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[Archer]

Which side you want? Left side or right side? It seems that the 3rd picture is a shallow long tank with ratio 4:1 while your tank is 2:1.
I may try to sketch a plan for you according to the picture.

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Btw filter will be set on the left so water will flow from left to right which makes your sample perfect


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[Archer]

With the two substrate scape I am planning, may I request your feedback which would better? I prefer the whitish one, but it's just now I see on the label reef sand. Will there be any issue on that? Also, given my tank specs, will 1kg be okay? Btw, I have two bags of the brownish one.

 

[ahjoe0digi]

With the two substrate scape I am planning, may I request your feedback which would better? I prefer the whitish one, but it's just now I see on the label reef sand. Will there be any issue on that? Also, given my tank specs, will 1kg be okay? Btw, I have two bags of the brownish one.

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Reef sand consist of calcium which mean it will increase your water hardness. Better choose river sand (silica) which is inert. I'm using ada sand.

Can you post a picture of desired scape with 2:1 ratio?



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[Archer]

Thanks for info! Sorry, but can I use the brownish sand?

Given the ratio of my tank, I am going your route. Below images will be the major inspiration:

 

[Archer]

I have previosly shopped for co2 set and basically the kit most shops offer here is below (at least for an entry level I guess? And found using the same brands)

[CO2 regulator] Intense IT-88105 4mm(For straight bottle)
[CO2 bubble counter] Intense IT-80452 precision aluminum bubble counter check valve system (sucker) 4mm
[CO2 diffuser] Intense IT-80420 ceramic refinement stick -40mmfor4mm
[CO2 aluminum bottle] UP A-138 CO2 aluminum bottles (1L)
[CO2 accessories] CO2 hose 9 feet 4mm

Can I ask for any feedback of this setup?






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[ahjoe0digi]

If u can try to get a steel cylinder instead of aluminum, steel cylinder cheaper. Not sure about regulator, I'm using manual instead of solenoid.


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[ahjoe0digi]

How bout this??

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[Archer]

How bout this??

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That is a lovely scape! However, i would prefer using less stones


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[Archer]

Tried testing my eden 511 filter with 100w heater.

I got a little bit concern as it gets so much bubbles and noise. Checked all connections and seal, no issue.

I just let it flow and good thing it's all smooth and quite now.

Question:
I can only position the filter beside the tank, will there be any issue if I cut the hose short?

I would like to make thing neat and not look like clutter as I am not able to hide the hose.

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[kadoxu]

Yes, you can cut the hose.

 

[Archer]

Thanks @kadoxu! This is the first time to use a canister filter, so just a bit cautious.

 

[ahjoe0digi]

During winter time tab water may become supersaturated with dissolved air. Fill new tab water in a bucket and see is there any tiny bubbles appear after you let the water settle a while. Those tiny bubbles are harmful to your fish.

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[ahjoe0digi]

This one is my tank, I will show detail picture of left side.

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[Archer]

Wow, thanks for sharing. I'm not yet familiar with the plants, but can you name the one you have used?

 

[ahjoe0digi]

This is how individual rocks look like. There are many tiny stones along the edge of sand to give sense of scale.
Remember to raise your rock a bit compare with your ideal arrangement to compensate for plant growth.

This only my rough estimation. not all rocks are same in size and shape. It is up to you to create your own work. Artist sense can be learned if u are like me who are not born artist. Just remember " golden ratio ".

Hope can help.

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[Archer]

I appreciate your help in the sketches. This gives me a better understanding of the rocks that I need to purchase. At least I am getting a better and clearer view of what my tank would look like.

 

[ahjoe0digi]

Lymnophila sp Vietnam
Like to grow into bush and give out a lot of branch and invade larger area. However bottom part will melt if co2 supply stop suddenly for few days to a week.

Staurogyne repens
Grow compact and bushy, will also give out branch from side easily and invade larger area. Grow slow relatively

Java moss, heard will do well in lower temperature of 24 degree, my tank is 28/29. Will attach readily to anything it come to contact with.

Dwarf hairgrass, eleocharis parvula , not the shortest version but be careful some seller will confused themselves and give you acicularis which is longer. Emersed form will have longer and rigid leaves. Emersed form will finally melt away.

Hydrocotyle tripartita
Very fast growing plants. Normally will stay low unless not enough light. Currently facing Diatom outbreak which is common in new tank .

Cryptocorin Wendii? I not really know how to differentiate crypt. After planting just leave it there and don't disturb it or they will die if moving too much or take more time to settle in.

Another crypt. Unable to identify. Green leaves when purchase and after some times all leaves turn dark . It's size range from 6cm tall to 15cm in my tank. Luckily manage to keep them small.

Ludwigia repens
Very hardy plant. Relatively slow grower compare with rotala. I always keep it short.

Mysterious plant.

Green dust algae.

Mysterious algae form a nice Marimo like carpet on my main stone. Just kill most with h2o2 but purposely left some to grow back a bit.

Mysterious algae on Java moss.

Glossostigma. Grow or testing. Light may not enough and tend to grow tall.

Surviving hc Cuba not doing well under my light condition. It just survive, but not thriving and grow slow. Need to up my light intensity at least 40 %

7 Harlequin rasbora

Male betta

One and only shrimp, plan to get more.

Many very tiny snail which look like baby ramshorn snail, which stay around 3mm wide. They only come out at night.

Still adjusting fertiliser. It seems that I need to add extra iron. Some of my plants such as glosso and hydrocotyle show some white color on leaves


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[Archer]

I got a call from the delivery of my aquarium order last Saturday. Upon seeing the box of the tank I got a little worried as it's so enormous! As a first time to order an aquarium and be delivered, I just thought to myself maybe it's just the styro fillings to make sure it won't get damage on transit. To my surprise, it really was the size of the box. Its like triple the size of my order with glass going almost an inch in thickness. Good thing the delivery guy van has not left yet and explained that it's a wrong order. And now I am again to wait to their Wednesday delivery. Got the other stuff I order though.

 

[Archer]

Did my shopping yesterday. Bought 9L ada powder aquasoil (lucky me last one!), ada powersand S, some plants (eliochair acicularis mini, hemianthus callitrichoides, littorella uniflora) and some fish food. Also got my co2 kit (it-88206 solenoid with 1L).
Just a question on the solenoid as I was not able to fully see the process when the shop owner set it up (not to mention the language barrier) can you please help me explain the basic process of installation of the solenoid?

From atomizer to bubble counter, I get it. But from bubble counter to solenoid, I am a little bit concern how it was installed. Just don't want to damage it due to ignorance. Do I just rotate it while pulling? I might need to shorten the tube to fit the length I need as it just sit beside the tank which is more or less a feet away. Thanks guys!


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[Archer]

Tried doing my hardscape today and boy it really is something from just watching it in youtube and doing it in person.

Kindly give your advise and how to further enhance it. I am willing to totally revamp it given the better outcome.


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