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First 30L Cube - Nano Scape

Aquastu

Seedling
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Location
UK
Hi All,

This is my first aquascape and so wanted to run by a mini journal with you all even though I'm nearing the end of my DSM phase.

It has been far from perfect, made mistakes and learnt enough for next time.


Setup:

30L 30x30cm ClearGlass
APS PLED310 14W 7500K
APS 400L/PH HOB Filter
APS 25W Heater
CO2 (need to sort out, will be pressurised)

Tropica Heteranthera Zosterifolia
Tropica Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini
Tropica Staurogyne repens
Tropica Eleocharis acicularis
Tropica Micranthemum Monte Carlo
Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri Java Moss

Slate piece
Tropica Plant Growth Substrate
Tropica Soil Powder
White Sand

Non RO water (out of tap)
Mod. Soft water w/ 4.55 hardness (clarke)
Nitrate 4.85mg/l

Pics are at day 1 - to day 32.
 

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A few notable mistakes I have learnt from/done:

  • Plant in dry substrate, not wet (otherwise left with holes and uneven substrate!
  • I messed up humidity and so burnt a few leaves
  • Should have added white sand later on into the dry start phase as soil ran into the white a little and grew a little algae also
Also my area of planting has been off. The Repens I bought where slightly taller and 'stemmy' and so I planted them behing the Reineckii mini. I now realise this was a bad mistake as the Reineckii is much bigger and bushier.

The Eleocharis has only started to get proper new growth and is not getting overshadowed by the Reinecki mini.

Opinions on maybe pulling the Reinecki mini from the left and planting it in the back right and move the Repens in its place?
Also would you guys take out the Eleocharis and just let the MC grow in the space?

Any advice would be great as I know I have messed up the planting structure.
 
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