Left the tank completely alone (apart from feeding) over Christmas. Have to say I'm really delighted with how it's gone - by far my best ever attempt. Everything is really healthy.
The difference on this one to my previous tanks:
- CO2 on all day and night, controlled to nearly yellow by PH controller
- Very erratic dosing - basically a big dose of EI salts at water change
- Higher initial planting - and a couple of species that grow fast
- Lower flow (!!) with no hydor
- A surface skimmer on the intake - really like it as gives very clear top and no film ever
- Low livestock (currently 10 tetras, 4 SAEs, a few amanos, 10 ottos)
Two full tank shots with cheap off camera flash and different backgrounds.
IMG_1419 by
greenink@ukaps, on Flickr
IMG_1414 by
greenink@ukaps, on Flickr
Now time for a trim...!