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Going Dutch Tropica 1-2 Grow Style

sa80mark said:
Wow that was quick, looks youve got plenty of work ahead
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Story of my life...and yes there'll be planting of many tomorrow.

Yo-han said:
Very curious how this turns out. I don't want to be nag, but two red plants next to each other is an absolute no-no in Dutch style. You won't even make it through the regional contest no matter how neat the plants look:angelic:

Marco translated all the rules ones for UKAPS: Crash course Dutch style Aquascaping | UK Aquatic Plant Society
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I really appreciate that, tbh this is one thing I overlooked, even though I read that. Thanks again. I think we need a bit of a re think.

Alastair said:
hollllllllyyyyyyy. pure plant porn (can i say that??) mate.
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Lol, tell me about it!
 
George Farmer said:
Looking good mate.

For me the most exciting time in the whole aquascaping process is when the tank is empty. Infinite potential. Then it's closely followed by receiving loads of plants! :)


I'm not sure he has... ;)

Seriously though - I would consider just rinsing off the agar jelly and planting the whole pot in a 'one-r'. I've seen it done and it works a treat. Shouldn't take long at all.

Ian and I discussed this the other evening. :)

I think most of us will be surprised at how quick and healthily these plants will grow, especially with Ian behind the 'wheel'.

I'm excited.
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Cheers George!

I was thinking again about it, and maybe cutting into fours to spread a little as there is some decent sized gaps between pots in places.
Really excited now!
 
Now then young Ian... Are you forgetting to tell us all that some of your lotto numbers came up?!

That's allot of 1-2 grow.... This scape should be called "192.50 grow"
 
Gary Nelson said:
Now then young Ian... Are you forgetting to tell us all that some of your lotto numbers came up?!

That's allot of 1-2 grow.... This scape should be called "192.50 grow"
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I wish mate! This tank is sponsored by Tropica...so no, the numbers didn't come up lol.
 
Ian Holdich said:
I wish mate! This tank is sponsored by Tropica...so no, the numbers didn't come up lol.
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Nice one... it looks a cracking line up of plants and I'm really looking forward to seeing more :thumbup:

PS, speaking of lotto numbers...when my euro numbers pop up tomorrow night I will get you that sunken helicopter you dream of ;)
 
This is gonna be insane.....no hardscape, just lines of interest created with plants.
I'm sure with your knowledge and experience you'll succeed, but that amount of stems terrifies me......and you'll need a good scissor sharpener!
You are a brave and adventurous man Holdich, looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
 
Ady34 said:
This is gonna be insane.....no hardscape, just lines of interest created with plants.
I'm sure with your knowledge and experience you'll succeed, but that amount of stems terrifies me......and you'll need a good scissor sharpener!
You are a brave and adventurous man Holdich, looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
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Thank ady! Experience or not it scares the bejesus out of me also! Lol

Piece-of-fish said:
Audi80, 1989 :dead::lol:
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The rally Quattro was an awesome car!


DrRob said:
I did wonder.

I suppose I'll have to forgive you for breaking down your last scape now, this should be good to watch.
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Thanks Rob, will miss the last scape tbh, I didn't have to do much to it in the end. Just goes to show hard work in the beginning pays off.


There has been a few changes around today. It's all planted now, and the water is clearing, I will get some up to date pics up tomorrow.
There was a few floaters, so it took me longer than I thought it would to actually plant.
Here's a quick pic of the planting.
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image by Ian Holdich, on Flickr
 
Excellent prep work mate.... And looking at the plants you have chosen they are going to compliment each other very nicely - a very difficult thing you are doing here, especially in the small form they are in.... I'm very sure it will come together nicely and I'm really looking forward to seeing more photos and watching the progress evolve.
 
I really cant wait to see this develop its so far from anything ive seen or read about, absolutely inspirational and the colour of the Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' what can you say its brilliant
 
Gary Nelson said:
Excellent prep work mate.... And looking at the plants you have chosen they are going to compliment each other very nicely - a very difficult thing you are doing here, especially in the small form they are in.... I'm very sure it will come together nicely and I'm really looking forward to seeing more photos and watching the progress evolve.
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Cheers for the comment Gary, I hope they will compliment each other, I hope I can get the macaranda to go the colour it's supposed to! Lol

sa80mark said:
I really cant wait to see this develop its so far from anything ive seen or read about, absolutely inspirational and the colour of the Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' what can you say its brilliant
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Thank you Mark! There was something done like this a while back when in vitro cups first came out. I have always fancied doing something like this, and I know it'll be hard, but we have to try.

Alastair said:
looking forward to seeing it flooded mate, that e tennelus will grow rampant in no time especially with co2. did you break it up at all last minute or just leave it as three seperate clumps.
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Thanks Al, I didn't get any tennelus in the end. The plants are beginning to stand up already. I did have to chop a few bits up as they were floating.
 
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