James ADA 60p Iwagumi Journal

[Tim Harrison]

Your Rotala rotundifolia should do the same, but don't over do the light, if your parameters aren't balanced the trade off will be algae

 

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Your Rotala rotundifolia should do the same, but don't over do the light, if your parameters aren't balanced the trade off will be algae

That's worry as I have been algae mostly, I up it slowly and adjust as I see any algae changes.

Best place to get the plant you recommended?

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[Tim Harrison]

Our sponsors should stock it, for instance Aquarium Gardens http://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/rotala-vietnam-hra-2466-p.asp

 

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Quick photo update of before trim and after. I've up'd the setting to 5/7 now and the plants have responded well to it, no algae just lots of healthy growth, I am get a coat of algae on the rock giving them a more aged look.

I've ran into a problem with the carpet plant (Cuba), the hairgrass has been spreading through it and growing in clumps and has started to lift the carpet as a whole, I've tried cuting the clumps out at the front and pushing back done the carpet for now, if it continues I'm going to have to take the carpet out and try something else (suggestions?)

Heres a few photos before trim

After trim

Does anyone know if the chihiros led can actually get the plants to take on a more red form or is the more of a green plant light?

 

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If you increase your light intensity your Bylxa will take on a redish colour if its more colour you want.
Heres a pic of mine in my tank. Started off green and has now got a redish brown colour to it. I assume it is the light intensity(Twinstar 600s).View attachment 113285

@Daveslaney how you finding the twinstar? I'm thinking of getting the e series for my tank now.

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[Daveslaney]

Hi James
I have the 600s model not for the extra light intensity but because i have a Aquascaper 600 50cm front to back depth so the light spread is better.
They are very bright and the RGB certainly brings the colours out IMHO. But they come without a dimmer although you can buy one as a extra from aquarium gardens. They also all come with a 2 pin euro plug so you need a adapter for this too.
Overall i am pleased with the light. I have a journal on here called Dragonwood if you look there are some pics of my tank on there.
Heres a quick phone pic of a fire red shrimp under the light to try to show the red.

 

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Hi James
I have the 600s model not for the extra light intensity but because i have a Aquascaper 600 50cm front to back depth so the light spread is better.
They are very bright and the RGB certainly brings the colours out IMHO. But they come without a dimmer although you can buy one as a extra from aquarium gardens. They also all come with a 2 pin euro plug so you need a adapter for this too.
Overall i am pleased with the light. I have a journal on here called Dragonwood if you look there are some pics of my tank on there.
Heres a quick phone pic of a fire red shrimp under the light to try to show the red.View attachment 114341

Thanks ms for the reply, I've just bought the 600s. I hoping the colours will give my plants and shrimp a pop.

I've bought the dimmer to go with it as I like to controller the light intensity.

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New twinstar 600S fitted on the tank, all I can say is wow, what a difference this light has made on the tanks, the fish, shrimp, bits of red on the blyxa are all popping. The photo of the tank even come out better. Very happy with the purchase

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[Daveslaney]

Looks great.

 

[Jayefc1]

Looks so.much better like the new light bro

 

[Patrick Crowley]

Hi James

Great tank and great journal!
The new light looks great btw, I had a question about your Harlequin Rasboras.

Have you had any jumpers? I lost all mine in an open top tank over the last couple of months, was just curious when I saw yours.

Thanks!


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Looks great.

Thanks Dave

 

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Looks so.much better like the new light bro

Thanks, light has made a huge difference for sure.

 

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Hi James

Great tank and great journal!
The new light looks great btw, I had a question about your Harlequin Rasboras.

Have you had any jumpers? I lost all mine in an open top tank over the last couple of months, was just curious when I saw yours.

Thanks!


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Thanks, glad you've enjoyed the read. Since starting this tank up last july ive had 2 jumpers, i belive they were spooked by my children playing though, ive also and some jumping shrimp lol.

 

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Sad day ️

As the Cuba carpet decided to start lifting everywhere, I pulled it all up today. Planning on pulling all the plants up tomorrow and moving them around abit and may replant the Cuba and sell off the spare.

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[Jayefc1]

Oh mate watched this from the very beginning and loved watching it grow sad to see it carpet gone but at least u can have a move round

 

[doylecolmdoyle]

Dam, pulling up hairgrass is the same way i lost my MC carpet in a old scape, I think because the hairgrass grows with runners when you pull up a small amount you unwillingly dislodge MC / HC roots and then things start to float

 

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Little rescape after losing the carpet, I've kept the same stone layout for now, moved all blyxa to right hand side to fill that corner and Rotala to the left with some other stem behind the main stone. Replanted some Cuba (loads left), hygrophila pinnatifida planted buy i have no idea how to get it looking nice lol. Its nothing special but I like the last layout.

Any ideas or suggestions? Anything I can out infront of the stem to hid where they have been planted?

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Oh mate watched this from the very beginning and loved watching it grow sad to see it carpet gone but at least u can have a move round

It's great knowing people have been following the progress of my tank I've enjoyed the journey myself, just a shame about the carpet as it was the tank was moving into the next stage.

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[Jayefc1]

Looks good