Low-tech project | 60x35x35 |74L

[salava8]

Hello Everyone!

I would like to show you my new project. I don't have too much free time, so I set up arrangement that won't take much time.

Title: Low-tech project
Dimensions: 60 x 35 x 35 cm = 74L (23,6 x 13,8 x 13,8 in = ~16 galUK)
CO2: -
Filtration: Eheim 2215
Lights: 1 x 24 W = 0,3 W/L (Osram 6500K) - 9h
Photo Period: 12 pm - 9 pm
Fertilisation: Tetra PlantaPro Macro, Tetra PlantaPro Micro, Tetra CO2 Plus, Tetra ActiveGround Sticks
Water: 100% tap water
Substrate: ADA Amazonia + sand
Hardscape: Unzan stone
Flora: Hydrocotyle sp japan, Anubias barteri var. nana, Microsorum Pteropus, Microsorum Narrow, Microsorum Trident, Cryptocoryne Undulata, Cryptocoryne Willisi, Cryptocoryne Petchi, Cryptocoryne Wendtii, Taxiphyllum Barbieri (Java moss), Vesicularia montagnei (Christmas moss)
Fauna: Poecilia sphenops, Neocaridina davidi var. Red, Poecilia wingei, Heterandria formosa

I recorded a video, where you can see a start. Enjoy watching .

 

[HannahFergusonFan]

One suggestion is Its good but its too green try to add some Red colour plants it looks good.

 

[salava8]

Thank you for your suggestion. I like green plants. Red plants need more light. By the way I'm not a special fan of the red plants.

 

[rebel]

This is how clever low maintenance scapes are made. Watching with interest.

 

[Berlioz]

It's great! I don't think it needs any colour, the sand offers a nice contrast and I'm a fan of shades of green tanks!

 

[roadmaster]

Lovin it myself.

 

[Joe Turner]

Awesome low tech, you've nailed the island composition too

 

[salava8]

Thank you for opinion. I'm glad that you like it .

Day 20:

 

[salava8]

Hello

Everything grows slowly and healthily. So far no problems with algae.

Day 40:

Enjoy watching:

 

[salava8]

Day 160. I added new plants (Rotala rotundifolia and Bacopa australis). At some plants I could see deficit of nutrients. I decided to start fertilizing. I use Tetra fertilizers. I had these fertilizers at home, so I thought "why not?".
In the last year, Tetra had a big offensive Marketing in my country, so I decided to try their products.

Fertilization (Once a week):
Tetra Plantapro Macro - 10 ml
Tetra Plantapro Micro - 10 ml
Tetra CO2 Plus - 10 ml
Tetra ActiveGround Sticks - as recommended by the manufacturer

Tests have shown that the level of elements in waters increased. Plants responded positively, but we still have to remember that I do not use CO2 from the cylinder, so the growth is still moderate.

As for the algae, and after implementation of Fertilizer, green algea appeared on the windows. I delete it without problem when water changes. Rhodophyta and spot green algae (Chlorophyta) appear from time to make time. These algae especially liked anubias leaves.

 

[salava8]

Different point of view. I lowered the level of water.

 

[faizal]

This is an absolute dream,....you have a single T5 over that? Do you have any PAR readings please?

 

[salava8]

I'm glad you like it. Yes, I use singel T5 (Osram 24W 6500K 865 Daylight). Unfortunately I don't have any PAR readings...

 

[JackMartins]

What a lovely scape. Congratulations!
Working in a scape same dimensions as yours...

 

[salava8]

What a lovely scape. Congratulations!
Working in a scape same dimensions as yours...

Thanks! Good luck!

I relax in front of aquarium at the weekend.

 

[BexHaystack]

Really nice!

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[salava8]

@BexHaystack, @JackMartins Thanks for your opinion!

Update. Day 210.

The tank works without problems. Rotala and Hydrocotyle grow well. I really like these plants. In this photo, you can see calm water surface. Fertilization without changes.

Best regards!

Left side:

 

[salava8]

Some details

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[G H Nelson]

Very Nice Indeed!.....

 

[BexHaystack]

Lovely! How are you finding the Tetra ferts?

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