Mr.Manjushri
Member
Hi there,
First of all, I would just like to share how much I love this forum! Seriously, it is such a precious resource, and I am greatly indebted to all of you who make it what it is.
I've had this aquarium for about two years now, but just recently decided it was time to start a new canvas. So I pulled everything out, cleaned every corner, replaced the substrate and even partially renewed the filter media. That was about three weeks ago. Now that things have settled and I'm not constantly fiddling or adjusting anymore I thought I'd take the time to start a journal. So here goes...
The Details
Tank: 80 x 35 x 45 - 115 litres
Lighting: 2x T5 HO - 6 hrs
Filtration: Eheim 2178 with only half media & streamON+ 2000 for extra flow
CO2: pressurised, feeding into an empty AquaMedic 1000 reactor. CO2 on 3.5hrs before lights-on, off 1hr before lights-off.
Substrate: ADA Powersand special, Amasonia soil & powder.
Ferts: EI
Plants
Alternanthera reineckii 'ruby red'
Blyxa japonica
Bolbitis heudelotii
Cryptocoryne beckettii
Cyrptocoryne lucens
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Glossostigma elatinoides
Limnophila sessiliflora
Microsorum pteropus
Pogostemon erectus
Pogostemon helferi
Vallisneria spiralis
Fish/ Shrimp
20 Amanos
10 Otocinclus hoppei
10 Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
So far I'm reasonably happy with the way things are running, however I'm still looking for a more harmonious overall picture, so definitely open to suggestions. One thing is for sure, the Limnophila has to be replaced by some other stem plant. On the right I'm thinking about just swapping it for more Pogostemon erectus, on the left I'm not sure yet...
Some diatoms are present, and there is a little BBA on the crypts (which I reused/ reintroduced from the last scape) and the Bolbitis. Small amount of hair algae as well, but it's not growing much if at all (This appeared after leaving the fish feeding to my father in law while we were away for a week).
The only plant which has experienced any melt is the Pogostemon helferi. However new leaves are coming strong so I guess I just have to wait until it acclimatises itself.
Hardscape:
3 Weeks:
Algae:
Diatoms:
Melt:
First of all, I would just like to share how much I love this forum! Seriously, it is such a precious resource, and I am greatly indebted to all of you who make it what it is.
I've had this aquarium for about two years now, but just recently decided it was time to start a new canvas. So I pulled everything out, cleaned every corner, replaced the substrate and even partially renewed the filter media. That was about three weeks ago. Now that things have settled and I'm not constantly fiddling or adjusting anymore I thought I'd take the time to start a journal. So here goes...
The Details
Tank: 80 x 35 x 45 - 115 litres
Lighting: 2x T5 HO - 6 hrs
Filtration: Eheim 2178 with only half media & streamON+ 2000 for extra flow
CO2: pressurised, feeding into an empty AquaMedic 1000 reactor. CO2 on 3.5hrs before lights-on, off 1hr before lights-off.
Substrate: ADA Powersand special, Amasonia soil & powder.
Ferts: EI
Plants
Alternanthera reineckii 'ruby red'
Blyxa japonica
Bolbitis heudelotii
Cryptocoryne beckettii
Cyrptocoryne lucens
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Glossostigma elatinoides
Limnophila sessiliflora
Microsorum pteropus
Pogostemon erectus
Pogostemon helferi
Vallisneria spiralis
Fish/ Shrimp
20 Amanos
10 Otocinclus hoppei
10 Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
So far I'm reasonably happy with the way things are running, however I'm still looking for a more harmonious overall picture, so definitely open to suggestions. One thing is for sure, the Limnophila has to be replaced by some other stem plant. On the right I'm thinking about just swapping it for more Pogostemon erectus, on the left I'm not sure yet...
Some diatoms are present, and there is a little BBA on the crypts (which I reused/ reintroduced from the last scape) and the Bolbitis. Small amount of hair algae as well, but it's not growing much if at all (This appeared after leaving the fish feeding to my father in law while we were away for a week).
The only plant which has experienced any melt is the Pogostemon helferi. However new leaves are coming strong so I guess I just have to wait until it acclimatises itself.
Hardscape:
3 Weeks:
Algae:
Diatoms:
Melt:
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