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Waveless Box
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Themuleous
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I dont think it needs any other plants, just needs time to fill in that's all 
Sam
Sam
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Thanks Arana - I have been taking note of the settings used by the more talented picture takers on this forum. For me they are a huge improvement.
The vali at the back is a very new addition, I'm just not sure it will work out? I need some patience!
Cheers
Paul
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Been a while! So a quick update.
Well the original tank kind of got run down while I concentrated on my 180 litre. I am not sure what I want to do in terms of livestock, been thinking about Badis badis, but that will be a while of yet.
The tank before it was taken down, no CO2, no liquid carbon and dirty lily pipes!
I also decided to try and build a stand - it didn't go quite to plan. I used 12mm MDF and wood uprights for extra support. The choice of uprights meant that I couldn't use hidden hinges. I got the wood cut at B&Q when I bought the MDF, unfortunately I got measurements wrong (doh). But overall I find acceptable for a first go.
Been thinking about the things I have wanted to improve in terms of aquascape, the thing I have always felt I missed was not enough slope!
Empty tank on the stand, in situ
Here you can clearly see the manifestation of my inability to measure
My proposed new layout
I also picked up some Utricularia graminifolia from Aquajardin today and I am going to have a go at a dry start. I only picked up one pot to see how things go...
Finally, apologies all pictures were taken on my phone, but I will dig out the proper camera and post some pictures of my attempt at a dry start.
Cheers
Paul
Well the original tank kind of got run down while I concentrated on my 180 litre. I am not sure what I want to do in terms of livestock, been thinking about Badis badis, but that will be a while of yet.
The tank before it was taken down, no CO2, no liquid carbon and dirty lily pipes!
I also decided to try and build a stand - it didn't go quite to plan. I used 12mm MDF and wood uprights for extra support. The choice of uprights meant that I couldn't use hidden hinges. I got the wood cut at B&Q when I bought the MDF, unfortunately I got measurements wrong (doh). But overall I find acceptable for a first go.
Been thinking about the things I have wanted to improve in terms of aquascape, the thing I have always felt I missed was not enough slope!
Empty tank on the stand, in situ
Here you can clearly see the manifestation of my inability to measure
My proposed new layout
I also picked up some Utricularia graminifolia from Aquajardin today and I am going to have a go at a dry start. I only picked up one pot to see how things go...
Finally, apologies all pictures were taken on my phone, but I will dig out the proper camera and post some pictures of my attempt at a dry start.
Cheers
Paul
Tom
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Hardscape looks very promising to me!! Looking forward to seeing more
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Thanks Tom and Rik - I figure with a dry start I also have some time to tinker with hardscape a bit, especially towards the back as I have yet to plant there. If the UG takes, then I will add more and it will probably be my only plant species.
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
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Re: Waveless Box - dry start
Hello all
Thought I would post a quick update on my new DSM project, not a huge amount to report except that the UG is still alive, but it hasn't exactly taken off either. I do however seem to be doing well at growing cyanobacteria! Well I think it's cyanobacteria?
It is very low maintenance at the moment, which is good. I just spray every morning before work - job done!
What I think is cyanobacteria?
From the front - it hasn't really grown much, but then it's not dead either...
Thanks for looking
Paul
Hello all
Thought I would post a quick update on my new DSM project, not a huge amount to report except that the UG is still alive, but it hasn't exactly taken off either. I do however seem to be doing well at growing cyanobacteria! Well I think it's cyanobacteria?
It is very low maintenance at the moment, which is good. I just spray every morning before work - job done!
What I think is cyanobacteria?
From the front - it hasn't really grown much, but then it's not dead either...
Thanks for looking
Paul
