The Tiger Tank (56k)

esarkipato · 11-24-2007, 01:52 AM

Wow, looking great. Nice planting job, the crypts will look very nice I think. ARe you thinking about Crypt. Spiralis, or a vallisneria species?? Looks like those lights are working out just great

ikuzo · 11-24-2007, 02:16 AM

esarkipato
i'm gonna get some vallisneria spiralis tonight if i can find some good quality for the background.

for the planting, i'm a bit worried about the thickness of my substrate. it's less than 2 inches, i should use more

can i just buy and add more thickness by pouring from above then pulling the plants up a little?

**Orlando** · 11-24-2007, 02:24 AM

Its way nice light rig.

esarkipato · 11-24-2007, 02:59 PM

I'd bet for smaller crypts and sag. the 1.5"-2" range is fine. BUT, vallis would probably need a little more root space. JMO.

styxx · 11-24-2007, 09:26 PM

I think you might want to dose more Fe...under those lights it looks like some of your Anubias are losing their color...

ikuzo · 11-25-2007, 10:38 AM

i added some more sand at the back where i plant some vallisneria rubra today.

about the yellowing anubias nana, it's actually not originally from this tank. so i'm doing my best to help them recover by dosing micros here.

just want to share the corner shot of this tank

esarkipato · 11-25-2007, 05:58 PM

Great looking shot! Great choice on V. Rubra, never had it but it looks really cool. Should contrast the anubias very nicely, and compliment the sag!

ikuzo · 12-01-2007, 04:41 PM

hey i got a better camera now you can see my tank in it's real color

a child's view

agressive tigers, but they don't dare to bother the rainbow shark's territory

here's my favourite top view

my crypt willisii is growing faster than my dwarf sag. the subulata's leaf is rotting but i think it's a part of it's adaptation as i bought all of them in emersed condition. how long until new sprouts or runners will grow?

styxx · 12-02-2007, 05:43 AM

ah...looking very nice...I can't wait to see the sag. subulata grow in...have you thought about some cyprus helefri (sp) for the background?

ikuzo · 12-03-2007, 12:57 AM

i'm not sure if i can grow cyperus helferi in this tank. i know it's beautiful but it's demands is to much for this tank.

**Urkevitz** · 12-03-2007, 01:05 AM

Crypt spiralis might look nice in the back, I like vals but every time I trim them they seem to go dormant for weeks.

ikuzo · 12-03-2007, 02:43 AM

that's a great suggestion!
since i'm new to crypts, is the requirement for this plant the same as other common crypts? i mean is it THAT easy?

fyi, my crypt willisii is growing well in this tank.

**bsmith782** · 12-03-2007, 03:16 AM

your tank looks great.

spiralis is an easy plant to take care of.

i love tiger barbs! i wish i still had some, there very friendly as long as there kept in groups.

ikuzo · 12-03-2007, 05:48 AM

i've done my reading about crypt spiralis. the huge root system bother me much as i only have less than 2 inches substrate. i'm lovin my valls rubra right now as a bacground plants, any other suggestions?

**Urkevitz** · 12-03-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikuzo

i've done my reading about crypt spiralis. the huge root system bother me much as i only have less than 2 inches substrate. i'm lovin my valls rubra right now as a bacground plants, any other suggestions?

The crypt spiralis do have huge root systems, they grow into a tight mass and the roots are hard to cut.

When I removed them from my tank I ended up taking out all the substrate with them.

11-24-2007, 01:52 AM	#31 (permalink)
esarkipato Planted Tank Infatuated (View User Tanks) PTrader: (28) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: W. Michigan Posts: 1,985	Wow, looking great. Nice planting job, the crypts will look very nice I think. ARe you thinking about Crypt. Spiralis, or a vallisneria species?? Looks like those lights are working out just great __________________ -Ernie 29 Gallon Tank: 110W PC Lights, Milwaukee MA957 CO2, Fluorite/Sand Substrate, Checked into E.I. Rehab MY RENA FILSTAR XP3 PIMPS ME! (#67)

11-24-2007, 02:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
ikuzo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,752	esarkipato i'm gonna get some vallisneria spiralis tonight if i can find some good quality for the background. for the planting, i'm a bit worried about the thickness of my substrate. it's less than 2 inches, i should use more can i just buy and add more thickness by pouring from above then pulling the plants up a little? __________________ Certainly take the advice of others but always, always be yourself - Eric Cantona My Tanks : 100 40 20 16 10 3 1

11-24-2007, 02:59 PM	#34 (permalink)
esarkipato Planted Tank Infatuated (View User Tanks) PTrader: (28) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: W. Michigan Posts: 1,985	I'd bet for smaller crypts and sag. the 1.5"-2" range is fine. BUT, vallis would probably need a little more root space. JMO. __________________ -Ernie 29 Gallon Tank: 110W PC Lights, Milwaukee MA957 CO2, Fluorite/Sand Substrate, Checked into E.I. Rehab MY RENA FILSTAR XP3 PIMPS ME! (#67)

11-24-2007, 09:26 PM	#35 (permalink)
styxx Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 691	I think you might want to dose more Fe...under those lights it looks like some of your Anubias are losing their color... __________________ Ehiem Pimp #182 ADA P60 Tank, Ehiem Pro II 2026, Coralife Aqualight 65W x2 6,700K, 100% ADA Aquasoil Amazonia, 5lb. Pressurized CO2 w/Mikwakuee Regulator Eleocharis Vivipara, Cyperus Helferi, Hemianthus Callitrichoides, Cardinia Japonica, Otocinclus, Harlequin Rasboras

11-25-2007, 10:38 AM	#36 (permalink)
ikuzo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,752	i added some more sand at the back where i plant some vallisneria rubra today. about the yellowing anubias nana, it's actually not originally from this tank. so i'm doing my best to help them recover by dosing micros here. just want to share the corner shot of this tank __________________ Certainly take the advice of others but always, always be yourself - Eric Cantona My Tanks : 100 40 20 16 10 3 1

11-24-2007, 02:24 AM	#33 (permalink)
Orlando Green Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville FL Posts: 2,671	Its way nice light rig.

11-25-2007, 05:58 PM	#37 (permalink)
esarkipato Planted Tank Infatuated (View User Tanks) PTrader: (28) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: W. Michigan Posts: 1,985	Great looking shot! Great choice on V. Rubra, never had it but it looks really cool. Should contrast the anubias very nicely, and compliment the sag! __________________ -Ernie 29 Gallon Tank: 110W PC Lights, Milwaukee MA957 CO2, Fluorite/Sand Substrate, Checked into E.I. Rehab MY RENA FILSTAR XP3 PIMPS ME! (#67)

12-01-2007, 04:41 PM	#38 (permalink)
ikuzo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,752	hey i got a better camera now you can see my tank in it's real color a child's view agressive tigers, but they don't dare to bother the rainbow shark's territory here's my favourite top view my crypt willisii is growing faster than my dwarf sag. the subulata's leaf is rotting but i think it's a part of it's adaptation as i bought all of them in emersed condition. how long until new sprouts or runners will grow? __________________ Certainly take the advice of others but always, always be yourself - Eric Cantona My Tanks : 100 40 20 16 10 3 1

12-02-2007, 05:43 AM	#39 (permalink)
styxx Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 691	ah...looking very nice...I can't wait to see the sag. subulata grow in...have you thought about some cyprus helefri (sp) for the background? __________________ Ehiem Pimp #182 ADA P60 Tank, Ehiem Pro II 2026, Coralife Aqualight 65W x2 6,700K, 100% ADA Aquasoil Amazonia, 5lb. Pressurized CO2 w/Mikwakuee Regulator Eleocharis Vivipara, Cyperus Helferi, Hemianthus Callitrichoides, Cardinia Japonica, Otocinclus, Harlequin Rasboras

12-03-2007, 12:57 AM	#40 (permalink)
ikuzo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,752	i'm not sure if i can grow cyperus helferi in this tank. i know it's beautiful but it's demands is to much for this tank. __________________ Certainly take the advice of others but always, always be yourself - Eric Cantona My Tanks : 100 40 20 16 10 3 1

12-03-2007, 01:05 AM	#41 (permalink)
Urkevitz Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NY Posts: 1,851	Crypt spiralis might look nice in the back, I like vals but every time I trim them they seem to go dormant for weeks.

12-03-2007, 02:43 AM	#42 (permalink)
ikuzo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,752	that's a great suggestion! since i'm new to crypts, is the requirement for this plant the same as other common crypts? i mean is it THAT easy? fyi, my crypt willisii is growing well in this tank. __________________ Certainly take the advice of others but always, always be yourself - Eric Cantona My Tanks : 100 40 20 16 10 3 1

12-03-2007, 03:16 AM	#43 (permalink)
bsmith782 Anubis-X (View User Tanks) PTrader: (81) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis, MO Posts: 2,441	your tank looks great. spiralis is an easy plant to take care of. i love tiger barbs! i wish i still had some, there very friendly as long as there kept in groups. __________________ FilStar proponent #91 I have a 2213 too and my Eheim # is 299. What now? cube and mini-m http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pl...be-mini-m.html VP Member #4 "Regulator's Mount Up" VTS-253A

12-03-2007, 05:48 AM	#44 (permalink)
ikuzo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,752	i've done my reading about crypt spiralis. the huge root system bother me much as i only have less than 2 inches substrate. i'm lovin my valls rubra right now as a bacground plants, any other suggestions? __________________ Certainly take the advice of others but always, always be yourself - Eric Cantona My Tanks : 100 40 20 16 10 3 1

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