new 10" cube FILLED - Page 3

**mpodolan** · 11-06-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Digsy

I really like the upward slope in the back and the stones look great! How much longer until you fill it? What are you planning to put in it?

Thanks, Digsy! I'm planning on letting the HC and haigrass establish well and fill in until I fill the tank up. I'm surprised how much I'm enjoying watching the dry method growth. I really thought it would be harder to resist filling it up. I'm still trying to figure out what the fauna will be. Any suggestions would be great!

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Nbot · 11-07-2007, 03:49 AM

you've got me itching to fill up a tank w/ AS II and do some dry-growth...no harm in that right? not "really" a new tank I'll tell my wife...nice to see your progression, seems like one always wants to be re-arranging things as preferences grow...

**mpodolan** · 11-07-2007, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nbot

you've got me itching to fill up a tank w/ AS II and do some dry-growth...no harm in that right? not "really" a new tank I'll tell my wife...nice to see your progression, seems like one always wants to be re-arranging things as preferences grow...

Thanks! Yea, my preferences have definitely changed over my relatively short time in this hobby. Good luck with the wife! My gf constantly makes fun of me because I keep getting new stuff in the mail, and I'm always scheming to make my tanks a little better (at least in my head)

**waterfaller1** · 11-07-2007, 07:27 AM

Heheh..you sound like me. Except he doesn't know how much stuff I get in the mail.

It looks great! What is the purpose of the dry growth period?

nycsicktank · 11-07-2007, 08:20 AM

clean and clear looking tank

**RoseHawke** · 11-07-2007, 02:48 PM

Really like the new arrangement. Now quit messing with it so "we" can watch it grow in

!

**mpodolan** · 11-07-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterfaller1

Heheh..you sound like me. Except he doesn't know how much stuff I get in the mail.

It looks great! What is the purpose of the dry growth period?

The dry method allows the plants to root well and fill in without the potential hassle of algae at the startup. There's a thread somewhere in the general discussion section. It's pretty neat.

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Originally Posted by RoseHawke

Really like the new arrangement. Now quit messing with it so "we" can watch it grow in

!

I'm pretty happy with it, too. I'll do my best to leave it alone now!

**dufus** · 11-08-2007, 02:50 AM

search around Barrreport.com until you find it, Dry growth method, or no water method i think it's called.

tom's a genius!!

**bsmith782** · 11-08-2007, 03:03 AM

im all about my plants and all but i think id go nuts waiting to put my fauna in while the plants are getting established, i almost lost it waiting an month and a half for my nano to be safe after the rediculous ammonia/nitrite spike from the as.

**danepatrick** · 11-08-2007, 03:12 AM

i have yet to see a tank with water in it.

**Digsy** · 11-18-2007, 12:03 AM

Any updates on this tank? How's the HC coming along? I'm curious to see how it's looking now.

**dekstr** · 11-18-2007, 10:33 PM

Any updates? Looking forward to some pictures.

**mpodolan** · 11-18-2007, 11:27 PM

Here's a quick update. The HC seems to have taken hold and has been growing pretty well. The hairgrass seems to be growing as well. Looks like it will still be a bit before it's ready to be filled up.

**CmLaracy** · 11-18-2007, 11:34 PM

I love it!! Such a nice ADA like nano! The contrasts between the ASA, HC, and Rocks are just perfect. Don't even think about changing a thing, and make sure you let that HC get REALLY thick, it will look great. In a year or so once my 75-P is well set-up, I'm definitely going to make a 10" cube. Good work, can't wait to see it filled!

**CmLaracy** · 11-27-2007, 10:27 AM

I need an update

11-07-2007, 03:49 AM	#32 (permalink)
Nbot Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 336	you've got me itching to fill up a tank w/ AS II and do some dry-growth...no harm in that right? not "really" a new tank I'll tell my wife...nice to see your progression, seems like one always wants to be re-arranging things as preferences grow... __________________ NOTE: To do a SEARCH and get the answer you want, its often best to go to "Advanced Search" and search in the title only. 29g d.Puffer Tank Low-Tech 55g Community Tank Hi-Tech

11-07-2007, 07:27 AM	#34 (permalink)
waterfaller1 Aquatic Artist (View User Tanks) PTrader: (30) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,147	Heheh..you sound like me. Except he doesn't know how much stuff I get in the mail. It looks great! What is the purpose of the dry growth period? __________________ Orlando from GLA has class! Keep smiling~ Carole=)

11-07-2007, 02:48 PM	#36 (permalink)
RoseHawke Never Give Up! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 1,879	Really like the new arrangement. Now quit messing with it so "we" can watch it grow in ! __________________ Sláinte! Cindy 55 gallon - Hi-Res — 2wpg CF lighting; pressurized CO2; 18 watt Turbo-twist UVS; Eheim Pro II 2028; eco-complete; 2 Pearl Gouramis; 7 Harlequin Rasboras; 3 Otocinclus catfish 10 gallon — lo-tech; 1.8 wpg DIY CF light; no CO2; Aquaclear mini; Schultz substrate; java fern; java moss; 7 Neon Tetras; 1 flame dwarf gourami

11-08-2007, 02:50 AM	#38 (permalink)
dufus Always busy (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 1,870	search around Barrreport.com until you find it, Dry growth method, or no water method i think it's called. tom's a genius!! __________________ -Devin- Steve irwin- a father, a hero, a memory now. Peace homie-We'll miss you mate. Knowledge is the one thing a man is entitled to be greedy with.

11-08-2007, 03:03 AM	#39 (permalink)
bsmith782 Anubis-X (View User Tanks) PTrader: (71) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis, MO Posts: 1,907	im all about my plants and all but i think id go nuts waiting to put my fauna in while the plants are getting established, i almost lost it waiting an month and a half for my nano to be safe after the rediculous ammonia/nitrite spike from the as. __________________ 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"

11-07-2007, 08:20 AM	#35 (permalink)
nycsicktank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC, queens Posts: 106	clean and clear looking tank

11-08-2007, 03:12 AM	#40 (permalink)
danepatrick can't stop spending money (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 1,311	i have yet to see a tank with water in it. __________________ "Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions." - Jurassic Park 38 gallon Journal

11-18-2007, 12:03 AM	#41 (permalink)
Digsy humble bumble (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 655	Any updates on this tank? How's the HC coming along? I'm curious to see how it's looking now.

11-18-2007, 10:33 PM	#42 (permalink)
dekstr I am on temporary hiatus! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,136	Any updates? Looking forward to some pictures.

11-18-2007, 11:27 PM	#43 (permalink)
mpodolan A work in progress (View User Tanks) PTrader: (56) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lenox, MI Posts: 1,311	Here's a quick update. The HC seems to have taken hold and has been growing pretty well. The hairgrass seems to be growing as well. Looks like it will still be a bit before it's ready to be filled up. __________________ Mike 10" Cube 10g Shrimp tank 20g planted 50g planted

11-18-2007, 11:34 PM	#44 (permalink)
CmLaracy chillll.......... ;) (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Posts: 1,372	I love it!! Such a nice ADA like nano! The contrasts between the ASA, HC, and Rocks are just perfect. Don't even think about changing a thing, and make sure you let that HC get REALLY thick, it will look great. In a year or so once my 75-P is well set-up, I'm definitely going to make a 10" cube. Good work, can't wait to see it filled!

11-27-2007, 10:27 AM	#45 (permalink)
CmLaracy chillll.......... ;) (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Posts: 1,372	I need an update

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