new 10" cube FILLED

**mpodolan** · 01-13-2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bsmith782

When are you going to fill er up?

To be honest, I'm probably just gonna wait until it is pretty much filled in. I've really enjoyed the low maintenance and observing the progress. I'll probably add some shrimp (maybe some yellows, greens, tigers, snowballs, or maybe splurge for some new CRS...I haven't decided yet) once it's filled in.

**CmLaracy** · 01-16-2008, 12:22 AM

I have a feeling that you're going to have a nicely firm and full HC carpet by the time you fill it with water. I like the process!

**Digsy** · 01-28-2008, 03:30 AM

Has there been any growth the past two weeks? I'm looking forward to seeing it filled but, I'm assuming that may be at least another month away?

**CmLaracy** · 01-28-2008, 04:17 AM

YEAH!!! I need an update!!!

**mpodolan** · 02-02-2008, 11:44 PM

Here's a quick update. Things are still coming along slowly

shwerm601 · 02-03-2008, 04:49 PM

do you water it lightly, fertilize or anything else?

**mpodolan** · 02-03-2008, 07:17 PM

I do water it lightly. Just enough for the AS to be moist. I usually mist it to add water to the system. I haven't added any ferts, under the assumption that the AS has enough already

**Digsy** · 02-05-2008, 12:18 AM

What do you want it to look like before filling it? I'm just curious if you're planning on the HC carpeting most of the open space...I'm just DYING to see this tank filled!

trev · 03-02-2008, 08:13 PM

total noob to planted tanks, but what is the purpose of "dry growing" ??

woudlnt the plants grow just as easily in a filled tank?
do you do it just for the ease of being able to move plants around without stirring up the substrate? or is there a key reason why dry growing first is a good idea?

**lauraleellbp** · 03-02-2008, 08:15 PM

It's not dry- it's emersed- the roots are still wet. This way the plants can take advantage of the CO2 in the air, which encourages quicker growth.

**Digsy** · 03-02-2008, 08:17 PM

Speaking of which, it's been awhile...has it grown in a lot in the last month or have you filled it yet?

FelixAvery · 03-02-2008, 10:18 PM

looks cool , really unique rocks, hurry up and fill it :P

vibes_jedi99 · 03-02-2008, 10:21 PM

Those HC surly filling up nice. good job.

**mpodolan** · 03-03-2008, 06:51 PM

I filled this sucker up sometime last week. Here are a couple shots. Ignore the blue sponge

Some of my new little ones

**bsmith782** · 03-03-2008, 06:54 PM

Looking nice, very clean!

Prepare for the gsa!

01-28-2008, 04:17 AM	#64 (permalink)
CmLaracy =) (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Posts: 1,473	YEAH!!! I need an update!!! __________________ My 75P ADA Filstar Pimpin' numba 117 Check out my Algae Guide

02-02-2008, 11:44 PM	#65 (permalink)
mpodolan A work in progress (View User Tanks) PTrader: (58) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lenox, MI Posts: 1,321	Here's a quick update. Things are still coming along slowly __________________ Mike 10" Cube 10g Shrimp tank 20g planted 50g planted

02-03-2008, 04:49 PM	#66 (permalink)
shwerm601 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OH, USA Posts: 159	do you water it lightly, fertilize or anything else? __________________ My 29 gallon planted: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yo...do=view&id=620

02-03-2008, 07:17 PM	#67 (permalink)
mpodolan A work in progress (View User Tanks) PTrader: (58) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lenox, MI Posts: 1,321	I do water it lightly. Just enough for the AS to be moist. I usually mist it to add water to the system. I haven't added any ferts, under the assumption that the AS has enough already __________________ Mike 10" Cube 10g Shrimp tank 20g planted 50g planted

03-02-2008, 08:15 PM	#70 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 9,116	It's not dry- it's emersed- the roots are still wet. This way the plants can take advantage of the CO2 in the air, which encourages quicker growth. __________________ 10 gal Shrimpy Jungle http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24524 29 gal Asian themed tank for Betta simplex (in progress) http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24513 46 gal of Sword Addiction (in progress) http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24542 90 gal New World Community http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=23207

01-16-2008, 12:22 AM	#62 (permalink)
CmLaracy =) (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Posts: 1,473	I have a feeling that you're going to have a nicely firm and full HC carpet by the time you fill it with water. I like the process!

01-28-2008, 03:30 AM	#63 (permalink)
Digsy humble bumble (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 691	Has there been any growth the past two weeks? I'm looking forward to seeing it filled but, I'm assuming that may be at least another month away?

02-05-2008, 12:18 AM	#68 (permalink)
Digsy humble bumble (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 691	What do you want it to look like before filling it? I'm just curious if you're planning on the HC carpeting most of the open space...I'm just DYING to see this tank filled!

03-02-2008, 08:13 PM	#69 (permalink)
trev Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	total noob to planted tanks, but what is the purpose of "dry growing" ?? woudlnt the plants grow just as easily in a filled tank? do you do it just for the ease of being able to move plants around without stirring up the substrate? or is there a key reason why dry growing first is a good idea?

03-02-2008, 08:17 PM	#71 (permalink)
Digsy humble bumble (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 691	Speaking of which, it's been awhile...has it grown in a lot in the last month or have you filled it yet?

03-02-2008, 10:18 PM	#72 (permalink)
FelixAvery Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 476	looks cool , really unique rocks, hurry up and fill it :P __________________ The Unofficial Wabi-Kusa Site ____________________ "that wabi-kusa guy" Y.A.A - proud member! Wabi-Kusa Guide

03-02-2008, 10:21 PM	#73 (permalink)
vibes_jedi99 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 151	Those HC surly filling up nice. good job.

03-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#74 (permalink)
mpodolan A work in progress (View User Tanks) PTrader: (58) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lenox, MI Posts: 1,321	I filled this sucker up sometime last week. Here are a couple shots. Ignore the blue sponge Some of my new little ones __________________ Mike 10" Cube 10g Shrimp tank 20g planted 50g planted

03-03-2008, 06:54 PM	#75 (permalink)
bsmith782 Anubis-X (View User Tanks) PTrader: (81) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis, MO Posts: 2,441	Looking nice, very clean! Prepare for the gsa! __________________ 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

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