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Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-21-2013, 10:31 PM
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Posted By Matt1977
HI pizzytinzel.. Cheers! About the sloping......

HI pizzytinzel.. Cheers! About the sloping... yeah 6inches at the back and about 3 inches at the front should be about right... With the filter, I went with the classic 2215 because I wanted a very...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-21-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By Matt1977
Hi, This tank is pretty cool to work with,....

Hi,

This tank is pretty cool to work with,. I've actually set this exact tank for my mate. I will get pics for you when I can. The trick in scaping these kind of tanks to make look bigger is to...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-21-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
Thanks!!! It was a challenge initially for about...

Thanks!!! It was a challenge initially for about 2-3 weeks to do maintenance (fiddling with it so-to-speak). however, when the tank settled in.. its not that hard anymore... I don't vacuum the gravel...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-21-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 301
Posted By Matt1977
In my dirt tank, the water cleared in 3-5 weeks,...

In my dirt tank, the water cleared in 3-5 weeks, but i restricted water changes to 20% once a week. Using Purigen will help, it'll clear over days than weeks, but it's a pricey option.
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-20-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 327
Posted By Matt1977
That's a decision only you can make. My rule of...

That's a decision only you can make. My rule of thumb when buying a tank is to get the biggest one that I can get for my money and what would fit the space I've allocated for it.

The more...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-20-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
Hi mate. Yeah I think everyone gets some leaves...

Hi mate. Yeah I think everyone gets some leaves falling off their plants... it's nature after all. I find adding excel potassium helps to strengthen the plants...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-18-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,091
Views: 412,990
Posted By Matt1977
Oh thanks... it's been fun... it still is!

Oh thanks... it's been fun... it still is!
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-18-2013, 04:04 AM
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Views: 412,990
Posted By Matt1977
Thanks Aokashi...That beautiful curve only lasts...

Thanks Aokashi...That beautiful curve only lasts for a couple weeks... My Little corys loves to do their own scaping :)
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-18-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By Matt1977
Agree with above... Cheaper (in the short-term)...

Agree with above... Cheaper (in the short-term) to dose Seachem Flourish Excel) + more light.

Your tank is still cycling (with fish) so take it easy on the chemical you are adding. Start...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-18-2013, 03:52 AM
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Views: 496,368
Posted By Matt1977
My Edge... - 6 months on and going strong.

Hi All,

This is my 6 month old edge... I just did a major clean (excluding the glass intake) and re-scape. Still all low tech.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-18-2013, 03:49 AM
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Views: 496,368
Posted By Matt1977
HI Mate, Check out my Journal on my Edge...

HI Mate,

Check out my Journal on my Edge build. I changed the filter into a canister filter and was concerned about O2 levels in the water as well. So I used the HOB as a water cascading unit :...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-18-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
Hi there - Cheers! The tank is all low tech......

Hi there - Cheers!
The tank is all low tech... just a couple of drops of Flourish Excel every day.
The plants in the foreground is a variation of Ludwigia (I think).
I'll check when I get home, I...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-18-2013, 01:48 AM
Replies: 1,091
Views: 412,990
Posted By Matt1977
Edge - 6 months old

Hi..

I started this edge last year... See Journal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2858274#post2858274

Now it'a 6 months and still going strong. Iv'e just re-scaped and cut...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-18-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
March Update

Had a major itch to re-scape and cut back the plants... Happy now. At least the neons can swim and school properly.

The tank itself is running well... the glass tubes need a good scrub......
Forum: Tank Journals 02-12-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
LED Nano Aquarium Light – Aquathrive

LED Nano Aquarium Light – Aquathrive
Forum: Tank Journals 02-12-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
Thank Mate... I love it too. It's not hard work...

Thank Mate... I love it too. It's not hard work anymore.
Forum: Tank Journals 02-12-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
Ebay... Cheap about $10 + $5 shipping. Sydney to...

Ebay... Cheap about $10 + $5 shipping. Sydney to Hong Kong though.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-20-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 1,849
Views: 496,368
Posted By Matt1977
An update on my Edge

A few months ago, I documented the take-down of my nano cube and the setting up of my Edge. Here is the Journal link: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195794

It's now been...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-20-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,203
Posted By Matt1977
Update

Well its December and the Edge has been going well... All the plants have flourished and moved to their preferred positions, pruning has been a fortnightly exercise. I will do a major cut down in...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-19-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Matt1977
The 5w LED is called ipower.... it just a little...

The 5w LED is called ipower.... it just a little bit bigger than an iphone. .. I bought from ebay for $ 15.....cheers.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-19-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Matt1977
Yes. The 5W LED has blue lights as well... hence...

Yes. The 5W LED has blue lights as well... hence the blue tinge...

Thanks all.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-19-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Matt1977
An Update on my 46Lt Fluval edge.

Hi all,

Back in October, I put up a tank diary on the set of this tank...It's now December and it's all going well. The flora and fauna have all settled in well.

Added an small LED light (5w)...
Forum: Equipment 11-25-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1,155
Views: 72,047
Posted By Matt1977
The 2213!

The 2213!
Forum: Lighting 11-25-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,368
Posted By Matt1977
Agree, 100%.

Agree, 100%.
Forum: Plants 11-25-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By Matt1977
Very resilient, it'll grow back. Don't bury it,...

Very resilient, it'll grow back. Don't bury it, just place it on the substrate and maybe away from strong currents so it doesn't move..
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