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Forum: Tank Journals 06-15-2012, 02:34 PM
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Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
cm, DO IT! I'm falling in love with wabi kusa. ...

cm, DO IT! I'm falling in love with wabi kusa. They're awesome.
Forum: Tank Journals 06-15-2012, 01:39 AM
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Views: 9,187
Posted By Phil Edwards
That's awesome cm, it's good to see you posting...

That's awesome cm, it's good to see you posting again.
Forum: Tank Journals 06-15-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
6.11.12- The Lysimachia and Bacopa stems...

6.11.12-

The Lysimachia and Bacopa stems creeping in front got a good hack back after this photo was taken.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/SwimsWithFishes/IMG_1517.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journals 06-15-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
6.15.12 Update- Heya folks, I've been...

6.15.12 Update-

Heya folks, I've been remiss in updating this thread for the past couple weeks. So you get a double dose. Overall things are going better than expected with this little...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-28-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
I like the container just how it is. I've still...

I like the container just how it is. I've still got half a bag of Aqua Soil left. If I really feel the need for something more I might go with the -s. We'll see. I might also just get some cheap...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-28-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Dollface, I've considered it. 5000 yen for the...

Dollface, I've considered it. 5000 yen for the mini-s. I don't have anywhere to plug the lights or filter into though. That's why I went with the porch container. I'm going to have to figure...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-28-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Thanks guys. 2 in 10, I did my Master's research...

Thanks guys. 2 in 10, I did my Master's research on substrates for growing aquatic plants. I couldn't have a bare bottom container and feel good about myself. :D
Forum: Tank Journals 05-28-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
5.28.12 update Here are some mid-week pics...

5.28.12 update

Here are some mid-week pics after the water cleared from the previous plant addition.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/SwimsWithFishes/IMG_1480.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journals 05-21-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,567
Posted By Phil Edwards
That's awesome! I like the variety of plants a...

That's awesome! I like the variety of plants a lot.

Cheers,
Phil
Forum: Tank Journals 05-21-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to seeing how...

Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses. Looking at it this morning I may have to redo it. There turned out to be too much substrate. I can see evaporation being a big...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-21-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
5.21.12 Update- I'm not a big fan of the...

5.21.12 Update-

I'm not a big fan of the bare bottom look and also wanted to try growing some crypts emersed out here so I've made some changes. :) I added some Amazonia powder, A. barteri v....
Forum: Tank Journals 05-18-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,958
Posted By Phil Edwards
Seeing good looking emersed plants and setups is...

Seeing good looking emersed plants and setups is giving me the itch. Thanks a lot! :D I like what you're doing with this and am looking forward to seeing things grow.
Forum: Tank Journals 05-16-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
The thread appears to be ADA's brown cotton...

The thread appears to be ADA's brown cotton aquascaping thread. And to answer an earlier question; yes, they're definitely viable for instant aquascapes. The store I go to has done just that with...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-14-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Slavecorps, I've been keeping planted tanks...

Slavecorps,

I've been keeping planted tanks for 15 years now and these are my first wabi kusa. Have no fear, you'll get yours eventually. :)
Forum: Tank Journals 05-14-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Hmm, I'll see if the store has the wabi kusa...

Hmm, I'll see if the store has the wabi kusa fertilizer in stock. Thanks! :proud:
Forum: Tank Journals 05-14-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Not yet Dollface. Do you use ADA ferts with your...

Not yet Dollface. Do you use ADA ferts with your wabi kusa? If so, what do you recommend?
Forum: Tank Journals 05-14-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Kwheeler, The prices are in Yen. Two weeks...

Kwheeler,

The prices are in Yen. Two weeks ago the conversion was 75 Yen per dollar.

Dollface,

The straw looks pretty much like barley straw or dried grass clippings. I can't really be...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-14-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phil Edwards
Phil's porch wabi kusa container garden

Greetings from Japan!

After two months being in country I finally broke down and bought myself a little ADA wabi kusa setup for my porch. I have no idea if this'll be entered in the AGA contest,...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-13-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 10,399
Posted By Phil Edwards
2 in 10, Your tank has a delightfully old...

2 in 10,

Your tank has a delightfully old school feel to it. I love it!
Forum: Substrate 04-23-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By Phil Edwards
Yellowsno, I grew plants just fine in 60%...

Yellowsno,

I grew plants just fine in 60% red art clay. If you're going with Aaron's method though, follow his directions. It won't kill you to have a little extra clay in the mix, but it's best...
Forum: Substrate 04-23-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By Phil Edwards
Syzmon, Are you going to be mixing the...

Syzmon,

Are you going to be mixing the topsoil with clay? I would highly recommend doing so. I used Cedar Heights Red Art clay when doing my graduate research into aquatic plant substrates. ...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-12-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 170,044
Posted By Phil Edwards
Yeah Tom, I'm coming back eventually. :) ...

Yeah Tom, I'm coming back eventually. :)

I'm with you on the whole sump thing. I won't use a canister on anything large enough to have a sump any more; if for no other reason than they're so...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-11-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,018
Posted By Phil Edwards
Orlando's fantastic! I've always been more than...

Orlando's fantastic! I've always been more than happy with my experiences with GLA. Great looking tank too! I hope Connor enjoys his introduction to planted aquariums. :bounce:
Forum: Tank Journals 04-10-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 170,044
Posted By Phil Edwards
No, I'm not living in a "tube". :D I've got a...

No, I'm not living in a "tube". :D I've got a very nice, if small, apartment. Actually, it's just right. Your tank would take up most of my living room though.
Forum: Tank Journals 04-09-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 170,044
Posted By Phil Edwards
Looking great Tom! I wish I had room for a tank...

Looking great Tom! I wish I had room for a tank like that. Apartments are kinda small here in Japan. :D
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