29g blackwater biotope- acuario de rio negro

BradH · 07-18-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orchidman

that link is the same as the one you gave in an earlier post. i opened both and they are exactly the same. and they both dont have otos or BN pleco. maybe you got the wrong link by accident in this post.

Scroll down about half way. You'll see

ECOSYSTEMS:
Rio Negro

WATER:
pH: 4.5-6.5, 0-4 dH, 81-86 F (27-30 C)

TANK:
Furnish the tank with bog wood and a dark, fine gravel substrate.
There can be subdued lighting and still water.
Peat filtration is recommended.

PLANTS:
Sword plants, Heteranthera, Ceratophyllum, Vallisneria, Cabomba

FISH:
Discus, Angelfish, Dwarf Cichlids, Tetras, Hatchetfish, Corydoras, Farlowella, Loricarids.

If you click on the link for the Loricarids, you'll both bn pleco and otocinclus listed.

Hope that helps.

BradH · 07-18-2011, 07:27 PM

Also, if you go the AGA contest website and look at the biotopes, then look at the tanks that mimic south american stuff, they all used oak leaves. That's the only reason I suggested that. I didn't see any that used IAL. I'm not saying you can't, but I wouldn't do it, simply because I want you to win. lol

Here is the link to the website http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2011.cgi

orchidman · 07-18-2011, 11:13 PM

thanks alot!!! i really appreciate it.

i need to find oak leaves somewhere. the oak trees here will not lose their leaves before the deadline.

BradH · 07-18-2011, 11:24 PM

Maybe if you go break of a branch now or pick off the leaves and put them in a bag or something you'll have time. I don't know..... just an idea.

orchidman · 07-19-2011, 01:47 AM

washed the sand. a little lighter even when wet than last time. but it should be fine. especially with leaves

would they dry correctly? anyone have experience with this? anything i have to do to get them to sink?

BradH · 07-20-2011, 01:27 AM

Any progress today?

orchidman · 07-20-2011, 04:56 AM

Nope. Had a lazy day today. The filter I still seeding. I'm leaving Friday for camping. And I can't decide wether I should set it up before I leave or after I get back. The filter is fully seeded by now. Sand Is washed. Wood is ready. I just née to trim the stump a tiny bit.

I'm going to get a branch from the neighbor oak tree to let dry. Do the leaves float?

Th heater is in the mail

You can call me Bob

RipariumGuy · 07-20-2011, 01:43 PM

Oak leaves will float for a little bit. But will eventually sink, usually within 24 hours or less.

Bahugo · 07-20-2011, 04:42 PM

How did I miss this Bob? You should have informed me about your new journal. I am disappointed, I thought we were a team!

nonconductive · 07-20-2011, 05:15 PM

theres no I in team, bob.

Bahugo · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonconductive

theres no I in team, bob.

Luckily I'm a team player, and took one for the team... I subscribed.

We'll see if it stays that way, my feelings are deeply hurt Bob.

Serious note though, three pages and the only pic posted is the one you showed in your other journal? You are slacking!

karatekid14 · 07-20-2011, 05:31 PM

You should put a pair of dwarf cichlids in there instead of the Angle fish. They seen a little large to me for the tank. I love biotopes.

orchidman · 07-20-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RipariumGuy

Oak leaves will float for a little bit. But will eventually sink, usually within 24 hours or less.

thanks for the info!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bahugo

How did I miss this Bob? You should have informed me about your new journal. I am disappointed, I thought we were a team!

i told you guys in my 10g journal!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonconductive

theres no I in team, bob.

there is in win!

rofl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bahugo

Luckily I'm a team player, and took one for the team... I subscribed.

We'll see if it stays that way, my feelings are deeply hurt Bob.

Serious note though, three pages and the only pic posted is the one you showed in your other journal? You are slacking!

i dont have anything you photograph. you want pictures of sand in a bucket, driftwood sitting in a pile, and an empty tank.

cool pictures aye?

orchidman · 07-20-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karatekid14

You should put a pair of dwarf cichlids in there instead of the Angle fish. They seen a little large to me for the tank. I love biotopes.

i like the elegance they have.

orchidman · 07-22-2011, 01:08 AM

im doing the hardscape now ( only scape) i got an oak branch from the neighbors tree (shh) and im letting the leaves dry.

wish me luck!

07-18-2011, 07:27 PM	#32
BradH Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 914	Also, if you go the AGA contest website and look at the biotopes, then look at the tanks that mimic south american stuff, they all used oak leaves. That's the only reason I suggested that. I didn't see any that used IAL. I'm not saying you can't, but I wouldn't do it, simply because I want you to win. lol Here is the link to the website http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2011.cgi __________________ ----- Brad 40 Gallon Breeder Plus 3 10 gallon tanks 10 Gallon Shrimp Tank

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orchidman Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,369	thanks alot!!! i really appreciate it. i need to find oak leaves somewhere. the oak trees here will not lose their leaves before the deadline. __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

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BradH Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 914	Maybe if you go break of a branch now or pick off the leaves and put them in a bag or something you'll have time. I don't know..... just an idea. __________________ ----- Brad 40 Gallon Breeder Plus 3 10 gallon tanks 10 Gallon Shrimp Tank

07-19-2011, 01:47 AM	#35
orchidman Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,369	washed the sand. a little lighter even when wet than last time. but it should be fine. especially with leaves would they dry correctly? anyone have experience with this? anything i have to do to get them to sink? __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

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BradH Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 914	Any progress today? __________________ ----- Brad 40 Gallon Breeder Plus 3 10 gallon tanks 10 Gallon Shrimp Tank

07-20-2011, 04:56 AM	#37
orchidman Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,369	Nope. Had a lazy day today. The filter I still seeding. I'm leaving Friday for camping. And I can't decide wether I should set it up before I leave or after I get back. The filter is fully seeded by now. Sand Is washed. Wood is ready. I just née to trim the stump a tiny bit. I'm going to get a branch from the neighbor oak tree to let dry. Do the leaves float? Th heater is in the mail You can call me Bob __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

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RipariumGuy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 3,614	Oak leaves will float for a little bit. But will eventually sink, usually within 24 hours or less. __________________ "My next hobby is going to be tearing up $100 bills while simultaneously banging my head against a wall and flooding my basement." "Ask not what the hobby can do for you, but what you can do the the hobby" - ScapeFu The Jake-arium Wabi-Kusa Pimp #3

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07-22-2011, 01:08 AM	#45
orchidman Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,369	im doing the hardscape now ( only scape) i got an oak branch from the neighbors tree (shh) and im letting the leaves dry. wish me luck! __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

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