20 gallon long dirt tank

tryank · 10-09-2012, 10:43 PM

Short vid of what it looks like right now. I'm really surprised at how much the HC has spread in a month's time with just that one 24watt bulb!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLdC8...ature=youtu.be

Indian fern · 10-10-2012, 10:47 AM

I think I have that pinksih bulb. The wattage is 24 combined with a 12 watt bulb. Will it grow HC???

BoxxerBoyDrew · 10-11-2012, 02:26 AM

Nice Video!

The tank and everything in it look GREAT!

Man those Platys are small! I am not up on all of the live bearers, so I didn't know they had a dwarf platy! I will have to look to see if I can find some!

The HC is looking really good! Do you trim it very often, or is it just growing that short?

Thanks for the info, and keep up the great work on the tank!
Drew

vvDO · 10-11-2012, 02:55 AM

Nice job. If you want the HC to spread more quickly, you can trim the bushy growth down and transplant.

tryank · 11-02-2012, 07:31 PM

I think I will do that. I really need to post some pictures, there's been a lot of growth!

tryank · 11-05-2012, 12:40 AM

Here's a photo update. Some comparison shots...

September:

November:

tryank · 11-05-2012, 12:42 AM

9/2012

11/2012

tylergvolk · 11-05-2012, 03:32 AM

Looks great bro. Check out my tank journal in my signature. I've been doing similar things with my 20l. Good job. Keep us posted.

thebuddha · 11-05-2012, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tryank

left rock looks like a shark coming out of the substrate! :b

golfer_d · 11-05-2012, 03:46 AM

That much growth without CO2?

I was under the impression HC was pointless without CO2 but maybe not!

It's looking good!

jeander · 11-05-2012, 04:21 AM

Subscribed! That look on your face getting that tank reminds me getting my first tank in college. . . (and the 8 other tanks that followed)

Man you give me hope in doing more with plants without doing all the high tech stuff. I have 2 20l sitting here and I want to try that ground cover carpet plant you've got for sure. Thanks for sharing!

jeander

Kratos · 11-05-2012, 11:28 AM

Very nice tank and growth! Can I ask what filtration you have running?

**sayurasem** · 11-05-2012, 11:43 AM

Wow awesome!

marko d · 11-05-2012, 01:05 PM

Total newb here myself...really enjoy seeing the progress on your 20 long, which is what I have (slowly adding more plants). HC is cool stuff...

Is the light you're using the ZooMed 30" Dual T5? If so, how do you like it? I've been looking into getting one, but have been researching my options extensively.

Will be checking back for sure.

tryank · 11-05-2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kratos

Very nice tank and growth! Can I ask what filtration you have running?

Just a tiny little internal filter: a Fluval Nano filter.

It was like $15 from Amazon. I'd love to get an eheim, but doesn't look like it's in the budget for now!

10-09-2012, 10:43 PM	#31
tryank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 97	Short vid of what it looks like right now. I'm really surprised at how much the HC has spread in a month's time with just that one 24watt bulb! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLdC8...ature=youtu.be Last edited by tryank; 10-10-2012 at 12:01 AM.. Reason: added video

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vvDO Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Barbara/San Rafael CA Posts: 223	Nice job. If you want the HC to spread more quickly, you can trim the bushy growth down and transplant. __________________ Mr. Aqua 30cm cube journal 20L high tech journal Fluval EDGE slightly modded, low tech 3+ gallon (40 x 16 x 20.5 cm) aquatic soil, low-tech Fluval spec V (sitting in a box)

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10-10-2012, 10:47 AM	#32
Indian fern Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Philippines, Manila Posts: 459	I think I have that pinksih bulb. The wattage is 24 combined with a 12 watt bulb. Will it grow HC???

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BoxxerBoyDrew Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Waco,Tx Posts: 611	Nice Video! The tank and everything in it look GREAT! Man those Platys are small! I am not up on all of the live bearers, so I didn't know they had a dwarf platy! I will have to look to see if I can find some! The HC is looking really good! Do you trim it very often, or is it just growing that short? Thanks for the info, and keep up the great work on the tank! Drew

11-02-2012, 07:31 PM	#35
tryank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 97	I think I will do that. I really need to post some pictures, there's been a lot of growth!

11-05-2012, 12:40 AM	#36
tryank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 97	Here's a photo update. Some comparison shots... September: November:

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tryank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 97	9/2012 11/2012

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golfer_d Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 181	That much growth without CO2? I was under the impression HC was pointless without CO2 but maybe not! It's looking good!

11-05-2012, 04:21 AM	#41
jeander Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 54	Subscribed! That look on your face getting that tank reminds me getting my first tank in college. . . (and the 8 other tanks that followed) Man you give me hope in doing more with plants without doing all the high tech stuff. I have 2 20l sitting here and I want to try that ground cover carpet plant you've got for sure. Thanks for sharing! jeander

11-05-2012, 11:28 AM	#42
Kratos Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 78	Very nice tank and growth! Can I ask what filtration you have running?

11-05-2012, 01:05 PM	#44
marko d Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: central IA Posts: 63	Total newb here myself...really enjoy seeing the progress on your 20 long, which is what I have (slowly adding more plants). HC is cool stuff... Is the light you're using the ZooMed 30" Dual T5? If so, how do you like it? I've been looking into getting one, but have been researching my options extensively. Will be checking back for sure.