36 gallon 2013 update

aqualove · 01-16-2013, 08:54 PM

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You will notice that i have two carpet plants, glosso & pygmy chain sword, do you suggest keeping both of them or remove one ?

Plants :

- Anacharis- Hygrophila polysperma - java fern - narrow leave java fern - christmas moss - rotala macrandra - aponogeton crispus - crypt- glossostigma - pygmy chain sword - rotala indica - rotala rotundifolia - marimo moss ball -anubias - red tiger lotus - ludwigia repense - hygrophila angustifolia - limnophila aromatica - bolbitis heteroclita

**mitchfish9** · 01-16-2013, 09:37 PM

Looking good! I like your choice of plants and it looks like a very neat aquascape What are all the details like lighting, filtration, substrate, equipment ect?

aqualove · 01-16-2013, 09:48 PM

Thanks mitchfish,

Lighting : at 3wpg regular fluorescent bulbs
Filtration : jebo 805 external filter
Substrate: azoo plant grower and a layer of gravel
Co2 : DIY Sugar & yeast

A cheap setup with good results so far

aqualove · 01-17-2013, 04:05 PM

Any answer to my question about carpet plants ?

shiloh · 01-17-2013, 05:00 PM

I think the carpet plants are fine as is. IMO adding a tall growing plant near the back would help add some depth, but it looks good.

**acitydweller** · 01-17-2013, 05:13 PM

You have many of my most favoriate plants in a community tank. me likey!

LyzzaRyzz · 01-17-2013, 06:25 PM

I have two carpets as well, and am trying to get moneywort to carpet. It's all preference! I have mine in rows, though I'm sure as it spreads ill have to weed it out and replant..
Tank looks great!

01-16-2013, 08:54 PM	#1
aqualove Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ....... Posts: 29	36 gallon 2013 update Please leave a comment and suggestion You will notice that i have two carpet plants, glosso & pygmy chain sword, do you suggest keeping both of them or remove one ? Plants : - Anacharis- Hygrophila polysperma - java fern - narrow leave java fern - christmas moss - rotala macrandra - aponogeton crispus - crypt- glossostigma - pygmy chain sword - rotala indica - rotala rotundifolia - marimo moss ball -anubias - red tiger lotus - ludwigia repense - hygrophila angustifolia - limnophila aromatica - bolbitis heteroclita

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shiloh Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 189	I think the carpet plants are fine as is. IMO adding a tall growing plant near the back would help add some depth, but it looks good. __________________ -John 40B Community Journal

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01-16-2013, 09:37 PM	#2
mitchfish9 Planted Tank Nation (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 874	Looking good! I like your choice of plants and it looks like a very neat aquascape What are all the details like lighting, filtration, substrate, equipment ect?

01-16-2013, 09:48 PM	#3
aqualove Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ....... Posts: 29	Thanks mitchfish, Lighting : at 3wpg regular fluorescent bulbs Filtration : jebo 805 external filter Substrate: azoo plant grower and a layer of gravel Co2 : DIY Sugar & yeast A cheap setup with good results so far

01-17-2013, 04:05 PM	#4
aqualove Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ....... Posts: 29	Any answer to my question about carpet plants ?

01-17-2013, 06:25 PM	#7
LyzzaRyzz Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 466	I have two carpets as well, and am trying to get moneywort to carpet. It's all preference! I have mine in rows, though I'm sure as it spreads ill have to weed it out and replant.. Tank looks great!