m4s4mur4's 29 gal planted tank

m4s4mur4 · 05-04-2010, 06:45 PM

coralife 65w 6700k PC
whisper 30, AC30, 100w heater
diy co2
tahitian black sand/flourite
10ppm nitrates, 6.9ph, 80 degrees
flourish, excel, potassium, nitrogen
swords, java fern and moss, crypt parva, anubias, hc
neons, 1 sae, ghost shrimp, pond snails

msnikkistar · 05-04-2010, 07:12 PM

No need to use the tetra algae control. Start out keeping your lights on for a shorter amount of time, or bump up the co2 by putting in another bottle.

Also, what are you using as your diffusion method?

You can trim and replant if you want a thicker amount of anacharis as well.

WELCOME TO THE BOARDS!

m4s4mur4 · 05-04-2010, 09:33 PM

the co2 goes straight into the filter intake as seen here

.youtube.com/watch?v=1lAQO1LsGuI

it seems like a lot of co2, so i run an air pump at night. every plant pearls except for anachris and java moss.

msnikkistar · 05-04-2010, 10:19 PM

You can bump up the co2 with another liter and place a airstone in just as a precaution to get rid of that algae. Or you can leave it as is, and just decrease the amount of time your light on by an hour, if that doesn't work, cut the time back again.

m4s4mur4 · 05-17-2010, 07:45 AM

added some driftwood. and crypt parva hoping it will carpet the foreground. removed betta.

**Hyzer** · 05-17-2010, 08:32 AM

I saw a significant increase in plant growth and reduction in algae once I started diffusing co2 through a hagen mini underwater filter. I spent $15 because I paid for shipping on the filter. You might be able to find something locally. A small powerhead would also do the trick.

I was originally putting diy co2 straight to the HOB filter intake. Even with an airstone I noticed a whole bunch of co2 gassing off inside the filter.

You may have better luck in your tank because my water is pretty hard thus reducing co2 absorption.

nemosreef · 05-17-2010, 01:50 PM

Nice tank.

m4s4mur4 · 08-01-2011, 02:50 AM

well it's been awhile. its been through ups and downs. tell me what you think.

thebuddha · 01-28-2013, 10:19 PM

how many neons do you have hidden in there?

m4s4mur4 · 01-28-2013, 10:40 PM

At the moment it's 8 neons 4 cherry barbs and the Siamese algae eater. I've been contemplating on a bristlenose because the Siamese doesn't eat off the glass.

wierdfishguy · 01-28-2013, 11:27 PM

I love my bristle nose. It seems like he's always eating. It's rad.

thebuddha · 02-02-2013, 08:47 PM

my bristlenose is currently the only fish in my 29g. god does he poop a lot! but i love the way he looks

if you can deal with the poop, hes a great fish

05-04-2010, 06:45 PM	#1
m4s4mur4 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 40	m4s4mur4's 29 gal planted tank coralife 65w 6700k PC whisper 30, AC30, 100w heater diy co2 tahitian black sand/flourite 10ppm nitrates, 6.9ph, 80 degrees flourish, excel, potassium, nitrogen swords, java fern and moss, crypt parva, anubias, hc neons, 1 sae, ghost shrimp, pond snails __________________ 29g planted tank 20g red devil tank Last edited by m4s4mur4; 08-01-2011 at 02:43 AM..

05-04-2010, 07:12 PM	#2
msnikkistar Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/94%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento CA area Posts: 4,616	No need to use the tetra algae control. Start out keeping your lights on for a shorter amount of time, or bump up the co2 by putting in another bottle. Also, what are you using as your diffusion method? You can trim and replant if you want a thicker amount of anacharis as well. WELCOME TO THE BOARDS! __________________

05-04-2010, 09:33 PM	#3
m4s4mur4 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 40	the co2 goes straight into the filter intake as seen here .youtube.com/watch?v=1lAQO1LsGuI it seems like a lot of co2, so i run an air pump at night. every plant pearls except for anachris and java moss. __________________ 29g planted tank 20g red devil tank

05-04-2010, 10:19 PM	#4
msnikkistar Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/94%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento CA area Posts: 4,616	You can bump up the co2 with another liter and place a airstone in just as a precaution to get rid of that algae. Or you can leave it as is, and just decrease the amount of time your light on by an hour, if that doesn't work, cut the time back again. __________________

05-17-2010, 07:45 AM	#5
m4s4mur4 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 40	29g re-scape added some driftwood. and crypt parva hoping it will carpet the foreground. removed betta. __________________ 29g planted tank 20g red devil tank Last edited by m4s4mur4; 08-01-2011 at 03:28 AM..

05-17-2010, 08:32 AM	#6
Hyzer Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 683	I saw a significant increase in plant growth and reduction in algae once I started diffusing co2 through a hagen mini underwater filter. I spent $15 because I paid for shipping on the filter. You might be able to find something locally. A small powerhead would also do the trick. I was originally putting diy co2 straight to the HOB filter intake. Even with an airstone I noticed a whole bunch of co2 gassing off inside the filter. You may have better luck in your tank because my water is pretty hard thus reducing co2 absorption. __________________ 40G High Light Dutch 29G Lower Light (No CO2)

05-17-2010, 01:50 PM	#7
nemosreef Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (54/100%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 927	Nice tank. __________________ 38gal. Tetras Forest. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...ml#post1418057 10gal. Jungle Low Tech. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...pdate-6-a.html 10gal. Planted Aquarium, 38gal. Planted Aquarium.

08-01-2011, 02:50 AM	#8
m4s4mur4 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 40	well it's been awhile. its been through ups and downs. tell me what you think. __________________ 29g planted tank 20g red devil tank

01-28-2013, 10:19 PM	#9
thebuddha Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 288	how many neons do you have hidden in there?

01-28-2013, 10:40 PM	#10
m4s4mur4 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 40	At the moment it's 8 neons 4 cherry barbs and the Siamese algae eater. I've been contemplating on a bristlenose because the Siamese doesn't eat off the glass. __________________ 29g planted tank 20g red devil tank

01-28-2013, 11:27 PM	#11
wierdfishguy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 19	m4s4mur4's 29 gal planted tank I love my bristle nose. It seems like he's always eating. It's rad.

02-02-2013, 08:47 PM	#12
thebuddha Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 288	my bristlenose is currently the only fish in my 29g. god does he poop a lot! but i love the way he looks if you can deal with the poop, hes a great fish

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