First planted tank. ADA Mini-L. 808, HI !!!FILLED 3/25/13!!!

Couesfanatic · 03-04-2013, 02:05 AM

No, but I have had that happen before. I killed them with forceps. How many are in there? you could flood it for 20 minutes, net the ants out and then drain.

Knicolas · 03-04-2013, 03:04 AM

Well only a little get in. I think they're biting a hole in the syran wrap; unless it's a hole I accidentally put there and didn't notice. I've changed it every time I notice though.

aesthetics808 · 03-04-2013, 04:23 AM

i just noticed you have a hydor eth 200 listed in the to get list. you wont need that in hawaii unless your in ac and its cranked really low. even then i doubt you can get room temps below 60. in the summer months you might have too high water temps.

Knicolas · 03-04-2013, 06:06 AM

Oh that's right. It was on my plans but it never crossed my mind that I won't need it. Good thing I haven't ordered it lol. During the summer I'll make sure it stays cool inside. Thanks for the heads up.

Kai808 · 03-04-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Knicolas

Also finished the tubing for CO2. First time setting up CO2 so if anyone see any issues please let me know.

Here you can see:
Atomic CO2 Regulator V3 > Atomic Bubble Counter > Atomic Check Valve > Atomic Inline Diffuser

Hey, I just noticed you are going to the bubble counter first then the check valve. Usually I put the check valve after the regulator. Did you buy the bubble counter with the built in check valve?

Knicolas · 03-04-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kai808

Hey, I just noticed you are going to the bubble counter first then the check valve. Usually I put the check valve after the regulator. Did you buy the bubble counter with the built in check valve?

Yes. This bubble counter has a check valve as well. So in total I have two check valves.

Knicolas · 03-06-2013, 01:00 AM

Filled tank at Oahu Fire. $20 and they filled it while i waited.

*note, the Atomic Regulator does require a seal. I'm glad GLA provided the brass permaseal; although it looks a little different than the one pictured on their site.

Knicolas · 03-10-2013, 07:43 AM

Planted:

Week one:

Week two:

Couesfanatic · 03-10-2013, 07:48 AM

That HC is growing for sure. Gunna be another 2 weeks and its will be ready.

Kai808 · 03-10-2013, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knicolas

Filled tank at Oahu Fire. $20 and they filled it while i waited.

*note, the Atomic Regulator does require a seal. I'm glad GLA provided the brass permaseal; although it looks a little different than the one pictured on their site.

Good to know they are still there. Did you happen to see how much it cost to fill a 10lb tank? I'm thinking $40 since yours is a 5lb.

BTW You've got some great growth for 2 weeks! Almost good enough to flood.

Knicolas · 03-10-2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai808

Good to know they are still there. Did you happen to see how much it cost to fill a 10lb tank? I'm thinking $40 since yours is a 5lb.

BTW You've got some great growth for 2 weeks! Almost good enough to flood.

I would flood the tank but I actually trimmed the HC after the picture and spread the trimmings to the empty spots. I'm hoping that next weeks picture will show more growth

Kai808 · 03-10-2013, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knicolas

I would flood the tank but I actually trimmed the HC after the picture and spread the trimmings to the empty spots. I'm hoping that next weeks picture will show more growth

Good technique. I did that too. It makes it spread out a lot faster.

Knicolas · 03-16-2013, 08:42 PM

I have everything I need to flood the tank now. I'm so tempted...

(I didn't order the 20th anniversary edition, plus???

)

Knicolas · 03-17-2013, 12:35 AM

More pictures...

Knicolas · 03-17-2013, 12:36 AM

Planted:

Week one:

Week two:

Week three:

*Notice: I took the advice of someone's comment and I removed the DHG that was in front of the rocks.

03-04-2013, 02:05 AM	#46
Couesfanatic Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,305	No, but I have had that happen before. I killed them with forceps. How many are in there? you could flood it for 20 minutes, net the ants out and then drain. __________________ ADA Mini M Journal

03-04-2013, 03:04 AM	#47
Knicolas Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 154	Well only a little get in. I think they're biting a hole in the syran wrap; unless it's a hole I accidentally put there and didn't notice. I've changed it every time I notice though. __________________ My First ADA Iwagumi Tank - Mini-L

03-04-2013, 06:06 AM	#49
Knicolas Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 154	Oh that's right. It was on my plans but it never crossed my mind that I won't need it. Good thing I haven't ordered it lol. During the summer I'll make sure it stays cool inside. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ My First ADA Iwagumi Tank - Mini-L

03-06-2013, 01:00 AM	#52
Knicolas Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 154	Filled tank at Oahu Fire. $20 and they filled it while i waited. *note, the Atomic Regulator does require a seal. I'm glad GLA provided the brass permaseal; although it looks a little different than the one pictured on their site. __________________ My First ADA Iwagumi Tank - Mini-L

03-10-2013, 07:43 AM	#53
Knicolas Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 154	Planted: Week one: Week two: __________________ My First ADA Iwagumi Tank - Mini-L

03-04-2013, 04:23 AM	#48
aesthetics808 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: hawaii Posts: 58	i just noticed you have a hydor eth 200 listed in the to get list. you wont need that in hawaii unless your in ac and its cranked really low. even then i doubt you can get room temps below 60. in the summer months you might have too high water temps.

03-10-2013, 07:48 AM	#54
Couesfanatic Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,305	That HC is growing for sure. Gunna be another 2 weeks and its will be ready. __________________ ADA Mini M Journal

03-16-2013, 08:42 PM	#58
Knicolas Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 154	I have everything I need to flood the tank now. I'm so tempted... (I didn't order the 20th anniversary edition, plus??? ) __________________ My First ADA Iwagumi Tank - Mini-L

03-17-2013, 12:35 AM	#59
Knicolas Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 154	More pictures... __________________ My First ADA Iwagumi Tank - Mini-L

03-17-2013, 12:36 AM	#60
Knicolas Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 154	Planted: Week one: Week two: Week three: *Notice: I took the advice of someone's comment and I removed the DHG that was in front of the rocks. __________________ My First ADA Iwagumi Tank - Mini-L

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