72 Gal Treescape Dry Start

**Jeromeit** · 11-14-2011, 03:26 PM

After 3 months of planning things out I've decided to jump in and set up my new tank. I'd love to get some feedback to make sure I'm on the right track.

Firstly I reused a blend of 9 month old Amazonia 2 and 4 month old New Amazonia (purchased earlier) with a cap of brand new Amazonia. I hope that this will have enough nutrients for my current plants which are S. Repens, S. Porto Velho, dwarf sag, and some UG. If not, should I add OSMOCOTE tabs into the substrate?

I've also set a humidifier in the tank to maintain a humidity of over 90% at all times and added an airpump for air circulation. Both are timed to turn on for 30mins every 3 hours. My lights are on about 14hrs a day and I mist about twice a day to keep the slope moist.

Let me know if I'm doing something wrong or if I can change anything. So far all seems well. Also, if you have any other plant suggestions, that would be great! I’m planning on planting some HC on the island to the right.

And here are the specs of the setup so far:
72 Gallon Bowfront
2x Eheim 2217
1x Hydor 300watt heater
Tek Light 48" 4x 54watt
10lb co2 w/ Cerges reactor & Milwaukee PH controller

Hardscape:
Driftwood (from Tom Barr)
Rocks (from PC1)

Wasserpest · 11-14-2011, 03:37 PM

That's a cool pic, I love the tree. Looking forward to see this one filled.

With your substrate, I'd say you can skip the additional substrate ferts for a while. Doesn't look like you are planning to have heavy root feeders anyway.

Regarding other plants, that's a tough one. Nothing that grows too tall to hide or take away from the wood. Perhaps some Mini Pellia attached to the branches to give it a bit more of a "tree" impression?

**Jeromeit** · 11-14-2011, 03:56 PM

Thanks Wasserpest!
Additional plants are kind of hard... I don't even have enough room behind the wood to plant upwards. Maybe smaller crypts? The mini pellia sounds like a good idea.. I was thinking fissidens but the color would be too dark.. hmm..

**Jeromeit** · 11-14-2011, 09:49 PM

Anyone know of any nice small crypt species that wont grow taller than 5inches?

**nilocg** · 11-14-2011, 09:53 PM

I would suggest going with another grass instead of dwarf sag, with co2 it will get out of control really quickly. Beautiful start by the way.

**Jeromeit** · 11-14-2011, 10:00 PM

Thanks! What kind of grass do you think? I was actually rethinking the dwarf sag, but since I'm working on it above water I can change it without too much hassle. I can at least keep it alive for now until I find a replacement. Anyone want to trade? lol

Wasserpest · 11-14-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeromeit

Anyone know of any nice small crypt species that wont grow taller than 5inches?

C. parva stays very small, but also grows very, very slowly. C. willisii stays smaller than 3in in the well-lit areas in my tank, could be a good choice as well.

Dwarf Sags are nice, but tend to run around in the tank a lot. Can be difficult to keep them out of similar carpet plants.

Check out Blyxa japonica, it grows a bit taller, but looks really nice and is easy to keep under control.

**Jeromeit** · 11-15-2011, 04:27 AM

I have some Blyxa in my 10 gallon sitting waiting until this guy gets filled. Maybe that will be the background. I'm looking for a red plant to add too, might go with a tiger lotus right at the trunk of the tree. Checked in today and it looked like the dwarf sag isn't handling the emerged setup well. I guess I'll have to replace them afterall.

Wasserpest · 11-15-2011, 04:09 PM

Tiger Lotus has a tendency to get very big. Might not fit well with the overall setup of your 'scape. How about a Ludwigia glandulosa or arcuata, Rotala macrantha or similar fairly slow growing stem plant?

**Jeromeit** · 11-15-2011, 04:52 PM

Thats a great idea! Ludwigia glandulosa looks amazing.. going to post a WTB. Saw that it can be grown during a dry start too!

**Jeromeit** · 11-20-2011, 03:55 AM

= \ my humidifier (concept health brand) stopped working. Came home and the humidity was 70% all looks great though.. will be getting updated shots when I think things are moving along. Added some poolfilter sand and HC so far.. I want things to move faster!!

**Jeromeit** · 11-20-2011, 04:17 AM

Decided to add some new pics =] Dont mind the blue box, thats where my humidifier used to be.. getting a new one tomorrow.

doncityz · 11-20-2011, 04:34 AM

This guy can scape! Awsum

**Jeromeit** · 11-20-2011, 04:42 AM

lol thanks!

green_valley · 11-20-2011, 10:55 AM

I must say, that is a very very very nice scape. AWESOME. I love it.

11-14-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	72 Gal Treescape Dry Start After 3 months of planning things out I've decided to jump in and set up my new tank. I'd love to get some feedback to make sure I'm on the right track. Firstly I reused a blend of 9 month old Amazonia 2 and 4 month old New Amazonia (purchased earlier) with a cap of brand new Amazonia. I hope that this will have enough nutrients for my current plants which are S. Repens, S. Porto Velho, dwarf sag, and some UG. If not, should I add OSMOCOTE tabs into the substrate? I've also set a humidifier in the tank to maintain a humidity of over 90% at all times and added an airpump for air circulation. Both are timed to turn on for 30mins every 3 hours. My lights are on about 14hrs a day and I mist about twice a day to keep the slope moist. Let me know if I'm doing something wrong or if I can change anything. So far all seems well. Also, if you have any other plant suggestions, that would be great! I’m planning on planting some HC on the island to the right. And here are the specs of the setup so far: 72 Gallon Bowfront 2x Eheim 2217 1x Hydor 300watt heater Tek Light 48" 4x 54watt 10lb co2 w/ Cerges reactor & Milwaukee PH controller Hardscape: Driftwood (from Tom Barr) Rocks (from PC1) Last edited by Jeromeit; 12-19-2011 at 11:29 AM..

11-14-2011, 03:37 PM	#2
Wasserpest Are these real? (View User Tanks) PTrader: (140/100%) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 14,669	That's a cool pic, I love the tree. Looking forward to see this one filled. With your substrate, I'd say you can skip the additional substrate ferts for a while. Doesn't look like you are planning to have heavy root feeders anyway. Regarding other plants, that's a tough one. Nothing that grows too tall to hide or take away from the wood. Perhaps some Mini Pellia attached to the branches to give it a bit more of a "tree" impression? __________________ All my tanks Autodosing Water Change Temperature Monitoring Cheap Filter The Wasser-Controller

11-15-2011, 04:09 PM	#9
Wasserpest Are these real? (View User Tanks) PTrader: (140/100%) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 14,669	Tiger Lotus has a tendency to get very big. Might not fit well with the overall setup of your 'scape. How about a Ludwigia glandulosa or arcuata, Rotala macrantha or similar fairly slow growing stem plant? __________________ All my tanks Autodosing Water Change Temperature Monitoring Cheap Filter The Wasser-Controller

11-20-2011, 04:17 AM	#12
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	Decided to add some new pics =] Dont mind the blue box, thats where my humidifier used to be.. getting a new one tomorrow. __________________

11-20-2011, 04:34 AM	#13
doncityz Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Where Trumpet Snails Came From Posts: 755	This guy can scape! Awsum __________________ 12.5G Tetra Community Tank \| 3.5G Betta's Paludarium \| Goldfish Nano Pond 5.5g Temp. Closed Solution to ALL ALGAE Problem: Flying Fox!

11-14-2011, 03:56 PM	#3
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	Thanks Wasserpest! Additional plants are kind of hard... I don't even have enough room behind the wood to plant upwards. Maybe smaller crypts? The mini pellia sounds like a good idea.. I was thinking fissidens but the color would be too dark.. hmm..

11-14-2011, 09:49 PM	#4
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	Anyone know of any nice small crypt species that wont grow taller than 5inches?

11-14-2011, 09:53 PM	#5
nilocg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (330/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PacNW Posts: 2,162	I would suggest going with another grass instead of dwarf sag, with co2 it will get out of control really quickly. Beautiful start by the way.

11-14-2011, 10:00 PM	#6
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	Thanks! What kind of grass do you think? I was actually rethinking the dwarf sag, but since I'm working on it above water I can change it without too much hassle. I can at least keep it alive for now until I find a replacement. Anyone want to trade? lol

11-15-2011, 04:27 AM	#8
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	I have some Blyxa in my 10 gallon sitting waiting until this guy gets filled. Maybe that will be the background. I'm looking for a red plant to add too, might go with a tiger lotus right at the trunk of the tree. Checked in today and it looked like the dwarf sag isn't handling the emerged setup well. I guess I'll have to replace them afterall.

11-15-2011, 04:52 PM	#10
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	Thats a great idea! Ludwigia glandulosa looks amazing.. going to post a WTB. Saw that it can be grown during a dry start too!

11-20-2011, 03:55 AM	#11
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	= \ my humidifier (concept health brand) stopped working. Came home and the humidity was 70% all looks great though.. will be getting updated shots when I think things are moving along. Added some poolfilter sand and HC so far.. I want things to move faster!!

11-20-2011, 04:42 AM	#14
Jeromeit Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 926	lol thanks! __________________

11-20-2011, 10:55 AM	#15
green_valley Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,098	I must say, that is a very very very nice scape. AWESOME. I love it. __________________ *********** Green ********* Green's Resurrection Aquarium Gallery**

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