mahko's Ohko Stone Journal

salmon · 02-11-2012, 06:16 PM

Very nice build! This will be a gem when filled

Did you get the okhu stone in Canada? Care to share where?

mahko · 02-11-2012, 11:40 PM

Got the stones from Big Als in Calgary. $2.50/lb I believe. I bought most of it during the 20% sale around boxing day. Just about cleaned them out, although they might have restocked. It was labelled as Dragon Stone, if that helps your search.

simply amazing · 02-12-2012, 01:03 AM

nice start! subscribing to follow your progress!

mahko · 02-12-2012, 01:17 AM

Cool. Stay tuned as it grows in. I'll be sure to update as it grows and when I add fish etc.

mahko · 02-12-2012, 06:18 AM

I pulled a digital hygrometer from my cigar humidor and put it in the tank for a few hours.

92%? I have the top completely sealed with cling wrap, with no breather holes. I was thinking this would be closer to 100%, but the hygrometer hasn't been calibrated in probably a year, so I'm willing to accept the reading.

mahko · 02-12-2012, 09:09 PM

So I realized after planting that I never cleaned the rocks as well as I could have. Before placing the hardscape, I had picked and scraped off the clay/dirt that sits in the holes of the stone. I used compressed air to clean off the dust, but after the stones got wet, I noticed areas I missed.

So I went about and cleaned them the best I could with q-tips.

Not a pretty sight. I really should have scrubbed them underwater or pressure washed them before placing them in the tank.

myjohnson · 02-13-2012, 12:06 AM

How is the hc filling in?

Don't worry about the rocks being dirty. I think a water change will take care of it.

simply amazing · 02-13-2012, 03:09 PM

question.. is co2 REQUIRED for growing HC? if so, what carpet can i grow in a low-tech setup?

mahko · 02-14-2012, 12:26 AM

Some small runners have started their journey into the substrate. No filling in quite yet. I'm still spraying with dechlorinated water twice a day and...observing. I think this process is the hardest part in setting up a planted tank. I've never done it this way and I'm curious to see how it turns out.

I'm not sure you could grow HC in a low light setting. If you added CO2 it could work. These are all guesses unfortunately. My first time growing the plant.

salmon · 02-14-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahko

Got the stones from Big Als in Calgary. $2.50/lb I believe. I bought most of it during the 20% sale around boxing day. Just about cleaned them out, although they might have restocked. It was labelled as Dragon Stone, if that helps your search.

Thanks!

**IWANNAGOFAST** · 02-14-2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salmon

Thanks!

They're also called ohko stone

mahko · 02-14-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IWANNAGOFAST

They're also called ohko stone

Indeed, hence the title

I was surprised to see them after hearing how ADA seemed to be the only ones selling it. I had to buy up most of it and I still have about 15 lbs left.

mahko · 02-17-2012, 11:33 PM

Just a quick update showing the root development.

Just about dead center you can see the growth. Also looks like I need to pick out some stray cat hair that made it's way in the tank.

Another shot showing some of leaves turning yellow.

I'm not sure what is causing that, but I suppose it is to be expected. Any ideas?

stevieo · 02-18-2012, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahko

Got the stones from Big Als in Calgary. $2.50/lb I believe. I bought most of it during the 20% sale around boxing day. Just about cleaned them out, although they might have restocked. It was labelled as Dragon Stone, if that helps your search.

I went today to Big Al's and they have a bit left. I was looking for some!
Can you let me know where you bought all the Aquaflora stuff? IIRC I saw a few small tubs at Gold's aquarium but other than that I don't know where to find it.
Thanks!

mahko · 02-18-2012, 05:05 AM

I've been to several stores in town and haven't found much. I ordered from Canadian Aquatics and they shipped next day and the plants were perfect. Cost about $20 for next day shipping with a heat pack, but I ordered some ferts as well so it was worth it to me.

Not sure if I can post links but www.canadianaquatics.com They are based in BC and have many great reviews on several Canadian forums (bcaquaria.com for example)

Send them an email with what you want, they'll get back with the availability. I suppose you could ask pisces or big als for what you want, but I don't get good service from either when I ask for 'special requests'.

02-11-2012, 06:16 PM	#16
salmon Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: "Wet Coast" B.C. Posts: 541	Very nice build! This will be a gem when filled Did you get the okhu stone in Canada? Care to share where? __________________ Salmons ADA 75-P Rockscape on DSM / 13g Rimless / 12g Rimless Club / 12g rimless - not yet started / Cannon Pimp Club #009 -T3i

02-12-2012, 06:18 AM	#20
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	I pulled a digital hygrometer from my cigar humidor and put it in the tank for a few hours. 92%? I have the top completely sealed with cling wrap, with no breather holes. I was thinking this would be closer to 100%, but the hygrometer hasn't been calibrated in probably a year, so I'm willing to accept the reading. __________________ 65L Iwagumi Journal

02-12-2012, 09:09 PM	#21
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	So I realized after planting that I never cleaned the rocks as well as I could have. Before placing the hardscape, I had picked and scraped off the clay/dirt that sits in the holes of the stone. I used compressed air to clean off the dust, but after the stones got wet, I noticed areas I missed. So I went about and cleaned them the best I could with q-tips. Not a pretty sight. I really should have scrubbed them underwater or pressure washed them before placing them in the tank. __________________ 65L Iwagumi Journal

02-14-2012, 12:26 AM	#24
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	Some small runners have started their journey into the substrate. No filling in quite yet. I'm still spraying with dechlorinated water twice a day and...observing. I think this process is the hardest part in setting up a planted tank. I've never done it this way and I'm curious to see how it turns out. I'm not sure you could grow HC in a low light setting. If you added CO2 it could work. These are all guesses unfortunately. My first time growing the plant. __________________ 65L Iwagumi Journal

02-17-2012, 11:33 PM	#28
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	Just a quick update showing the root development. Just about dead center you can see the growth. Also looks like I need to pick out some stray cat hair that made it's way in the tank. Another shot showing some of leaves turning yellow. I'm not sure what is causing that, but I suppose it is to be expected. Any ideas? __________________ 65L Iwagumi Journal

02-11-2012, 11:40 PM	#17
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	Got the stones from Big Als in Calgary. $2.50/lb I believe. I bought most of it during the 20% sale around boxing day. Just about cleaned them out, although they might have restocked. It was labelled as Dragon Stone, if that helps your search.

02-12-2012, 01:03 AM	#18
simply amazing Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: jersey Posts: 30	nice start! subscribing to follow your progress!

02-12-2012, 01:17 AM	#19
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	Cool. Stay tuned as it grows in. I'll be sure to update as it grows and when I add fish etc.

02-13-2012, 12:06 AM	#22
myjohnson Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 20	How is the hc filling in? Don't worry about the rocks being dirty. I think a water change will take care of it.

02-13-2012, 03:09 PM	#23
simply amazing Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: jersey Posts: 30	question.. is co2 REQUIRED for growing HC? if so, what carpet can i grow in a low-tech setup?

02-18-2012, 05:05 AM	#30
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	I've been to several stores in town and haven't found much. I ordered from Canadian Aquatics and they shipped next day and the plants were perfect. Cost about $20 for next day shipping with a heat pack, but I ordered some ferts as well so it was worth it to me. Not sure if I can post links but www.canadianaquatics.com They are based in BC and have many great reviews on several Canadian forums (bcaquaria.com for example) Send them an email with what you want, they'll get back with the availability. I suppose you could ask pisces or big als for what you want, but I don't get good service from either when I ask for 'special requests'. __________________ 65L Iwagumi Journal

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