180P build

Pugman · 06-26-2012, 08:46 PM

I had no idea Excel worked that well. You can hardly tell there was an algae issue. I used the double dosage treatment then when it turned white I added Special Blend from Microblift to dissolve the decaying algae. The combo worked well. Snail infestation is the last of the issues that need to be resolved. 20 Assassin snails are on there way. Still about 60 Cardinals remain. Pics tonight

CmLaracy · 06-27-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugman

I had no idea Excel worked that well. You can hardly tell there was an algae issue. I used the double dosage treatment then when it turned white I added Special Blend from Microblift to dissolve the decaying algae. The combo worked well. Snail infestation is the last of the issues that need to be resolved. 20 Assassin snails are on there way. Still about 60 Cardinals remain. Pics tonight

Glad to hear excel worked for you, it's good like that. Looking forward to the pics.

ChadRamsey · 07-14-2012, 07:54 PM

how about an update on this beautiful tank?

**styxx** · 07-19-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugman

I had no idea Excel worked that well. You can hardly tell there was an algae issue. I used the double dosage treatment then when it turned white I added Special Blend from Microblift to dissolve the decaying algae. The combo worked well. Snail infestation is the last of the issues that need to be resolved. 20 Assassin snails are on there way. Still about 60 Cardinals remain. Pics tonight

I have long sworn by Excel as an algae preventative. It doesn't always work when things are completely out of balance, but it certainly is a useful deterrent, IMHO. I hope that the assassins work out well for you! I know I absolutely hate having snails in any of my aquariums but it seems like they're almost inevitable...

@Tom, I used some shims and she's all good to go and has been running nice and level...now only if I could get this E. Hydropiper to carpet, lol.

But on to the PICS I say, as Chad properly suggests!!! We are eagerly waiting the next update Pugman! I don't know about anyone else, but I know the suspense is killing me, lol. In many ways, I'm much like you Pugman - I don't like taking and posting "bad" pics but, then again, if it weren't for those I would never have learned anything about the hobby. So in that sense, they can be pedagogically useful.

Pugman · 07-23-2012, 11:58 PM

Alright already I'll see if I can get some pics soon. I'm not sure if I mentioned this earlier but we had a new baby less than two months ago so I have even less time to clean and take pictures. I'll get on it.

Pugman · 07-26-2012, 04:43 AM

Here's a few updated pics from the iPhone.

**sayurasem** · 07-26-2012, 09:09 AM

Your the beast pugman! btw where is the fissidens?

Ozydego · 07-26-2012, 01:17 PM

I love how the HC is dripping off the cliff there... awesome!

SaltyNC · 07-26-2012, 02:00 PM

Wow! Awesome design. I love the contrast between the dark rock, rich greens, and white sand.

ukprometheus · 07-26-2012, 02:09 PM

stunning and i especially love the lights

**ThatGuyWithTheFish** · 07-26-2012, 03:02 PM

I'm... at a completely loss for words. One of the best, Amano-quality for sure.

jcgd · 07-26-2012, 03:43 PM

Looks nice. I like how the hc is creeping over the rocks. It looks like you have a bit of GSA or other algae there.

**plantbrain** · 07-26-2012, 09:26 PM

Nice overall design concept pugman, reminds me table top mountain outside Oroville. Well, before the flowers start popping up.

Pugman · 07-28-2012, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sayurasem

Your the beast pugman! btw where is the fissidens?

It's there I threw a bunch of it away before I used Excel. I'll get a macro shot of it.

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Originally Posted by Ozydego

I love how the HC is dripping off the cliff there... awesome!

Thanks I do too.

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

Wow! Awesome design. I love the contrast between the dark rock, rich greens, and white sand.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by ukprometheus

stunning and i especially love the lights

Thanks. The lights are pretty fun to play with..

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Originally Posted by ThatGuyWithTheFish

I'm... at a completely loss for words. One of the best, Amano-quality for sure.

Thanks that's quite a compliment. I'll try not to let that go to my head. Lol

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Originally Posted by jcgd

Looks nice. I like how the hc is creeping over the rocks. It looks like you have a bit of GSA or other algae there.

GSA ? Green string Algae?

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Originally Posted by plantbrain

Nice overall design concept pugman, reminds me table top mountain outside Oroville. Well, before the flowers start popping up.

Thanks. I'm sure that subconsciously it lead me to this design.

maybe I should add some wildflowers.

jcgd · 07-28-2012, 05:35 AM

Green Spot algae, but looking again it could just be the picture, or it could be diatoms. The scape is near perfect, not much else to work on.

If it is some algae it might be something interesting to try to tackle if you feel like it.

The tank looks much less blue in the newer pics. Which photos are closest to in person? Are you liking the look of the LEDs? Would you buy them again?

07-14-2012, 07:54 PM	#333
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,179	how about an update on this beautiful tank? __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't.

07-26-2012, 04:43 AM	#336
Pugman Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico Posts: 144	Here's a few updated pics from the iPhone. Attached Thumbnails

07-26-2012, 09:09 AM	#337
sayurasem SCAPEr (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Loma Linda, CA Posts: 2,439	Your the beast pugman! btw where is the fissidens? __________________ #364 \| Eheim Pimp Club #500 \| 12G Rimless Club \| 12 Gallon Loooooooooong Journal

07-26-2012, 01:17 PM	#338
Ozydego Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Delaware, OH Posts: 417	I love how the HC is dripping off the cliff there... awesome! __________________ Ozy's nano HC meadow \| Ozy's 55 high tech angel tank \| Office Walstad shrimp bowl

07-26-2012, 02:00 PM	#339
SaltyNC Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Near Lake Wylie NC Posts: 283	Wow! Awesome design. I love the contrast between the dark rock, rich greens, and white sand. __________________ Salty First Planted Iwagumi Petco 6.6 Gallon Bookshelf

06-26-2012, 08:46 PM	#331
Pugman Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico Posts: 144	I had no idea Excel worked that well. You can hardly tell there was an algae issue. I used the double dosage treatment then when it turned white I added Special Blend from Microblift to dissolve the decaying algae. The combo worked well. Snail infestation is the last of the issues that need to be resolved. 20 Assassin snails are on there way. Still about 60 Cardinals remain. Pics tonight

07-23-2012, 11:58 PM	#335
Pugman Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico Posts: 144	Alright already I'll see if I can get some pics soon. I'm not sure if I mentioned this earlier but we had a new baby less than two months ago so I have even less time to clean and take pictures. I'll get on it.

07-26-2012, 02:09 PM	#340
ukprometheus Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK Posts: 3	stunning and i especially love the lights

07-26-2012, 03:02 PM	#341
ThatGuyWithTheFish Honeycomb Cats! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,693	I'm... at a completely loss for words. One of the best, Amano-quality for sure. __________________ 20G Long Hi-Tech: My Golden Rule of planted tanks: WWTAD- "What would Takashi Amano do?" RAOK Club #69

07-26-2012, 03:43 PM	#342
jcgd Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,983	Looks nice. I like how the hc is creeping over the rocks. It looks like you have a bit of GSA or other algae there. __________________ Follow your Impulse, click here.

07-26-2012, 09:26 PM	#343
plantbrain Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (233/100%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The swamp Posts: 12,077	Nice overall design concept pugman, reminds me table top mountain outside Oroville. Well, before the flowers start popping up. __________________ Regards, Tom Barr

07-28-2012, 05:35 AM	#345
jcgd Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,983	Green Spot algae, but looking again it could just be the picture, or it could be diatoms. The scape is near perfect, not much else to work on. If it is some algae it might be something interesting to try to tackle if you feel like it. The tank looks much less blue in the newer pics. Which photos are closest to in person? Are you liking the look of the LEDs? Would you buy them again? __________________ Follow your Impulse, click here.

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