George's 29g tank New pics from 12/20/06

Fat Guy · 10-15-2004, 03:39 PM

good looking tank der George

jerseyjay · 10-18-2004, 11:11 PM

George,

Is that my L. cuba on the left ? Leaves are still down ? I thought you would be hacking it away by now.

George Willms · 10-18-2004, 11:41 PM

Hey Jay....yeah that is your L. cuba on the left. It didn't like all the shade from the before pictures. There are a few side shoots, so I'm hoping to get some growth out of it soon, now that I've hacked back the jungle.

jerseyjay · 10-18-2004, 11:50 PM

George,

L. cuba is extremely easy plant once its established. It went trough "down" phase twice in my tank. I had it about 2 years ago and was supplying people from Aquabid on daily basis. I took orders in advance and learned quickly that "too much" hacking is counterproductive with this plant. Let it grow, avoid massive pruning and you will have plenty for Mike in no time

George Willms · 10-19-2004, 12:05 AM

Describe too much hacking? I only touched the plant once, which was soon after I got it, I cut each stem about halfway up, left the stems, and replanted the tops.

Momotaro · 10-19-2004, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Let it grow, avoid massive pruning and you will have plenty for Mike in no time

Remember that George!!

Mike

jerseyjay · 10-19-2004, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Willms

Describe too much hacking? I only touched the plant once, which was soon after I got it, I cut each stem about halfway up, left the stems, and replanted the tops.

This plant was extremely comfortable in my tank and it was growing so fast, I was basically pruning it every other day = too much hacking.

George Willms · 10-19-2004, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momotaro

Remember that George!!

Mike

Is your phone broken? Where you been?

Thanks for the tips Jay. Hopefully it will take off for me.

**uncskainch** · 03-01-2005, 08:35 PM

Just a quick note to say that this is just gorgeous, George. I just came across your pics on the forum and I'm blown away! Something for this newbie to aspire to!

drcubbin · 03-19-2006, 01:16 AM

I was admiring George's tank - what a beauty! I am brand new to this site and have only become re-interested in tropical fish. Are there meetings in my location (Huntington, NY) to speak with other folks like George (who seems to be doing what I am trying to do with my tank)?

Mike

Also, does anyone in my area (Huntington) know where I can get any of those Ender's livebearers? (females included)

George Willms · 11-29-2006, 01:21 AM

Here's a pic of where my tank stands right now. I'm on an effort to return it to it's former glory.

George Willms · 12-23-2006, 07:01 PM

Here is my tank as of the other day:

George Willms · 12-23-2006, 07:02 PM

and some shrimp close ups.

**fresh_lynny** · 12-24-2006, 03:13 AM

George looks great!

Mike, I throw away a lot of L cuba because mine grows too tall too fast...you are welcome to some.

**VITARTE** · 12-24-2006, 03:23 AM

Lynn,
If there's any L.Cuba leftovers after Mike ( It's been 2 years. He might've given up on that plant ) I'll be happy to take them from you.
Thanks,
Rafo

10-15-2004, 03:39 PM	#106 (permalink)
Fat Guy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 794	good looking tank der George __________________ Planted 38G: 55W PC GE9325, 55W PC Retrofit 6700K Pressurized 5lb Ecco and Gravel Mix Link to some of my tanks on a different site

10-18-2004, 11:11 PM	#107 (permalink)
jerseyjay Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 299	George, Is that my L. cuba on the left ? Leaves are still down ? I thought you would be hacking it away by now. __________________ www.greenstouch.com

10-18-2004, 11:41 PM	#108 (permalink)
George Willms Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 1,434	Hey Jay....yeah that is your L. cuba on the left. It didn't like all the shade from the before pictures. There are a few side shoots, so I'm hoping to get some growth out of it soon, now that I've hacked back the jungle. __________________ George #2 Ehfipimp extraordinaire! Eheim Pimp Club Recruiter, Saergant at Arms, and Enforcer. 29 and 45 gallon. 2026, 2028 My 29 gallon tank

10-18-2004, 11:50 PM	#109 (permalink)
jerseyjay Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 299	George, L. cuba is extremely easy plant once its established. It went trough "down" phase twice in my tank. I had it about 2 years ago and was supplying people from Aquabid on daily basis. I took orders in advance and learned quickly that "too much" hacking is counterproductive with this plant. Let it grow, avoid massive pruning and you will have plenty for Mike in no time __________________ www.greenstouch.com

10-19-2004, 12:05 AM	#110 (permalink)
George Willms Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 1,434	Describe too much hacking? I only touched the plant once, which was soon after I got it, I cut each stem about halfway up, left the stems, and replanted the tops. __________________ George #2 Ehfipimp extraordinaire! Eheim Pimp Club Recruiter, Saergant at Arms, and Enforcer. 29 and 45 gallon. 2026, 2028 My 29 gallon tank

03-01-2005, 08:35 PM	#114 (permalink)
uncskainch Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 659	Wow! Just a quick note to say that this is just gorgeous, George. I just came across your pics on the forum and I'm blown away! Something for this newbie to aspire to!

03-19-2006, 01:16 AM	#115 (permalink)
drcubbin Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Huntington Posts: 1	clubs? I was admiring George's tank - what a beauty! I am brand new to this site and have only become re-interested in tropical fish. Are there meetings in my location (Huntington, NY) to speak with other folks like George (who seems to be doing what I am trying to do with my tank)? Mike Also, does anyone in my area (Huntington) know where I can get any of those Ender's livebearers? (females included)

11-29-2006, 01:21 AM	#116 (permalink)
George Willms Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 1,434	Where I'm at now Here's a pic of where my tank stands right now. I'm on an effort to return it to it's former glory. __________________ George #2 Ehfipimp extraordinaire! Eheim Pimp Club Recruiter, Saergant at Arms, and Enforcer. 29 and 45 gallon. 2026, 2028 My 29 gallon tank

12-23-2006, 07:01 PM	#117 (permalink)
George Willms Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 1,434	Here is my tank as of the other day: __________________ George #2 Ehfipimp extraordinaire! Eheim Pimp Club Recruiter, Saergant at Arms, and Enforcer. 29 and 45 gallon. 2026, 2028 My 29 gallon tank

12-23-2006, 07:02 PM	#118 (permalink)
George Willms Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 1,434	and some shrimp close ups. __________________ George #2 Ehfipimp extraordinaire! Eheim Pimp Club Recruiter, Saergant at Arms, and Enforcer. 29 and 45 gallon. 2026, 2028 My 29 gallon tank

12-24-2006, 03:13 AM	#119 (permalink)
fresh_lynny Plant chick (View User Tanks) PTrader: (59) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,238	George looks great! Mike, I throw away a lot of L cuba because mine grows too tall too fast...you are welcome to some. __________________ Eheim Chickie #203 Filstar Pimpette # 56 not-so-newby anymore? 90 gal acrylic, Coralife Aquapro 150x2 Metal Halides, 55x2 50/50 PC, 3 lunars, Hydor inline, 9w TurboTwist UV, Pressurized CO2, Rhinox 5000 glass co2 diffusor, Rex Grigg CO2 all-in-one, Milwaukee pH controller, 2 Eheim Pro II 2026's, Filstar XP3 backup, lilies, Eco Complete, Greg Watson dry ferts, EI mod http://web.mac.com/lynny_lynny/iWeb/Site/Velkommen.html http://www.paparazzi.com

12-24-2006, 03:23 AM	#120 (permalink)
VITARTE The last of the Incas (View User Tanks) PTrader: (50) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westchester County,NY Posts: 346	Lynn, If there's any L.Cuba leftovers after Mike ( It's been 2 years. He might've given up on that plant ) I'll be happy to take them from you. Thanks, Rafo __________________ Machu Picchu, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World We made it !!

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