10 Gallon Planted Journal "START OF THE REBIRTH" .Updated 9/2/07.

[wood]

Originally Posted by will5

Wow ok thanks.

Just one more question you said

How much are you dosing of those then? I am sorry if i am being a PITA but your tank just looks so great and mine does not even compare at all. I am just trying to get some tips from a person with almost the same tank as mine.

This forum is here for people to ask questions. Please never feel like you are bothering anyone when you ask questions. This is not an easy hobby... I learned by reading a lot and asking questions on here.

I dose 4ml of Iron and 1/4tbsp of KH2PO4 every other day. I change 30% water weekly. But you have to remember that you dose according to your plant intake, and NOT your tank size. If you dose the same as I do you may encounter major problems because your plants may not need as much. Slowly increase your dosing if you see the need for additional ferts. Eventually you will reach a point where you are happy with the amount of dosing...

Good Luck,

Ryan

[Ahkuma]

Originally Posted by wood

AquaClear 50. I absolutely love it, and no it is not too much flow at all for the 10 gallon..

When I started off in the hobby as a kid in the early 1980's I really liked the Aquaclear products. About 2 years ago I bought an Aquaclear 20 for my 10 gallon and the thing seemed so cheap compared to how they were built back then. I just threw the filter in the garbage last week because the tab that keeps it level broke off and the motor assembly kept coming lose and spilling water everywhere.

Is the 50 better quality than the 20? I need to buy something to replace it now.

Your tank looks good and thanks for posting your dosing regiment. I forgot how much I was dosing when I had it running so now I have a reference point again.

[will5]

Originally Posted by wood

This forum is here for people to ask questions. Please never feel like you are bothering anyone when you ask questions. This is not an easy hobby... I learned by reading a lot and asking questions on here.

I dose 4ml of Iron and 1/4tbsp of KH2PO4 every other day. I change 30% water weekly. But you have to remember that you dose according to your plant intake, and NOT your tank size. If you dose the same as I do you may encounter major problems because your plants may not need as much. Slowly increase your dosing if you see the need for additional ferts. Eventually you will reach a point where you are happy with the amount of dosing...

Good Luck,

Ryan

Wow thank you very much.

[wood]

Originally Posted by Ahkuma

When I started off in the hobby as a kid in the early 1980's I really liked the Aquaclear products. About 2 years ago I bought an Aquaclear 20 for my 10 gallon and the thing seemed so cheap compared to how they were built back then. I just threw the filter in the garbage last week because the tab that keeps it level broke off and the motor assembly kept coming lose and spilling water everywhere.

Is the 50 better quality than the 20? I need to buy something to replace it now.

Your tank looks good and thanks for posting your dosing regiment. I forgot how much I was dosing when I had it running so now I have a reference point again.

Well I have used different HOB filters and I must say that The AquaClear brand is by far the best. I chose the AC50 because I wanted a lot more circulation than usual. I believe that a lot of circulation is good for the tank, as long as the water is level to the output of the HOB. You don't want the water to fall as it comes out of the HOB.

I know that there are actually 2 level tabs on the 50 model. There is a plastic piece which is permanently attached, and then there is a separate one that swivels so that you can perfectly adjust the level for the filter. I do not see any reason why you should have a problem with the level if you get a new one.

I definitely do not think that the AquaClear is cheaply made. I also would not have just tossed it out, you could have modified something in order to get the motor from leaning on the glass. Oh well, now this gives you a reason to go out and get a new, larger one. What I do consider as cheap are those topfin pieces of crap. The reason why I like the AC so much is because you can put virtually anything inside the media cartridge. I put a bag of purigen, bag of matrix, and a foam pad. Perfect combination for chemical, biological, and mechanical.

[pweifan]

wood, what are you feeding your cherries? I'm trying to get my RCS to red up a bit more...

The funny thing is, I thought my 10 gallon looked fairly good considering it's just a breeding tank, but then I saw yours...simply magnificent.

[Urkevitz]

Your tank is inspiring, I am going to pick up the Redsea Co2 system tomorrow for my 10 gallon.

[dennisfermin]

Very nice, definately inspiring. Thank you for sharing your pictures with us.

[wood]

I let it grow out some. Looks the same. I like having the Rotala Wallichii growing along the surface. Enjoy

[wood]

I trimmed it a bunch... Let me know if you have any ideas as for the aquascaping. I am still getting the camera skills down, DSLR cameras are complicated as hell....

Later,

Ryan

[apistaeasy]

Post bigger pics!

I also would appreciate a close up on the wood covered HC.

[wood]

Originally Posted by apistaeasy

Post bigger pics!

I also would appreciate a close up on the wood covered HC.

I updated the post above yours. I made the pictures a lot bigger and tried to zoom in on the HC more....

-Ryan

[apistaeasy]

Hehe, thanks.

56k warning!

[wood]

OK here are some update pictures. I am still learning how to use this DSLR camera, but I think these are some of the better tank pictures I have taken with it so far. After the trimming the plants are starting to regrow and I really like how the scape is starting to look. Unfortunately they are growing so fast that it is difficult to maintain the scape due to the small tank size. Also, I need to start dosing even more! These plants are soaking up the nutrients like crazy. Anyhow, enjoy.

-Ryan


Front


Side Angle


Lonely Shrimp foraging in the HM


Tried a little artsy photo

[danepatrick]

wood, your tank is absolutely amazing. i envy you.

[andrewwl]

Just awesome!