roybot73. twenty gallon long.

Wasserpest · 02-21-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by roybot73

I hear that on the vacay days!

Your plants arrived this morning, (thanks a million! Looks like a big 'ol bundle!!!) but I'm still waiting for orders from 2 other places!!!

That's still pretty fast - 1.5 days coast to coast. Sorry for the mass. Just throw out what you can't shove in there. BTW the skimmer works great.

**roybot73** · 02-21-2008, 11:20 PM

Yeah, I was pretty impressed with the delivery speed! No problem about the "mass", what I can't use in here will go to friends, or used in a nano. Thanks again!

Those crypts are HUGE! I've got a friend with a 29G that will definately appreciate those -- I don't know if they'd fit in a 20L!!!

Glad to hear the skimmer worked out for you!

frozenbarb -- Plants were not frozen. A bit chilly, but everything held up beautifully.

Cheers!

**roybot73** · 02-23-2008, 05:55 AM

Just finished planting and (sort of

) cleaning up. Took about 3 1/2 - 4 hrs.

Crappy, bubble laden shot.

I've tons, and tons and tons of leftovers. I skipped the HC. I didn't really think it would've added to what I was trying to do.

Time for a beer (or 3) and then some friggin' sleep...

Cheers!

**frozenbarb** · 02-23-2008, 06:19 AM

More work!! spread the hairgrass better or they will shade each other and start getting algae

**roybot73** · 02-23-2008, 12:07 PM

Really? I thought I did an alright job of of spreading it around... Those were about the smallest clumps I could manage out of the rockwool. Maybe I'll mess with it later.

pleco4me · 02-23-2008, 12:46 PM

Hey Robot,

I think the Hair Grass is fine, you did a really good job with it!

Love the look so far, maybe some more shots when the water has cleared

**roybot73** · 02-23-2008, 06:31 PM

Thanks alot, pleco! I may spread out some of the bigger clumps. I'm going to add some more plants when I do my water change.

NH3/NH4 -- ~2.0 mg/l eek!
ph -- ~6.5
NO2 -- <0.3 mg/l

Wookiellmonster · 02-23-2008, 07:02 PM

I have to agree, your clumps of dwarf hairgrass look too dense. It would spread faster if you separate them into 2-3 plugs of hair. Oh and checkerboard style!

**roybot73** · 02-23-2008, 07:19 PM

I'm on it...

**roybot73** · 02-23-2008, 09:06 PM

I basically pulled all of it out, teased apart each clump into about 3-4 plantlets, and replanted. I actually ended up leaving out quite a bit of it, even though it covers a greater area now. Thanks for the advice wookie & frozenbarb!

Dwarf Hairgrass
Blyxa Japonica
Anubias Barteri Nana
Didiplis Diandra
Sunset Hygro
Hygro Arcuata
Dwarf Sag
Green Crypt Wenditii
Windelov Fern
Lagarosiphon madagascariensis
Two Leafed Pearlweed

**MrJG** · 02-23-2008, 09:12 PM

Its going to look really great when it grows out.

**roybot73** · 02-28-2008, 02:00 AM

MrJG- Thanks, man!

Well, aside form my Aquasoil II woes, everything is growing quite well! Hairgrass seems to be adjusting to submersed growth pretty well, I've added 3 Anubias Nana "Petite" which are pretty sweet! Great l'il plant! My Didiplis and Sunset Hygro have reached the surface already. Almost to the surface for the Lagarosiphon Madagascariensis. Two Leafed Pearlweed is also doing great. Planted the Blyxa from JG...
...All to be systematically and carefully removed and replanted Friday night, after the new Aquasoil arrives!

**roybot73** · 03-01-2008, 11:07 PM

Last night I gutted this thing and rescaped. Basically the same layout - but there were a few tweaks - nothing major. Added some flame moss to the wood and spread out the stems in a better way... I was up till 3 a.m. working on this thing, and the ASII started to mush out again. Not nearly as bad as the first batch, though it still irks me...

I thought I'd "upgrade" lighting by getting 2 Current Nova Extreme T5 HO 2x24w 30" fixtures, and I've gotta say I was/am pretty disappointed. Disappointed enough to return them. The Coralife 2x18w fixtures are definitely brighter, and the bulbs reach both sides of the tank -- the Current uses a 24" bulb which leaves the ends of the tank pretty dark. Current fixture is made a bit better (read: built like a damn tank -- super heavy), but it took up too much real estate on top of the tank for how much light it put out.

I'll stick with the Coralifes for the forseeable future. I'm running them with 4-6700k bulbs, and it seems plenty bright.

Hopefully get some pics up tomorrow...

**roybot73** · 03-03-2008, 01:22 AM

Here are the pics... If anyone cares. I'm almost too sick of it to carry on.

Who am I kidding? I'm a glutton for punishment!

I can't wait till I've got time to set up the 60P!!!

Overexposed 3/4 View.

ArtsyFartsy Birdseye.

Post Water Change FTS.

I need to work on my photo skills...

Thanks for looking!

owlavatar · 03-03-2008, 02:37 AM

that is a great cabinet. Can't wait to see that lawn lush, looking good.

02-21-2008, 11:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	Yeah, I was pretty impressed with the delivery speed! No problem about the "mass", what I can't use in here will go to friends, or used in a nano. Thanks again! Those crypts are HUGE! I've got a friend with a 29G that will definately appreciate those -- I don't know if they'd fit in a 20L!!! Glad to hear the skimmer worked out for you! frozenbarb -- Plants were not frozen. A bit chilly, but everything held up beautifully. Cheers! __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

02-23-2008, 05:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	Just finished planting and (sort of) cleaning up. Took about 3 1/2 - 4 hrs. Crappy, bubble laden shot. I've tons, and tons and tons of leftovers. I skipped the HC. I didn't really think it would've added to what I was trying to do. Time for a beer (or 3) and then some friggin' sleep... Cheers! __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

02-23-2008, 12:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	Really? I thought I did an alright job of of spreading it around... Those were about the smallest clumps I could manage out of the rockwool. Maybe I'll mess with it later. __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

02-23-2008, 12:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
pleco4me Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 39	No Worries Hey Robot, I think the Hair Grass is fine, you did a really good job with it! Love the look so far, maybe some more shots when the water has cleared __________________ For all you Aussies! www.aquariumlife.com.au

02-23-2008, 06:31 PM	#22 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	Thanks alot, pleco! I may spread out some of the bigger clumps. I'm going to add some more plants when I do my water change. NH3/NH4 -- ~2.0 mg/l eek! ph -- ~6.5 NO2 -- <0.3 mg/l __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

02-23-2008, 06:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
frozenbarb Algae farm. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (45) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA NY Posts: 2,164	More work!! spread the hairgrass better or they will shade each other and start getting algae

02-23-2008, 07:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
Wookiellmonster Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	I have to agree, your clumps of dwarf hairgrass look too dense. It would spread faster if you separate them into 2-3 plugs of hair. Oh and checkerboard style! __________________ Filstar Pimp #118

02-23-2008, 07:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	I'm on it... __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

02-23-2008, 09:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	I basically pulled all of it out, teased apart each clump into about 3-4 plantlets, and replanted. I actually ended up leaving out quite a bit of it, even though it covers a greater area now. Thanks for the advice wookie & frozenbarb! Dwarf Hairgrass Blyxa Japonica Anubias Barteri Nana Didiplis Diandra Sunset Hygro Hygro Arcuata Dwarf Sag Green Crypt Wenditii Windelov Fern Lagarosiphon madagascariensis Two Leafed Pearlweed __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

02-23-2008, 09:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
MrJG 'member that cow? (View User Tanks) PTrader: (51) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancaster, S.C. Posts: 621	Its going to look really great when it grows out. __________________ 2.5G nano 10G Hex 20G long 40G Breeder

02-28-2008, 02:00 AM	#27 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	MrJG- Thanks, man! Well, aside form my Aquasoil II woes, everything is growing quite well! Hairgrass seems to be adjusting to submersed growth pretty well, I've added 3 Anubias Nana "Petite" which are pretty sweet! Great l'il plant! My Didiplis and Sunset Hygro have reached the surface already. Almost to the surface for the Lagarosiphon Madagascariensis. Two Leafed Pearlweed is also doing great. Planted the Blyxa from JG... ...All to be systematically and carefully removed and replanted Friday night, after the new Aquasoil arrives! __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

03-01-2008, 11:07 PM	#28 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	Last night I gutted this thing and rescaped. Basically the same layout - but there were a few tweaks - nothing major. Added some flame moss to the wood and spread out the stems in a better way... I was up till 3 a.m. working on this thing, and the ASII started to mush out again. Not nearly as bad as the first batch, though it still irks me... I thought I'd "upgrade" lighting by getting 2 Current Nova Extreme T5 HO 2x24w 30" fixtures, and I've gotta say I was/am pretty disappointed. Disappointed enough to return them. The Coralife 2x18w fixtures are definitely brighter, and the bulbs reach both sides of the tank -- the Current uses a 24" bulb which leaves the ends of the tank pretty dark. Current fixture is made a bit better (read: built like a damn tank -- super heavy), but it took up too much real estate on top of the tank for how much light it put out. I'll stick with the Coralifes for the forseeable future. I'm running them with 4-6700k bulbs, and it seems plenty bright. Hopefully get some pics up tomorrow... __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club. Last edited by roybot73; 03-02-2008 at 12:27 PM.

03-03-2008, 01:22 AM	#29 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	Here are the pics... If anyone cares. I'm almost too sick of it to carry on. Who am I kidding? I'm a glutton for punishment! I can't wait till I've got time to set up the 60P!!! Overexposed 3/4 View. ArtsyFartsy Birdseye. Post Water Change FTS. I need to work on my photo skills... Thanks for looking! __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

03-03-2008, 02:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
owlavatar Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Jersey, USA Posts: 63	that is a great cabinet. Can't wait to see that lawn lush, looking good. __________________

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