New World 90gal Low Tech- a Pictoral Journey!! 11/13 Replanting Begins

**lauraleellbp** · 12-03-2008, 04:06 AM

Thanks.

Snapped a quick FTS tonight while taking pics of my other tanks.

The Bacopa and Pennywort are going through a growth spurt.

CL · 12-03-2008, 04:18 AM

Gettin' prettier everyday

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 12-14-2008, 04:44 PM

C'mon Laura, an update?

**Tex Gal** · 12-14-2008, 05:50 PM

It's really getting there!!! Your E. Africanus is growing! Good going! I see the E. Quad in there. Looks nice!

**Complexity** · 12-15-2008, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

The Bacopa and Pennywort are going through a growth spurt.

Definitely! They're taking over now!

Looking really good. You'll be starting to trim plants any day now.

**Karackle** · 12-15-2008, 05:26 PM

definitely looking great! I second the request for updates!

**lauraleellbp** · 12-16-2008, 05:12 PM

I'll try to find where my hubby's stashed the camera this week and see if I can get some more pics. I'm hoping for my own camera for Christmas, but we'll see...

I need to do a little work in the tank; it's very overdue for a water change, the Pennywort has gone bezerk and needs a trim, and I've finally given up once and for all on Stargrass. I think it would do OK in low lighting if I dosed any ferts, but the nutrient-free water column + low light has just proved too much.

I'm going to put some of the Najas that's busy taking over my 46gal in there instead. I only hope that the Cories don't thwart my plans by breaking all the stems all the time; this spot is their favorite spot and that was part of the problem with the Stargrass. I may end up having to stick some swords over there if the Najas doesn't work...

**lauraleellbp** · 12-17-2008, 06:30 AM

Haven't made any of those changes yet, but I snapped a few lousy pics with my camera phone anyways:

**monkeyruler90** · 12-17-2008, 05:59 PM

cardinals always make a tank look so pretty
great job. the plants look, although does the sword look like it has munched leaves or is it just the photo?

**Karackle** · 12-17-2008, 07:05 PM

Wow you weren't kidding the pennywort is going berserk! Hahaha The tank looks great though, really filling in well!

And I agree monkeyruler, cardinals really do add a special beauty to a tank.

rpayer · 12-17-2008, 07:25 PM

Tank looks great!

**lauraleellbp** · 01-20-2009, 04:30 AM

Wow I can't believe it's been a month since I updated this thread!

Not much has happened, though. I did lose a C. schwartzi this week- he had tumors or cysts growing from between his scales and a big one on his underside, though- so I just left him alone and he died about a week or two after I first noticed all the growths.

The rest of the fish look pretty good; especially since I restocked on frozen foods. I was out for a month or so- and it's truly amazing how much difference it makes in their color and activity levels, supplementing with frozen foods versus just dried!

I need to do some work in the tank, the Hydrocoytle needs trimming and replanting in areas, and I'm going to try again to put the Najas where I want it instead of where it wants to float around... probably a lost cause LOL. I do like the texture it adds to the tank, though- so I won't remove it.

I've still got that same "problem spot" I've had all along, though- it's where the Cories like hanging out on the right side of the tank, so I have a hard time getting anything rooted and stable. I'd really like some reds in that spot, though- so I may get and try some Indian swords there. Especially since they're a sword I'm still missing from my "collection" LOL

Anyways, I'm still figuring out the new camera I got for my BDay, but here are a few pics:

Newest swordlet

SwordMuncher Suspect #1

My "problem spot"

Best shot of an Amano I've ever gotten

She's berried, too

Floaters

Right side of the tank

Down the front

Right side of tank, front view

Standoff with a female GBR

Left side of the tank

CL · 01-20-2009, 04:32 AM

The foreground is filling out nicely!

**rekles75** · 01-20-2009, 04:40 AM

I agree, The foregrounds looking great.

**Karackle** · 01-20-2009, 04:45 AM

Tank is looking wonderful Lauralee!!! It looks like it's getting so lush! I'd love to see a full tank shot!

And YAY! for the new camera!!! that's what I'm getting for my birthday too, I share your excitment!

heehee

12-03-2008, 04:06 AM	#736 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Thanks. Snapped a quick FTS tonight while taking pics of my other tanks. The Bacopa and Pennywort are going through a growth spurt. __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

12-03-2008, 04:18 AM	#737 (permalink)
CL Aquascaper (View User Tanks) PTrader: (48/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 6,914	Gettin' prettier everyday __________________ GLA 48 Rimless \| 10 Reef \| 7.2 Rimless Cube \| 5.4 Rimless Nano \| Pimp→ GLA #1 - Victor #49 - Eheim #298

12-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#738 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Just Do!(Aqua) It (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 3,188	C'mon Laura, an update? __________________ Eheim Pimp #341 Eheim Classic 2213 10 Gallon Tank

12-14-2008, 05:50 PM	#739 (permalink)
Tex Gal Plant nut $Tex Gal's Avatar$ (View User Tanks) PTrader: (72/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Joshua, TX Posts: 1,456	It's really getting there!!! Your E. Africanus is growing! Good going! I see the E. Quad in there. Looks nice! __________________ Just keeping on keeping on.... 125G 10G Shrimp Tank

12-15-2008, 05:26 PM	#741 (permalink)
Karackle Tankaholic (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,006	definitely looking great! I second the request for updates! __________________ Check out my online jewelry store! zombeader.etsy.com (or click below) I make custom pieces too! 30g Planted tank, ~~20gH Planted tank~~, ~~10g Guppy/Endler Breeding Tank~~, ~~5g Planted Betta Tank~~ 2 Dogs, Leo an 12 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 4 year old Poodle, 1 Crested gecko named Squishy I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

12-16-2008, 05:12 PM	#742 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	I'll try to find where my hubby's stashed the camera this week and see if I can get some more pics. I'm hoping for my own camera for Christmas, but we'll see... I need to do a little work in the tank; it's very overdue for a water change, the Pennywort has gone bezerk and needs a trim, and I've finally given up once and for all on Stargrass. I think it would do OK in low lighting if I dosed any ferts, but the nutrient-free water column + low light has just proved too much. I'm going to put some of the Najas that's busy taking over my 46gal in there instead. I only hope that the Cories don't thwart my plans by breaking all the stems all the time; this spot is their favorite spot and that was part of the problem with the Stargrass. I may end up having to stick some swords over there if the Najas doesn't work... __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

12-17-2008, 06:30 AM	#743 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Haven't made any of those changes yet, but I snapped a few lousy pics with my camera phone anyways: __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

12-17-2008, 05:59 PM	#744 (permalink)
monkeyruler90 Gainesville engineer!! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (29/100%) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,086	cardinals always make a tank look so pretty great job. the plants look, although does the sword look like it has munched leaves or is it just the photo? __________________ --Oscar. Fluval pimp #4 aka PIMP master! I SAID ITS GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR!! 29g Dutch-ish

12-17-2008, 07:05 PM	#745 (permalink)
Karackle Tankaholic (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,006	Wow you weren't kidding the pennywort is going berserk! Hahaha The tank looks great though, really filling in well! And I agree monkeyruler, cardinals really do add a special beauty to a tank. __________________ Check out my online jewelry store! zombeader.etsy.com (or click below) I make custom pieces too! 30g Planted tank, ~~20gH Planted tank~~, ~~10g Guppy/Endler Breeding Tank~~, ~~5g Planted Betta Tank~~ 2 Dogs, Leo an 12 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 4 year old Poodle, 1 Crested gecko named Squishy I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

12-17-2008, 07:25 PM	#746 (permalink)
rpayer Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BR, La Posts: 353	Tank looks great! __________________ Fluval Osaka http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/lo...al-mayhem.html

01-20-2009, 04:30 AM	#747 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	Wow I can't believe it's been a month since I updated this thread! Not much has happened, though. I did lose a C. schwartzi this week- he had tumors or cysts growing from between his scales and a big one on his underside, though- so I just left him alone and he died about a week or two after I first noticed all the growths. The rest of the fish look pretty good; especially since I restocked on frozen foods. I was out for a month or so- and it's truly amazing how much difference it makes in their color and activity levels, supplementing with frozen foods versus just dried! I need to do some work in the tank, the Hydrocoytle needs trimming and replanting in areas, and I'm going to try again to put the Najas where I want it instead of where it wants to float around... probably a lost cause LOL. I do like the texture it adds to the tank, though- so I won't remove it. I've still got that same "problem spot" I've had all along, though- it's where the Cories like hanging out on the right side of the tank, so I have a hard time getting anything rooted and stable. I'd really like some reds in that spot, though- so I may get and try some Indian swords there. Especially since they're a sword I'm still missing from my "collection" LOL Anyways, I'm still figuring out the new camera I got for my BDay, but here are a few pics: Newest swordlet SwordMuncher Suspect #1 My "problem spot" Best shot of an Amano I've ever gotten She's berried, too Floaters Right side of the tank Down the front Right side of tank, front view Standoff with a female GBR Left side of the tank __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

01-20-2009, 04:32 AM	#748 (permalink)
CL Aquascaper (View User Tanks) PTrader: (48/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 6,914	The foreground is filling out nicely! __________________ GLA 48 Rimless \| 10 Reef \| 7.2 Rimless Cube \| 5.4 Rimless Nano \| Pimp→ GLA #1 - Victor #49 - Eheim #298

01-20-2009, 04:40 AM	#749 (permalink)
rekles75 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (90/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: THE A, GA Posts: 772	I agree, The foregrounds looking great. __________________ Thanks, Rekles75 ----- ALCOHOL ------ The c@use and the @nswer to @ll of lifes problems. " Homer Simpson" 55 GAL #1---55 GAL #2 ---10 GAL---4 GAL Finnnex---ALL PLANTED THANKS TO EVERYONE ON THE TPT FORUM

01-20-2009, 04:45 AM	#750 (permalink)
Karackle Tankaholic (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,006	Tank is looking wonderful Lauralee!!! It looks like it's getting so lush! I'd love to see a full tank shot! And YAY! for the new camera!!! that's what I'm getting for my birthday too, I share your excitment! heehee __________________ Check out my online jewelry store! zombeader.etsy.com (or click below) I make custom pieces too! 30g Planted tank, ~~20gH Planted tank~~, ~~10g Guppy/Endler Breeding Tank~~, ~~5g Planted Betta Tank~~ 2 Dogs, Leo an 12 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 4 year old Poodle, 1 Crested gecko named Squishy I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

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