Hi,
This is my first topic in TPT.
I've been lurking around for quite a while and learn a lot from other people's journals. So I guess it's time to start my journal and share my experience.
Comment and criticism are welcomed :grin2:.
Started the tank around the end of March 2020 to celebrate my second year in the hobby.
Some details:
Tank acrylic 40"x24"x18", 70gal
CO2: inline diffuser. About 1.3-1.5ph drop.
Filtration:
Left size: 2x ehiem 2213 (in serial) --> Left spraybar, eheim 2227 wet/dry --> nozzle.
Right size: eheim 2217 & Hydor prof 250 --> Right spraybar
2x Eheim surface skimmer 350
Filters are filled with bio balls and foam.
It's crazily overfiltration but I have many spare filters from previous setups lol
Fertilization:
Macro dosed twice a week, right after the water change.
Micro dosed daily
Thanks!
Yes, I'm living in Japan ATM.
The soil is quite nice and cheap. Low in nutrient though. I often use it (in powder form) to cover ADA aquasoil.
I think it's quite popular in Europe too. Saw some stores in Hungary promoting this aquasoil.
Yes, they're all 2x2" meshes. As the moss grows in, you can't see the boundaries between the meshes. This way, I can change the size and shape of the moss wall easily.
I for one am not much for Dutch gardens normally but this one is fantastic. Think the covered walls is what makes it special in my eyes, together with healthy plants and pleasing composition of course.
This probably due to the lack of trimming, or maybe the bad quality moss (small, chopped up pieces) that I used to make the tiles. I though they would fuse together after awhile.
Strongly suspect the later reason as this never happened before, when I use big chunks of moss.
Coral moss can grow really thick without any problems. (see image below)
Fishes have been acting weird last few days. Hiding and not eating well. Signs of too much co2. Probably due to the remaking of moss walls.
This was also previously observed by burr. Moss wall probably acts as a co2 sponge.
Absolutely gobsmacked. If this is 2 years culmination, I cannot wait for what the next 2 years will bring. Hopefully the moss wall stops being so stubborn! But really fantastic job and thanks for sharing.
Thanks.
I'm just following the steps of the masters >. Switching to T5 is inevitable >
Need to see how the plants react to the new light. I'm worrying the intensity could be too high.
Seriously thinking about using the Mac Variegated in the display tank. Just need some more time to master the plant and their habits. Due to their leaves size and stunning neon color, they could be used as a small midground group of a few plants, just to draw attention to their area.
Still, no idea how to use the sunset lol :grin2:
Very nice scape! I left T5's for cost reasons and not wanting to change out the bulbs every 1-2 years....But i do agree they're the best.
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