Plant list
https://flic.kr/p/2jv2WSC

 

Very nice. Great plant health, good grouping and trimming... I'm working on those skills myself.

Are you in Japan? I've never seen that soil before.



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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.

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Beautiful! I like the dimensions of the tank. You have used the 24" depth very effectively.

Thanks!
24" gives lots more space to create depth. I've had 18" tank and found it's difficult to add midground groups without feeling cramped.

 

Beautiful! I like the dimensions of the tank. You have used the 24" depth very effectively.

 

Wow!

Not often someone comes out of the gate with a presentation like that!!!

Beautiful mix of healthy looking plants. All colors well placed and meticulously trimmed.

Very, very well done.

I love it. Subscribed and keep the updates coming.

 

Thank Gregg!
You're always generous with kind words!
Glad you enjoy the pic!

 

Your tank is absolutely stunning! So gorgeous!

Bump: I can't imagine anyone criticizing it. I'm just trying to figure out how to subscribe and/or follow you!

 

Thank you!

A beautiful piece of art!! Is the wall a collection of those 2x2 meshes?

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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.

You're new to this? Wow just wow. It's beautiful.

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Thanks!
Yes, compared to many others here, I'm pretty new to the hobby. This is my second year. I still have a lot to learn :nerd:.

 

A beautiful piece of art!! Is the wall a collection of those 2x2 meshes?

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You're new to this? Wow just wow. It's beautiful.

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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.

 

Great journal! Im glad you posted this tank here. looks even better than the last time I saw it on fb. You entering the aga right?

 

Damn! Wasn't expecting to see something this nice when I opened the thread. Incredible Dutch tank and plants! Well done.

 

Thank you!

 

nice plants. i don't know why, but one of those tanks reminds me of a DIY conversion van my dad might have had in the early 70s...

 

Stunning tank!!!

Can you please tell us what Fe ,trace mix you are using CSM+B? or DIY?

 

Thanks. I use CSM+B for Fe and trace.

Bump: Checked the moss tile yesterday. They're all brown and dead underneath...

https://flic.kr/p/2jw6KTb​

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)

https://flic.kr/p/2jwadjE
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Decided to remake the wall.

https://flic.kr/p/2jw6KUt​

 

This is stunning! You have a great eye for composition and the plants look vibrantly healthy.

 

The AGA deadline is exteneded to mid-Oct this year due to covid. There's plenty of time to tweak a few things. You should definitely do it!

 

Absolutely gorgeous tank. Do you have an art or design background?

 

Thanks.
I work as a researcher :nerd:
However, one of my hobbies is photography.

 

Redid the Lud. sp. red today.

Right after the trimming
https://flic.kr/p/2jx4REQ

After the replanting
https://flic.kr/p/2jx8dV2

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.

 

Beautiful tank! Thank you for sharing it here.

 

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.

 

Look what the cat dragged in!
https://flic.kr/p/2jzA1Mi

48" 10-bulbs-fixture from KZ. Made in Germoney! Brandnew and at a bargain price.

Decided to abandon all my LED and move to T5.
I blame all the nice journals here for this >

 

Look what the cat dragged in!


48" 10-bulbs-fixture from KZ. Made in Germoney! Brandnew and at a bargain price.

Decided to abandon all my LED and move to T5.
I blame all the nice journals here for this >

Absolutely gorgeous tank. Definitely subscribing




Care to elaborate on the switch from LED to T5? I've been in the hobby for a while, but I've just recently been expanding my online resources!

 

The bulbs are here!

From left to right:
1. Giesemann Aquaflora
2. Giesemann Aquaflora
3. Giesemann Aquapink
4. 2700K
5. PowerVeg 660
6. Giesemann Actinic plus
7. Giesemann Midday
8. Giesemann Aquapink
9. Giesemann Aquaflora
10. Giesemann Aquaflora

https://flic.kr/p/2jBxMKV​

All bulbs ON

https://flic.kr/p/2jBtw24​

The color saturation is INSANE!

 

WOW - the looks glorious!

 

Mesmerising.


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Very interesting to see the T5's over the tank. Most don't realize that most of the best Dutch style tanks in the world use T5.

Stunning picture with excellent color separation.

Of course, helps to start with good subject matter, and you have got that covered.

Wonderful tank. Looking forward to seeing what if any other differences you notice.

 

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.

Been growing very nice looking rotala mac variegated and sunset in the farm tank. The Rotala sunset is almost triple in size.
https://flic.kr/p/2jBKCwB
https://flic.kr/p/2jBPLzw

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:

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Amazing tank and the new lights bring out all of the color. Well done!

I notice you incorporated some hair grass. Is it E. vivipara or E. acicularis?

Thanks.
Not a hair grass.
It's the Eriocaulon sp. feather duster.

 

Amazing tank and the new lights bring out all of the color. Well done!

I notice you incorporated some hair grass. Is it E. vivipara or E. acicularis?

 

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.