man...you have a lot of talent! and patience to plant that glosso like that
in 2 months time thats gonna be an amazing tank (just like the 5ft counterpart)
in 2 months time thats gonna be an amazing tank (just like the 5ft counterpart)
+2.5ft Iwagumi Shallow Tank
As promised, my latest planted tank. Most of the items are recycled from previous setup. I didn't really source for any new stuff besides the tank and light.
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Tank Specs:
Dimension: 77cm (L) x 35cm (W) x 30cm (H).
Light: 24w T5HO x 4, currently turn on ~5hours daily.
Substrate: ADA Amazonia I + ADA Powersand Special + Small lava rocks + BorneoWild substrate additives (BorneoWild Balance, Boost P, Bacter Crystal and Bacter Energy - 1 bottle for each).
Hardscape: Lava rock.
Filtration: Eheim Ecco Pro 2036 connected to Cal Aqua Lab nano glass lilypipe (in+out).
Co2: Approx 1bps via glass ceramic diffuser.
Additives/Supplement: 1/3 push of Brighty K daily and sprinkle small amount of BorneoWild Bacter Crystal after each water change.
Flora: Glosso
Fauna: None atm but will keep high grade CRS in future.
Maintenance: 70% WC every day.
Note - Soil is recycled from previous 5ft setup. Lava rock is reused from previous 1ft setup.
Tank Specs:
Dimension: 77cm (L) x 35cm (W) x 30cm (H).
Light: 24w T5HO x 4, currently turn on ~5hours daily.
Substrate: ADA Amazonia I + ADA Powersand Special + Small lava rocks + BorneoWild substrate additives (BorneoWild Balance, Boost P, Bacter Crystal and Bacter Energy - 1 bottle for each).
Hardscape: Lava rock.
Filtration: Eheim Ecco Pro 2036 connected to Cal Aqua Lab nano glass lilypipe (in+out).
Co2: Approx 1bps via glass ceramic diffuser.
Additives/Supplement: 1/3 push of Brighty K daily and sprinkle small amount of BorneoWild Bacter Crystal after each water change.
Flora: Glosso
Fauna: None atm but will keep high grade CRS in future.
Maintenance: 70% WC every day.
Note - Soil is recycled from previous 5ft setup. Lava rock is reused from previous 1ft setup.
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More pictures during the setup . . .
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BorneoWild complete substrate system (similar to ADA subs system)
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Dump in used soil/powersand/lava rock from 5ft tank. Hardscape (big lava rock) is recycled from previous 1ft tank.
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Perform WIWO before planting.
I will post up picture of how Glosso is planted in this tank. Basically Glosso is carefully selected and separated into one "node". It is a back breaking work but worth every effort.
. . . more coming up
BorneoWild complete substrate system (similar to ADA subs system)
Dump in used soil/powersand/lava rock from 5ft tank. Hardscape (big lava rock) is recycled from previous 1ft tank.
Perform WIWO before planting.
I will post up picture of how Glosso is planted in this tank. Basically Glosso is carefully selected and separated into one "node". It is a back breaking work but worth every effort.
. . . more coming up
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james7139 - this is not an ADA tank. It is a custom tank with extremely neat silicone work. I am quite impressed actually 
More pictures as promised . . .
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Glosso is separated into each "node" and planted one by one. Best if you got assistant otherwise be prepared to get backache after planting.
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Result after don't-know-how-long of planting
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Slowly filling up with water.
Glosso is separated into each "node" and planted one by one. Best if you got assistant otherwise be prepared to get backache after planting.
Result after don't-know-how-long of planting
Slowly filling up with water.
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Clare12345 - Completed picture is on the first post. I will keep everyone updated on the progress of this tank.
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Growth after Day 2
Note - apologize for the mis-focus picture but I hope you guys can see the new shoots.
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Growth after Day 7. More new shoots emerging from the soil
Growth after Day 2
Note - apologize for the mis-focus picture but I hope you guys can see the new shoots.
Growth after Day 7. More new shoots emerging from the soil
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Latest FTS.
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It is greener now . . .
It is greener now . . .
Replace 2 x 24W T5HO Original light bulb (Katana) with 2 x 24W T5HO Giesemann Powerchrome Midday.
I guess I am now a sucker for German made stuff. :roll:
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