Wow. That setup is nice. I'm crazy about the stand. It's really sleek.
Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Can't wait to see what you do with it!
20L Learning the art of the planted tank
I am starting up a new planted tank after long break from any real fish tanks. This is a learning experience for me so I appreciate all feedback.
20 gal Long
Fluval 206 canister filter
So here is the new tank, standard 20L and stand from Petco.
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I put 20lbs of Eco complete in there just to get things going. Just added water so its a bit cloudy.
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The aquascaping is still in the planing stage so I just have the tank cycling at the moment. I have some goodies coming in the mail so there should be some more exciting pictures coming soon.
20 gal Long
Fluval 206 canister filter
So here is the new tank, standard 20L and stand from Petco.
I put 20lbs of Eco complete in there just to get things going. Just added water so its a bit cloudy.
The aquascaping is still in the planing stage so I just have the tank cycling at the moment. I have some goodies coming in the mail so there should be some more exciting pictures coming soon.
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I got my plants in today. :icon_smil
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I put some plastic in to try and control the dwarf hairgrass growth.
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Yes its new model. Here is some data
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I am planning on fertilizing once I figure out exactly what I need. I treat my ro/di water with equilibrium at the moment while I research for a good dosing regiment.
I am planning on fertilizing once I figure out exactly what I need. I treat my ro/di water with equilibrium at the moment while I research for a good dosing regiment.
I did a little rearranging again... I am starting EI ferts tomorrow!
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The moneywort (bacopa monnieri) is already doing well above the water. :biggrin: Hopefully it will cover my return pipe soon.
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The moneywort (bacopa monnieri) is already doing well above the water. :biggrin: Hopefully it will cover my return pipe soon.
So I have been dosing for the past week and have some good growth along with some algae forming on the driftwood and the ludwigia peruensis. :icon_cry:
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Some stems have been reacting well and developing a nice red color while others are getting a little hairy
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Same situation on the driftwood.
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Same situation on the driftwood.
Looks good! Getting algae sucks but it just teaches you to change something that will balance your tank better. I'm quite jealous of your setup 
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30ppm CO2 "per drop checker" comes on an hour before lights and turns off with them
75 F
8.5 hours with the lights 24" above substrate
dosing
1/8tsp KNO3
1/32tsp KH2PO4
1/32tsp K2SO4
3x week
1/32 plantex on in between days
50% water change
I am looking forward to a nice three day weekend so I can research this a little more
75 F
8.5 hours with the lights 24" above substrate
dosing
1/8tsp KNO3
1/32tsp KH2PO4
1/32tsp K2SO4
3x week
1/32 plantex on in between days
50% water change
I am looking forward to a nice three day weekend so I can research this a little more
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