Recently did a large rescape on my tank. 2 weeks after 75% rescape. Monte Carlo carpeted in 2 weeks! Such an awesome easy plant to use! Plant List: Cyprus helferi, Blyxa japonica, Riccardia (mini pellia), Staurogyne repens, Monte Carlo, Fissidens fontanus moss, dwarf sagittaria, java moss, Hydro sp. Japan, Potamogeton Gayi, Anubias nana petite, Micro Sword.
I decided to go back to using LEDs and am actually getting faster growth and higher PAR because they are right on top of the tank. I am using a Finnex Ray II and Ecoxotic E-series. The E-series allows for pretty decent color rendering. Great combo to use so far. The reds in the fish and plants look pretty good, and the fish and plants still look rich in color. Of course it helps to already have a mature tank when increasing your light.
ADU Dragon Stone, ADA La Plata/Colorado sand mix. Manzanita branches. Marfied Controsoil. Minimal dosing of DIY fert solutions and Aquavitro. CO2 at 2bps. pH: 6.6, Alkalinity: 3 (potassium bicarbonate buffer), GH: 7, Temperature: 76 degrees.
