[raven_wilde]

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how do I keep that damn flourite away from the sand?

You're probably fighting a losing battle... its been my experience that sand always sinks down to the bottom and any sort of gravel eventually rides on top. Think about it- grains of sand are smaller, they are eventually going to work their way down through the airspace in the flourite.

I think any tank that maintains a sand space successfully does so because some sort of barrier (like clear plastic) is installed before the sand and gravel are poured in. I have definitely seen this done in other tank journals on this site and APC.

 

[griffin_pak]

You're probably fighting a losing battle... its been my experience that sand always sinks down to the bottom and any sort of gravel eventually rides on top. Think about it- grains of sand are smaller, they are eventually going to work their way down through the airspace in the flourite.

I think any tank that maintains a sand space successfully does so because some sort of barrier (like clear plastic) is installed before the sand and gravel are poured in. I have definitely seen this done in other tank journals on this site and APC.

Nooooooooooooooooooo.... hahaha hopefully once the HC grows in the mixing will cease..... till then I will be adding more sand (probably see a tank full of SAND, CLEAN SAND)

 

[moonshinetheslacker]

I absolutely have to put in my 2 cents here. The stand looks good, and appears to be built plenty sturdy... but wood paneling? It makes me think it belongs in an RV, no offense! :flick: Next time you're at home depot, check out the backerboard in the tile section. You might find something that will look pretty amazing. I recently saw someone use tile backerboard for siding on their house, and it looks AWESOME.

Again, just my two cents. take 'em or leave 'em.

But at least paint the paneling?

Sorry, I have a hatred of wood paneling. It runs deep in me. Instilled since childhood (no joke) by my entire family. My apologies for being anti-paneling. Feel free to protest. It is a free country after all.

sort of...

but THAT'S another discussion!:hihi:

In any event, good work on the stand, and good job saving cash. I think concrete backerboard would make your stand look jaw-dropping awesome.

And be careful with that paneling near the baseboard heat! I would at least put something between the heat and the stand. Maybe... tile backerboard?

 

[griffin_pak]

I absolutely have to put in my 2 cents here. The stand looks good, and appears to be built plenty sturdy... but wood paneling? It makes me think it belongs in an RV, no offense! :flick: Next time you're at home depot, check out the backerboard in the tile section. You might find something that will look pretty amazing. I recently saw someone use tile backerboard for siding on their house, and it looks AWESOME.

Again, just my two cents. take 'em or leave 'em.

But at least paint the paneling?

Sorry, I have a hatred of wood paneling. It runs deep in me. Instilled since childhood (no joke) by my entire family. My apologies for being anti-paneling. Feel free to protest. It is a free country after all.

sort of...

but THAT'S another discussion!:hihi:

In any event, good work on the stand, and good job saving cash. I think concrete backerboard would make your stand look jaw-dropping awesome.

And be careful with that paneling near the baseboard heat! I would at least put something between the heat and the stand. Maybe... tile backerboard?

hmmmm so like add backerboard and then slap on these tiles :icon_mrgr:icon_mrgr

 

[moonshinetheslacker]

:icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek:

There should be a smiley like this:

:shootme:

:flick:

I see I've met the anti-moonshine!

(sorry for the derailment)

(kinda)

 

[150EH]

It looks good and the flame moss ends up looking real cool, lots of folks that use sand syphon it out and replace it on a monthly basis to keep it clean and white. Also I use a little Excel to boost the growth of new plants from time to time, it works good and I dose the second day amount and forget about the large first dose. If you try it just becareful not to over do it or plants will melt or worse, but even though I use CO2, high light, and dose EI the Excel helps if you stick to 5 ml per every 50 gallons of water, good luck.

I would think Moonshine and faux wood paneling go together like ying and yang!

 

[griffin_pak]

blue in the morning, green optimal, yellow towards the end... needs to reduce BPS

 

[griffin_pak]

thanks 150EH, will do the siphoning, makes sense to do it

 

[griffin_pak]

Ive been plagued by brown algae, which I killed and conquered MUHAHAHA

however as a side affect my HC was covered with this stuff, so HC adapted and started growing vertical. And still is continuing to do so..... how do I stop it and make it grow horizontal

 

[wpgfish]

love the idea for hanging the light hope you dont mind if i steel you idea, oh and great looking tank

 

[griffin_pak]

thanks wpgfish!

any idea how to make HC grown horizontal and not vertical (my PARs are way high (not sure if thats the right unit) but since my tank is 12inches deep, light hits the bottom quite nicely)

 

[griffin_pak]

And here she is after a couple of months of no updats:

 

[griffin_pak]

any suggestions as to what should be growing on that driftwood?
Note rear end is less lit up....

fissiden is too slow, flame moss isnt good looking enough....

 

[plecostomouse]

any suggestions as to what should be growing on that driftwood?
Note rear end is less lit up....

fissiden is too slow, flame moss isnt good looking enough....

load it up with lots of windelov java fern! that stuff is kool!

 

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Cool sized tank, I think you need to add another light. This will help with the moss and the plants behind the driftwood.

 

[griffin_pak]

Updates with fishies~!!!

 

[JEden8]

Lookin good!

 

[hydrophyte]

Very nice.

This shape tank would make a great riparium.

 

[griffin_pak]

thanks guys! appreciate it!

 

[davidwes]

Where did you get the tank? It the perfect size/dimensions.