3 gal. Basic Iwagumi - Page 3 - Aquascaping

jassar · 10-20-2006, 11:54 AM

The rock work is great.....Now it's time to see it planted!
Cheers!

gf225 · 10-21-2006, 03:14 AM

Thanks again for all the feedback and advice. I'm happy with the stones now so they're staying put. I do appreciate your opinions though, it is very interesting to hear from different perspectives, so thank you.

My HC and hairgrass have been ordered. 5 pots of Tropica HC that has been stored/grown-on hydroponically and 2 pots of Tropica Eleocharis acicularis that has just come in from Tropica, Denmark.

They should arrive Tuesday 24th October. All plants supplied by Aqua Essentials, UK.

gf225 · 10-21-2006, 11:18 PM

Background added.

It is simply a 12x8" photo of the sky (taken from the top of a Welsh mountain!) fixed to the glass using vegatable oil and a credit card.

The filter and CO2 are running ready for the planting.

The CO2 diffuser I am using is so small I've squeezed it into my HOB filter just before the outlet. This way the microbubbles get distributed throughout the water column effectively and there's less gear in the tank.

I get some more photos soon.

4 pots of Tropica HC and 2 hairgrass should arrive 25th Oct.

gf225 · 10-22-2006, 02:37 AM

Close-up of CO2 diffuser and HOB filter

CO2 diffuser in position

Tank in situ (kitchen) with all running gear

The final tank location will probably be away from the stereo so not to scare the livestock!

jassar · 10-22-2006, 04:14 AM

I must say this is a *cute* looking tank!

ruki · 10-22-2006, 09:39 AM

I like the pictures. Very informative. I'll have to try this!

One thought: if there are many plants in it and not many fish, the plants may provide sufficient filteration by themselves. But, then again the HOB filter is a great place to stash a heater.