jassar

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

 

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gf225

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

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

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

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

ruki

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.

gf225

Thanks.

I need the filter to distribute my CO2 mist and other nutrients, as well as to minimise NH3/4 and NO2.
Good point. Perhaps you guys may like to help me out on the heating issue please?

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...r-a-3-gal.html

jlui83

Is the Co2 Diffuser your using just a simple airstone?

chadly

would you think the heat from your light would heat the tank?

gf225

No. It looks like one but produces finer bubbles as it is made from glass.

Dymax Ceramic Atomiser [252658] - £4.95 : Aqua Essentials

 

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