ADG-Mike does it again-120cm open top - Page 3 - Aquascaping

eklikewhoa · 06-24-2007, 05:13 PM

I agree to the statement about ADA products! I saw this tank personally the day Mike was scaping it and to think back it was like yesterday when I saw it.

Jason Baliban · 06-24-2007, 06:40 PM

Great layout guys

Do you start dosing right away after setup? If not, what is your normal "ramp up" for dosing?

Thanks

jB

jazzlvr123 · 06-25-2007, 01:11 AM

awesome!!

Left C · 06-25-2007, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by msenske

...I had you check out the hard scape. Remember the hard scape of this layout? Amazing how it disappears and becomes the foundation for the layout.

This is one more beautiful planted aquarium!

Mike, do you have any pics of the hardscape? If you don't, will you describe it?

jsenske · 06-25-2007, 06:51 AM

jeff- I really have not had a problem with crypts except for when I move submersed, established ones into a newly set-up ADA substrate tank. Then melting is a problem, but I used to have that problem with other substrates too. As a rule I don't even try to move submersed crypts or start them in a new tank. I always use immersed-form, nursery grown crypts and I must say that I have not a any problems-- and I use then a lot. I can think of no fewer than 6 tanks right now with fairly substantial crypt populations, no melting issues at all. Were yours immersed or submersed when you started them?

jason- we start in with Brighty K (potassium) from day one, along with Green Bacter. We then phase in 1/2 dose or so (more like 2/3 dose on a high-light, heavy stemmed plant tank like this one) of Green Brighty STEP 1. Brighty Special LIGHTS, ECA, Green Gain usually don't enter the scene until after about a month or so, once things start getting settled, growing, needing trimming, etc. Once things start looking a little pale, we ramp it up further. As I have said before, we like to keep things a little lean (well, very lean actually) in the first 4-5 weeks. As long as plants are growing-I don't worry much and then wait for the plants to "tell me" they need more. I find this to be a very effective early defense against algae.

nevada · 06-25-2007, 08:12 AM

Well Its really a great tank! Great Work Jeff!

Jason Baliban · 06-25-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jsenske

As I have said before, we like to keep things a little lean (well, very lean actually) in the first 4-5 weeks. As long as plants are growing-I don't worry much and then wait for the plants to "tell me" they need more. I find this to be a very effective early defense against algae.

Amen brother!!

Thanks for the explaination.

jB

Jessie · 06-25-2007, 08:51 AM

Wonderful work! I love the deep colors.

On a side note, it was great to see that ADG is the ADA distributor for my favorite LFS, Premier Reef in Lakewood, CO. They said they get a big kick out of working with you guys.

rbittman · 06-25-2007, 12:20 PM

That tank is just spectacular. I really like the horizontal look and the fact that there are "layers" of color and texture as you go from front to back. I think the use of color was really nice too, with no strong reds, but nice use of greens and yellows. Absolutely beautiful!

msenske · 06-25-2007, 03:44 PM

Thank you . This week I will be taking this one down and preparing for a new layout . I have to keep Jeff on his toes .

Speaking of Jeff I will try to have him photograph the hard scape this time on the new layout so that we can show before and after photos.I normally do my layouts for my office aquarium after hours when no one is around and my wife and kids are not expecting me . I find aquascaping most enjoyable when the element of time in not relevant .