Hey guys,
Tank Dimensions (LxWxH): 24x12x18
Tank Volume (litres or gallons): 23g I beleive
Lighting Intensity(No of Watts) : ?? 3 x24watts with reflectors
Type of Lighting (FL/PL/MH) : T5 FL
No. of Hours your light is on : 9-2 then 5-10
CO2 Injection Rate (bps) : unsure - 2 bottles - 2 cups of sugar 1 spoon wine yeast and some baking soda
Type of CO2 (DIY/Liquid/Tank) : DIY
Method of Injection (e.g. Diffusor/Reactor): 1 on internal filter 1 on airstone
Substrate Used : 2 bags eco-complete
How Thick is your base fert : 3.5"??
How thick is your gravel :
Liquid Fertilizers Used : flourish
Frequency of fertilization : 1ml per 3 days
Tank Temperature : 24 or so
Type of Filter (overhead/internal/canister) : internal
Filter media used : sponge only
How long has your tank been set up : 8 days
Fish: nil so far - to be - dwarf puffers (8-10) ottocinclus (4-5) small shrimps.
Test kits used (brand and type): irrelevant?
Water change routine: nil so far first one tonite, then every 4 days prolly 50% unless otherwise advised
Describe your question or problem in detail:
This is the bulk bit then :roll:. Planted this tank a week ago as above. Most stuff is settling well with just the usual crypt melts etc - except for blyxa japonica thats basically not caught at all, its all dying (melting away) - which I understand is the case quite often as its very difficult plant.
If some takes root I might be ok, but if not whats a suggested replacement?? I was trying for mostly sri-lanka or sth east asian plants where I could (for DPs who like them). I was thinking perhaps vallisneria torta (short twisted vallis).
I know the tank is well sparse, I didnt realise those crypts were so so tiny, and I cant plant lilaeopsis to save my life!! I was thinking about adding another 10-20 fleshier crypts in to fill it - suggestions??? Also next to the driftwood 2 large whitish pebble kinda rocks coming hopefully. And behind it slight left, some rotala macrandra was an idea.
Going to test everything tonight and do a 50% water change, then keep my flourish regime up every 2 days and every 4th day do a water change again - for a bit.
Any other suggestions or comments??? All taken healthily, I am just a beginner so want to learn!!
1 other problem is some kinda hair algae *i think* - its long thin thread like, almost spider web like, off wall and plants in current. Was going to add some shrimps if the tank checks out - they might eat it?? Also the water change tonight might sort out any difficiency??
thanks in advance
Ken
Tank Dimensions (LxWxH): 24x12x18
Tank Volume (litres or gallons): 23g I beleive
Lighting Intensity(No of Watts) : ?? 3 x24watts with reflectors
Type of Lighting (FL/PL/MH) : T5 FL
No. of Hours your light is on : 9-2 then 5-10
CO2 Injection Rate (bps) : unsure - 2 bottles - 2 cups of sugar 1 spoon wine yeast and some baking soda
Type of CO2 (DIY/Liquid/Tank) : DIY
Method of Injection (e.g. Diffusor/Reactor): 1 on internal filter 1 on airstone
Substrate Used : 2 bags eco-complete
How Thick is your base fert : 3.5"??
How thick is your gravel :
Liquid Fertilizers Used : flourish
Frequency of fertilization : 1ml per 3 days
Tank Temperature : 24 or so
Type of Filter (overhead/internal/canister) : internal
Filter media used : sponge only
How long has your tank been set up : 8 days
Fish: nil so far - to be - dwarf puffers (8-10) ottocinclus (4-5) small shrimps.
Test kits used (brand and type): irrelevant?
Water change routine: nil so far first one tonite, then every 4 days prolly 50% unless otherwise advised
Describe your question or problem in detail:
This is the bulk bit then :roll:. Planted this tank a week ago as above. Most stuff is settling well with just the usual crypt melts etc - except for blyxa japonica thats basically not caught at all, its all dying (melting away) - which I understand is the case quite often as its very difficult plant.
If some takes root I might be ok, but if not whats a suggested replacement?? I was trying for mostly sri-lanka or sth east asian plants where I could (for DPs who like them). I was thinking perhaps vallisneria torta (short twisted vallis).
I know the tank is well sparse, I didnt realise those crypts were so so tiny, and I cant plant lilaeopsis to save my life!! I was thinking about adding another 10-20 fleshier crypts in to fill it - suggestions??? Also next to the driftwood 2 large whitish pebble kinda rocks coming hopefully. And behind it slight left, some rotala macrandra was an idea.
Going to test everything tonight and do a 50% water change, then keep my flourish regime up every 2 days and every 4th day do a water change again - for a bit.
Any other suggestions or comments??? All taken healthily, I am just a beginner so want to learn!!
1 other problem is some kinda hair algae *i think* - its long thin thread like, almost spider web like, off wall and plants in current. Was going to add some shrimps if the tank checks out - they might eat it?? Also the water change tonight might sort out any difficiency??
thanks in advance
Ken