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Hi! Just got a pile of HC and Glosso from April's Aquarium up here in BC (best prices, awesome to deal with!!
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I have Onyx sand and a top layer of Eco-Complete. As you can see I've split up the HC and Glosso and have planted it emersed with water just below the substrate surface. I also got some anubias that I've set around the driftwood.
A few questions for those that have been successful doing this:
1. How much of a vent do I need for exchange of gases etc? In the picture the two holes for the filteration pipes are taped off. The only air coming in and out is through a 1/4 inch hole drilled on the right of the tank.
2. How often can the canopy be opened without loosing too much moisture? I've noticed there is a LOT of condensation on the glass and it builds up real fast after I close the lid.
3. Besides the plants in eco-complete, do I need to do any fertilization?
4. I also have anubias...nana, coffeolia and dwarf. Do I have to plant them or can I grow them in the air stuck to the driftwood emersed? Should I mist them every day? Has anyone done anubias emersed? Will they survive?
5. What is a good photoperiod for this? I've been doing 12 hours for the last two days.
Thanks for any help!!
I have Onyx sand and a top layer of Eco-Complete. As you can see I've split up the HC and Glosso and have planted it emersed with water just below the substrate surface. I also got some anubias that I've set around the driftwood.
A few questions for those that have been successful doing this:
1. How much of a vent do I need for exchange of gases etc? In the picture the two holes for the filteration pipes are taped off. The only air coming in and out is through a 1/4 inch hole drilled on the right of the tank.
2. How often can the canopy be opened without loosing too much moisture? I've noticed there is a LOT of condensation on the glass and it builds up real fast after I close the lid.
3. Besides the plants in eco-complete, do I need to do any fertilization?
4. I also have anubias...nana, coffeolia and dwarf. Do I have to plant them or can I grow them in the air stuck to the driftwood emersed? Should I mist them every day? Has anyone done anubias emersed? Will they survive?
5. What is a good photoperiod for this? I've been doing 12 hours for the last two days.
Thanks for any help!!

