[davemonkey]

Hey "OldMan", the tank looks great. Maybe could use some color. The layout is great and I REALLY like your driftwoood. I may have a little somethin' for ya'. I'll PM you.

As far as the substrate, your plants will root in quicker than in some other substrates, and after that you won't have the 'floating' problem...but until that time...
Anyway, it's done a GREAT job with my plants, especially with root tabs added. I've also had great results with the Seachem line of ferts and the EI fert method. (Not trying to say it's better than another brand, it's just the one I've been using. Pfertz also had a good line of products.)

 

[davemonkey]

I would trim off the dying leaves of the anubias so they don't contaminate anything. I can only see a slight diff between the 'gold' and 'green', but it's always hard for me to tell with a picture. Seeing things in person is the only way to really 'see' them.

It's good that the anubias are portable. That was a great idea!

I can't wait to see what you do with the tank once the new plants arrive.

-Dave

 

[davemonkey]

Howdy, Glenn! I just got back from vacation and saw the updated pics. The tanks looks good with the variety and extra color. I agree with Scouter about the bolbitus (no such thing as "taboo" in my book when it come to aquariums ). I'm glad you were able to find a place for most of the plants.

I thought for sure I would come home to a disaster area, but many of my new plants from TexGal started filling nicely and my Vals started taking over again. Only problem was some film algae, but it was easy to clean up. I found a moss in Ohio and I'm trying it out to see if it will grow submerged (I think it may be stricktly a terrestrial species of Sphagnum, but we'll see).

-Dave

 

[davemonkey]

It's looking good! Everything looks healthy and happy. Those 'Sunset' hygro's and Ludwigia will start growing super fast the closer they get to the surface (nearer the light).

-Dave

 

[davemonkey]

Yes, African Fern is the common name for the Bolbitus that is used commonly in the hobby.

BTW, I bought a bristle-nose today at PetsMart! It was the first shipment they have ever had with them at this location. All the bristle-babies are just barely showing hints of bumps on their noses. I wanted to get 3-4 of them, but I could only get ONE since they were $10 and my wife was there to "help me manage the funds". [-X

Oh well, the fewer fish I have to move, the better.

-Dave

 

[davemonkey]

We need to send our wifes to shoe stores when we go looking for fish.eace:

ound: YES!! Even my wife thought that would be a good idea!

 

[davemonkey]

Waiting on DaveMonkey to get the word and come here bringing his shovel and Pickaxe to help me thin out the Vals and Repens.

ound: I actually got the official word on Friday. I'll bring the PickAxe and Shovel! [smilie=l:

How do I join NASH?

-Dave

 

[davemonkey]

Thanks, Bunbuku! I'll keep my eyes open. It'll probably be the November mtg since I won't actually be there until Nov. 1....unless the October one falls during my house-hunting trip. I can't wait to meet everyone.