KH = 4
pH = 7.20 (no stock in the tank at the moment, once added I am hoping to keep the tank on 6.90-7.00)
FE = ? (havent measured this yet.
I am using Sera Florena at the moment on top of the nutrient enriched substrate and fert tabs.
Temp = 26.3c
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Thread: C02 Planted Tank - Trial Run
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Thu Sep 15, 2005, 01:34 PM #31Founder
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Sat Sep 17, 2005, 10:17 AM #32Founder
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* Update *
Have added a couple more plants and some livestock.
Plants - 2 x Blyxa aubertii
Fish - 2 x Otocinclus affinis, 2 x Crossocheilus siamensis
Images on there way...
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Sat Sep 17, 2005, 10:25 AM #33Founder
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Images - bear in mind a lot of plants are still to be added.
The growth on the current plants in just the past week has been unbelievable.
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Sat Sep 17, 2005, 01:17 PM #34Free Swimmer
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The Rotala has doubled in size.
What lighting are you using on the this trial set up ?
Sorry if you already have mentioned it I may have missed it.
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Sat Sep 17, 2005, 01:24 PM #35Founder
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The Rotala has certainly grown, I just wish I got a pic an hour before hand, as it was more opened up, showing the red colouration.
Originally Posted by OscarManAlpha
As for the lighting (which I didnt specify before) it is simply running on 2 x 4ft tubes. One is an 36w Arcadia Original Tropical Lamp tube , the other an NEC Tri-Phosphor 6700k 37w tube. (nothing flash, but with only 16-17 inches from gravel surface to light, I dont feel any more is needed, YET)
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Sat Sep 17, 2005, 02:04 PM #36Free Swimmer
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Need a time lapse camera to truly appreciate it lol.The Rotala has certainly grown, I just wish I got a pic an hour before hand, as it was more opened up, showing the red colouration.
Know any camera companies who are willing too sponsor !!
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Thu Oct 06, 2005, 11:12 AM #37Founder
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Have just added a couple of Didiplis diandra plants and 3 x Eleocharis acicularis (dwarf hairgrass) to the tank.
Will take some pics over the weekend.
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Fri Oct 07, 2005, 10:20 PM #38Just an Egg
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that's a very nice tank. simple and clean as well
thanks for sharing
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Mon Oct 10, 2005, 12:04 PM #39Wrigglers
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got them pics coming, cant wait
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Mon Oct 10, 2005, 12:32 PM #40Founder
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oops... will have to get that done tomorrow night... sorry
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