Rich1867
Member
Hi everyone.
As I wrote on my introduction post I acquired a fluval flex 34l tank after my wifes adopted gold fish suddenly died. Over the Xmas period I managed to gather all the items needed to turn it into a planted tank and re-discover the hobby I left 6 years ago. I work away a lot and my wife doesn't have the time to manage a high maintenance tank so finger crossed if this goes well, and doesnt cause havoc, I can persuade her that we NEED another, bigger tank!!
Specs
2 Days later one of the wood pieces developed the usual white fur and during water changes I'm vac'in as much off as I can, but mainly waiting for it to sort itself out.
On 30th Dec the Xmas decs came down and the tank was moved into it's permanent position in the living room whilst having a water change.
I have been carrying out 3x water changes a week of about 20-30% and still continue to do so. Most plants seem to be doing well but the Monte-Carlo isn't looking the greatest the pics below were taken yesterday (9 days, after planting). I reduced the lighting 3 days ago from 100% to 80% but now wondering if they dont have enough light? Can anyone offer advice on whether they are deficient anything or if this is part of a bedding in phase?
Thanks for looking and excuse the poor pictures. I appreciate any help you throw my way.
As I wrote on my introduction post I acquired a fluval flex 34l tank after my wifes adopted gold fish suddenly died. Over the Xmas period I managed to gather all the items needed to turn it into a planted tank and re-discover the hobby I left 6 years ago. I work away a lot and my wife doesn't have the time to manage a high maintenance tank so finger crossed if this goes well, and doesnt cause havoc, I can persuade her that we NEED another, bigger tank!!
Specs
- Fluval Flex 34L (9G) 33x33x35cm
- 3 Stage Filter unit built in back containing foam, Carbon and Biomax media.
- Original pump replaced with 450 lph unit with dual outputs heads.
- Standard 7W 7500K LED light runs 6 hours a day on white and magenta with the white light now set at 80%.
- Tropica aquarium soil
- Redmoor wood
- EA The Aquascaper Complete Liquid Plant Food. 1.8ml per day
- Floragrow Carbo. 1ml per day
- Micranthemum Monte-Carlo (Tropica 1-2-Grow)
- Helanthium Tenellum Green (Tropica 1-2-Grow)
- Cryptocoryne Usteriana (Tropica)
- Ludwig Palustris (Tropica)
2 Days later one of the wood pieces developed the usual white fur and during water changes I'm vac'in as much off as I can, but mainly waiting for it to sort itself out.
On 30th Dec the Xmas decs came down and the tank was moved into it's permanent position in the living room whilst having a water change.
I have been carrying out 3x water changes a week of about 20-30% and still continue to do so. Most plants seem to be doing well but the Monte-Carlo isn't looking the greatest the pics below were taken yesterday (9 days, after planting). I reduced the lighting 3 days ago from 100% to 80% but now wondering if they dont have enough light? Can anyone offer advice on whether they are deficient anything or if this is part of a bedding in phase?
Thanks for looking and excuse the poor pictures. I appreciate any help you throw my way.