Apologies for the delayed update.
Here she is being filled very slowly with a 5mm tube
Filled (this was 3 weeks ago, 2 weeks substrate leaching time with just the substrate and rocks in there, filter and heater on, no lighting. I did about around 6 50-80% water changes over the 2 weeks, adding 5 drops of ADA green bacter per day to speed up the filter maturation period.
HC is such a beautiful little plant, especially the perfectly round Tropica 1-2-grow portions.
Commence planting...
Planted.
I have altered the rocks slightly, as they were no where near to matching my original formation. At first, I rather weakly accepted that they will never be exactly the same, but then decided to have another go, to get them as close as possible. I compared photos to see exactly where changes were needed, still tweaking a bit, nearly there now. The HC seems to be settling in nicely already, the shoots looking a little more perky and full in colour. There is also some HG to be added in certain places between the rocks, this will add some height and soften the rocks a little.
I will take some proper photos with the SLR and tripod when I have a few hours and have settle on the rock formation. Regular updates on changes and growth will follow from there. So far so good! All feedback and opinion is more than welcome.