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a noob tank "RTFM" trigon corner tank
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jimwalsh
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Re: a noob tank "RTFM"
jimwalsh
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Re: a noob tank "RTFM"
jimwalsh
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Re: a noob tank "RTFM"
does this colour look about right?
does this colour look about right?
Gary Nelson
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Hi Jim, I'd say that drop checker is more towards the blue side.. You need a bit more co2 in - mines veering more to yellow sometimes. Aim for bright lime green.
Hi Jim, I'd say that drop checker is more towards the blue side.. You need a bit more co2 in - mines veering more to yellow sometimes. Aim for bright lime green.
jimwalsh
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my bubble count is already about 2-3 per second should i turn it up further?
my bubble count is already about 2-3 per second should i turn it up further?
jimwalsh
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one more shot
one more shot
jimwalsh
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added a powerhead which seems to have helped I have managed to turn down the co2 and the drop checker is more lime green
my plants look relatively happy at the moment (early days I know)
added a powerhead which seems to have helped I have managed to turn down the co2 and the drop checker is more lime green
my plants look relatively happy at the moment (early days I know)
jimwalsh
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Re: a noob tank "RTFM"
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several additions swords at the back and Limnophila sessiliflora behind the big stone
my lights stopped working so I have replaced them with led (TMC grobeams)
i have added a spray bar which has seemed to help the flow
and I have moved the ceramic diffuser below the inlet and I have been able to turn down the CO2 and the dropchecker is now much more green
several additions swords at the back and Limnophila sessiliflora behind the big stone
my lights stopped working so I have replaced them with led (TMC grobeams)
i have added a spray bar which has seemed to help the flow
and I have moved the ceramic diffuser below the inlet and I have been able to turn down the CO2 and the dropchecker is now much more green
jimwalsh
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Re: a noob tank "RTFM"
all change again got a new JBL 1501 which is not working so the 305 is back on duty but I have swapped over to an inline diffuser
plants seem happy...
all change again got a new JBL 1501 which is not working so the 305 is back on duty but I have swapped over to an inline diffuser
plants seem happy...
jack-rythm
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Re: a noob tank "RTFM"
Starting to bush out well. Bit intrigued bout how your going to use that above space. Can see you eventually just going all out for a jungle style tank. 🙂
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Starting to bush out well. Bit intrigued bout how your going to use that above space. Can see you eventually just going all out for a jungle style tank. 🙂
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jimwalsh
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thinking about getting some twisty wood and retro fitting it to the scape...
all tips appreciated! 😉
thinking about getting some twisty wood and retro fitting it to the scape...
all tips appreciated! 😉
Lindy
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Re: a noob tank "RTFM"
Attach the wood to something heavy ie stone or slate. I'm peed off with the number of times my wood has moved because I've snagged it when doing maintenance and It never goes back to quite the same place. I got some nano redmoore root(for my 16l) from thegreenmachine and have tied it to a heavy piece of slate. I wrapped the slate in a hair net first the tied the wood to the hairnet and then ran some nylon over the top of the hair net to tighten it all down. I then covered with the substrate. Now when I knock it it has some movement but goes back to its normal postion. Now I just have to do the same with the wood in my other tank but will have to wait as there is root tabs in the substate and I'm scared of disturbing them!
Attach the wood to something heavy ie stone or slate. I'm peed off with the number of times my wood has moved because I've snagged it when doing maintenance and It never goes back to quite the same place. I got some nano redmoore root(for my 16l) from thegreenmachine and have tied it to a heavy piece of slate. I wrapped the slate in a hair net first the tied the wood to the hairnet and then ran some nylon over the top of the hair net to tighten it all down. I then covered with the substrate. Now when I knock it it has some movement but goes back to its normal postion. Now I just have to do the same with the wood in my other tank but will have to wait as there is root tabs in the substate and I'm scared of disturbing them!
jimwalsh
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ldcgroomer thanks for that, this sort of info is why this forum great!
ldcgroomer thanks for that, this sort of info is why this forum great!
jack-rythm
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Great idea on the hairnet! U could even stick some moss or Riccia in it! 🙂
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Great idea on the hairnet! U could even stick some moss or Riccia in it! 🙂
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Lindy
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Well the hairnet and slate are completely covered in substrate.
Well the hairnet and slate are completely covered in substrate.
jack-rythm
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Oh OK.. well could be an idea for a future scape for anyone.. nice wood though mate
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Oh OK.. well could be an idea for a future scape for anyone.. nice wood though mate
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jimwalsh
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new filter all fitted ehiem 2078, the plants are all doing st vitus dance at present...
will post new pics soon
new filter all fitted ehiem 2078, the plants are all doing st vitus dance at present...
will post new pics soon
