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Another Flexi Mini Scape Set
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look forward to seeing the pics!
thanks for the pics!
Does anyone have an idea of how many weeks I'm looking at for noticeable growth?
I think I'm starting to see some stronger shoots etc, but I've also noticed my ample misting has caused the water level to rise pretty much up to the substrate, should I avoid misting and let this evaporate down a bit? Still keeping the cling film on
I think I'm starting to see some stronger shoots etc, but I've also noticed my ample misting has caused the water level to rise pretty much up to the substrate, should I avoid misting and let this evaporate down a bit? Still keeping the cling film on
You can push the soil away from 1 corner - add a plastic barrier - then easily syphon extra water
You may be misting too heavily - use a very fine mist
Jurijs mit JS did a dry start recently, check out his FB spray videos
Good point, would I be able to avoid misting for a few days or is this a recipe for trouble?
Hi all, quick update on the flexi emersed growth below.
Lobelia cardinalis is growing in ok, along with the reineckii mini red. Monte Carlo is so so, but this is because I'm overspraying I think, and it's getting submersed!
I also removed the hydrocotyle tripartita, as it seemed to creep up the sides but remain totally flat at the middle of its mass, this was slightly disappointing but I'm wondering if it's due to the high light intensity encouraging dense flat growth?
In any case, I now need a replacement for the top left corner, something that will look suitable next to the other plants but also offer a little variety!
Any suggestions?
Lobelia cardinalis is growing in ok, along with the reineckii mini red. Monte Carlo is so so, but this is because I'm overspraying I think, and it's getting submersed!
I also removed the hydrocotyle tripartita, as it seemed to creep up the sides but remain totally flat at the middle of its mass, this was slightly disappointing but I'm wondering if it's due to the high light intensity encouraging dense flat growth?
In any case, I now need a replacement for the top left corner, something that will look suitable next to the other plants but also offer a little variety!
Any suggestions?
DutchMuch
Member
hmmm... in emersed growth the hydro wouldn't have grown upwards anyway to my knowledge or extensive experience on the plant.
Submersed it could have been done with proper trimming and control, sometimes even naturally.
Submersed it could have been done with proper trimming and control, sometimes even naturally.
Another lesson learned!
Decided to try pogostemon Helferi, one of my forgotten favourites! Hopefully can acquire some sooner than later
DutchMuch
Member
Good luck trying to find it! in the US I was looking for it for a 2 week period before I setup my 40b and couldn't find ANY good quality ones. Hard stuff around here!
p.s. I forgot to say epic plant growth!
Marc Davis
Member
Looks good. Similar to my latest nano set up (see signature). I would add some form of rotala in there personally but then it is my favourite plant.Hi all, quick update on the flexi emersed growth below.
Lobelia cardinalis is growing in ok, along with the reineckii mini red. Monte Carlo is so so, but this is because I'm overspraying I think, and it's getting submersed!
I also removed the hydrocotyle tripartita, as it seemed to creep up the sides but remain totally flat at the middle of its mass, this was slightly disappointing but I'm wondering if it's due to the high light intensity encouraging dense flat growth?
In any case, I now need a replacement for the top left corner, something that will look suitable next to the other plants but also offer a little variety!
Any suggestions?
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Update, I decommissioned this, removing most of the plants onto my windowsill planter to continue their growth, and with the sunlight its been night and day, they've rocketed in growth compared to the light of the flexi mini.
Guess it illustrates that natural is best, at least in this case!
I'm getting itchy feet to restart this again though, perhaps a wet start right from the beginning this time and more of a dutch scape as per original intentions!
Guess it illustrates that natural is best, at least in this case!
I'm getting itchy feet to restart this again though, perhaps a wet start right from the beginning this time and more of a dutch scape as per original intentions!
Matt @ ScapeEasy
Member
What kit do you plan to use on the tank? I have just done an extremely low tech 12 litre set up with this light, sounds like you may be going the opposite direction? Really interested to hear your thoughts and see your progress! 
What kit do you plan to use on the tank? I have just done an extremely low tech 12 litre set up with this light, sounds like you may be going the opposite direction? Really interested to hear your thoughts and see your progress!
I've got a small aquael hob, and I'm a big fan of the dennerle bio co2, I've been very pleased with results using it on other tanks
Matt @ ScapeEasy
Member
Must admit I'm enjoying the bio co2 also... though early days here, good to see others are getting good results too.
Matt @ ScapeEasy
Member
I've just looked up dennerle bio co2... I have been mistaken!
I am using biological liquid carbon. Sorry for any misunderstanding...
I am using biological liquid carbon. Sorry for any misunderstanding...
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No worries! I haven't tried the biological liquid carbon, i'll need to look at it, is the main ingredient still glut? Not a fan of the stuff, even in extremely diluted quantities...
as per the dennerle bio co2, it is yeast based, but lasts over a month at a bubble every 3 seconds or so, very simple to set up and brilliant for tanks that don't have super ridiculous high light. Whether its going to be enough for my flexi mini set remains to be seen, worst case i'll add manual dimming i.e. floating plants etc lol
No worries! I haven't tried the biological liquid carbon, i'll need to look at it, is the main ingredient still glut? Not a fan of the stuff, even in extremely diluted quantities...
as per the dennerle bio co2, it is yeast based, but lasts over a month at a bubble every 3 seconds or so, very simple to set up and brilliant for tanks that don't have super ridiculous high light. Whether its going to be enough for my flexi mini set remains to be seen, worst case i'll add manual dimming i.e. floating plants etc lol
