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Juwel Trigon 190 Aquarium - Need Help things not so good
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Well my first plant has now reached the surface so i guess its time to prune (not sure how much to take off) also should I let the purple on reach the surface before pruning ?
The grass is now putting out runners - again I think i should cut it back its about 5 cm tall
All seems quite healthy which is good news
needs a trim
as does this
Thanks for looking
John B
The grass is now putting out runners - again I think i should cut it back its about 5 cm tall
All seems quite healthy which is good news
needs a trim
as does this
Thanks for looking
John B
Its been a while since I posted.
S thing are going well overall, I had some nutrient issues with the plant but they are now recovering nicely, i replanted the foreground about 2 weeks ago and its starting to spread.
Oh and I added 12 copper harlequin (in batches of 6) and they seem very happy
Im sure there will be more question in time - but a big thanks to all those who have helped me.
Pics below
John B
The shrimp are growing at speed
The moss has now taken off
The full tank
S thing are going well overall, I had some nutrient issues with the plant but they are now recovering nicely, i replanted the foreground about 2 weeks ago and its starting to spread.
Oh and I added 12 copper harlequin (in batches of 6) and they seem very happy
Im sure there will be more question in time - but a big thanks to all those who have helped me.
Pics below
John B
The shrimp are growing at speed
The moss has now taken off
The full tank
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tim
Member
Going to be a nice mixed carpet there John, like the changes, will be a lovely jungle style scape mate, well done.
Not posted for a while but its been running for 4 months now and it maturing well ( I think)
Current Occupents
6 Amano Shirmp which seem to be getting quite large ?
4 Red Cherry Shrimp - and now 2 babies
6 otocinclus
12 copper harlequin
1 Siamese
I think its safe to increase the harlequin numbers now
Pictures below
Baby Cherry Shrimp - not the best picture, there are 2 of them but only caught 1 in the picture
A very happy Siamese
My growing at speed Amano
General side shot
Full shot
Thanks for looking
John B
Current Occupents
6 Amano Shirmp which seem to be getting quite large ?
4 Red Cherry Shrimp - and now 2 babies
6 otocinclus
12 copper harlequin
1 Siamese
I think its safe to increase the harlequin numbers now
Pictures below
Baby Cherry Shrimp - not the best picture, there are 2 of them but only caught 1 in the picture
A very happy Siamese
My growing at speed Amano
General side shot
Full shot
Thanks for looking
John B
AverageWhiteBloke
Member
Looking good John, very difficult to scape a corner tank but you've pulled it off.
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Its been a while since I posted
So some Tech info firsr
CO2 - on at 4pm off at 10pm
Lights - on at 5pm off at 11pm
2 x Koralia at 900 l/h each and placed them top left and right and they come on for an hour out of every 6 so 4 times per day - when on all areas of the tank have good movment - when they are off all areas do have movement but much slower
Water Temp 25C
Weekly 40% water Change
Weekly addition of 20ml of JBL Ferropol (day after the water change)
at Midday Ph 7.6 and KH 7 drops so CO2 ppm - 5.3
at 9 pm Ph 6.6 and KH 6 drops so CO2 ppm - 45.2
Typical Chemistry mid week
NH3 - 0
NO2 - 0
NO3 - 20 - 40
Occupants
6 Amano Shrimp
4 Red Cherry Shrimp - and now 3 babies
6 otocinclus
12 copper harlequin
1 Siamese
a number of small snails
So whats the issue - well everything is growing and the shrimps are having babies so overall its fine - older plant growth looks dirty, some leaves have holes or a little brown - I suppose i want it cleaner, greener if that make sense
So advice really appreciated
Some pics below with comments to demonstrate areas of concern
You can see new growth at the plant is coming up through the substrate, but the older growth looks dirty and tired (if that makes sense)
The fern seems happy if not a little wild
Poor quality leaves - there is good circulation around the plant at substrate level - there are some algae spots on the glass
The plant by the rock was trimmed a week ago - new growth already
More dirty leaves
Regards
John B
So some Tech info firsr
CO2 - on at 4pm off at 10pm
Lights - on at 5pm off at 11pm
2 x Koralia at 900 l/h each and placed them top left and right and they come on for an hour out of every 6 so 4 times per day - when on all areas of the tank have good movment - when they are off all areas do have movement but much slower
Water Temp 25C
Weekly 40% water Change
Weekly addition of 20ml of JBL Ferropol (day after the water change)
at Midday Ph 7.6 and KH 7 drops so CO2 ppm - 5.3
at 9 pm Ph 6.6 and KH 6 drops so CO2 ppm - 45.2
Typical Chemistry mid week
NH3 - 0
NO2 - 0
NO3 - 20 - 40
Occupants
6 Amano Shrimp
4 Red Cherry Shrimp - and now 3 babies
6 otocinclus
12 copper harlequin
1 Siamese
a number of small snails
So whats the issue - well everything is growing and the shrimps are having babies so overall its fine - older plant growth looks dirty, some leaves have holes or a little brown - I suppose i want it cleaner, greener if that make sense
So advice really appreciated
Some pics below with comments to demonstrate areas of concern
You can see new growth at the plant is coming up through the substrate, but the older growth looks dirty and tired (if that makes sense)
The fern seems happy if not a little wild
Poor quality leaves - there is good circulation around the plant at substrate level - there are some algae spots on the glass
The plant by the rock was trimmed a week ago - new growth already
More dirty leaves
Regards
John B
Hello
Regarding Ludwigia I suppose that the light isn't strong enough : the top leaves are red while the lower ones are green and sparse; I think there aren't any near the bottom; I had the same problem with Ludwigia in a RIO 300; IMHO there are 2 solutions either you upgrade the light or place the plant in a central position; or the 3rd one - remove the plant; you won't get a bushy appearance with this one unless you supply lots and lots of light
And I also believe that Ferropol isn't enough; you'll need a more complete fertilizer
Regarding Ludwigia I suppose that the light isn't strong enough : the top leaves are red while the lower ones are green and sparse; I think there aren't any near the bottom; I had the same problem with Ludwigia in a RIO 300; IMHO there are 2 solutions either you upgrade the light or place the plant in a central position; or the 3rd one - remove the plant; you won't get a bushy appearance with this one unless you supply lots and lots of light
And I also believe that Ferropol isn't enough; you'll need a more complete fertilizer