Kam Sandhu
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Hi all,
Thought I would write a little journey on my first attempt on a 'low tech' aquascape.
I tried to post this in journals section, but I couldn't.
So, I have a Juwel Rio 180, internal filter with uprated pump, 1000lph and 2 x 45w T5 bulbs.
This used is what it looked like yesterday morning.
And this is what it looks like now.
Substrate is Eco Complete - 4 bags. Hugo Kashimi natural gravel.
Manzanita wood with Java Moss attached, didn't quite come out how I liked but I hope it will grow to be nice.
Eleocharis sp mini in the substrate, I hope this will carpet nicely.
Current lights on six hours a day. I will like to extend this after weeks or months.
I will start by dosing aquarium plant food uk ferts twice a week and Excel every other day or every day, not quite sure on the Excel.
All doses are a 1/4 of the stated dosage. Will amend as I have to.
I only have about 22 fish. Plan on adding to these in a month or so, some bottom feeders and shrimp as long as everything in the tank is good.
All comments, improvements and criticisms welcome.
Thank you
Kam
Thought I would write a little journey on my first attempt on a 'low tech' aquascape.
I tried to post this in journals section, but I couldn't.
So, I have a Juwel Rio 180, internal filter with uprated pump, 1000lph and 2 x 45w T5 bulbs.
This used is what it looked like yesterday morning.
And this is what it looks like now.
Substrate is Eco Complete - 4 bags. Hugo Kashimi natural gravel.
Manzanita wood with Java Moss attached, didn't quite come out how I liked but I hope it will grow to be nice.
Eleocharis sp mini in the substrate, I hope this will carpet nicely.
Current lights on six hours a day. I will like to extend this after weeks or months.
I will start by dosing aquarium plant food uk ferts twice a week and Excel every other day or every day, not quite sure on the Excel.
All doses are a 1/4 of the stated dosage. Will amend as I have to.
I only have about 22 fish. Plan on adding to these in a month or so, some bottom feeders and shrimp as long as everything in the tank is good.
All comments, improvements and criticisms welcome.
Thank you
Kam