Return of the Shallow

[zozo]

Don't forget Juggling with the bottles while adding ferts..
Do the hippy shake..

 

[Tim Harrison]

That's a cinema classic, but I prefer this version...

 

[Sarpijk]

Hi Tim, I 'd like to know about the dispenser bottles you got. Are they just regular pump dispensers like the one used for liquid soap or are they special bottles for accurate dosing like the ones Tropica use?

 

[Tim Harrison]

They're 250ml lotion bottles off eBay. I'd be surprised if there's any real difference. I've measured the dose; they give a consistant 1.5ml.
Either way, I think when it comes to dosing smaller amounts they're going to be more accurate than the original old school bottles...

 

[sciencefiction]

This is the scapes last trim, I'm going to let it grow back in a little and then I'll take the final shots.

If I had a tank like that, I'd open up about ten thousand threads all over the net and show it around, lol. Taking it down is out of question

 

[Tim Harrison]

Thanks SF, I'm working on it. I'm just starting to discover the advantages of social media, I've been pretty slow on the uptake
I've recently set up an Instagram account and I'm trying to be more proactive and perhaps post more vids on youtube etc.

 

[Sarpijk]

Why do I think that a clear bottle is not the best option for iron ferts? Isn't it affected by long exposure to light ?

 

[Petra R]

That is so lush, and beautifully photographed as well.

I would say we vote to veto tearing it down...

 

[Tim Harrison]

Why do I think that a clear bottle is not the best option for iron ferts? Isn't it affected by long exposure to light ?

Not sure whether that solution would be photosensitive, but I keep my fertz in a dark draw anyway.

That is so lush, and beautifully photographed as well.

I would say we vote to veto tearing it down...

Thanks Petra, that's nice of you say so

 

[lucaz koh]

Amazing tank! When I finally stop renting and get my own place you can bet I’m going to have one of these (or bigger) in place of the tv haha

 

[Tim Harrison]

Thanks lucaz

 

[MJF90]

Great looking tank Mr Harrison! What you gonna do with it after you break it down?

 

[Tim Harrison]

Thanks @MJF90 Not entirely sure, reuse some of the plants and maybe some of the hardscape. The fish and Amano's will go in to the new scape.
Why do you ask?

 

[Tim Harrison]

Nearly there...

 

[Petra R]

you just can't tear that down
Isn't there a law against aquariumcide?

 

[Daveslaney]

Looks fantastic Tim.

 

[Tim Harrison]

@Petra R ...if there was I'd probably be serving life for mass scapocide
@Daveslaney, thanks Dave

 

[Edvet]

Pfff looks cr@p, needs a rescape.....................................................................................

 

[Tim Harrison]

Thanks Ed, haha, that makes me feel much better...I was beginning to feel depressed at the thought of tearing it down. But now it needs rescaping anyway I don't feel so bad

 

[Tim Harrison]

These are the last pics of this scape. I was going to give it a stay of execution but either the tank has sprung a slow leak or I over filled it by accident.
Either way, the upshot is that the baseboard has absorbed water and swelled, which has forced my hand somewhat.

As a result the tank has been jacked up at the back by about 6mm, and I'm worried the uneven force will crack the tank and result in catastrophic failure.
I've taken the hardscape out and lowered the water level, to hopefully relieve some tension till I can sort out a temp home for the critters and plants I want to keep for the next scape.

Pics were taken in a hurry with my iPhone, so not the best...