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So as this scape has started growing up and out I’ve started to feel the Twinstar is cutting off the top of the scape.
After researching a few options I decided to get the Atledis Cookies light. It fits neatly on the back glass between the DOOA wall (thanks to Dave at Aquarium Gardens for measuring it!).
When I unboxed it, I found it also comes with wires to suspend it. Might think about that in future.
Very nice product all feels solid. Only niggle was lack of UK plug but easily sorted.
Twinstar
Cookies
The light is different, more yellow/red tones than Twinstar also more single point effect. I’m really pleased it opened up the top of the tank a lot.
I’ve trimmed both hydrocotyle species several times but only in a focused areas (like maintaining the central gap). I’m trying to promote the h.pinitifada but it simply doesn’t grow as fast.
I think one day I will rescape without the hydrocotyle, try a different stem plants. Or just anubias??
Yes, without looking at the tech specs. I would say the Twinstar was brighter but the quality is quite different. Somehow the point source of the Cookies makes the shadows around the leaves sharper, like sunlight shafting into a jungle pool. The light from the Twinstar felt quite flat by comparison.
I do also have the light as high as it will go on it’s stand.
Not updating in a while. Needless to say the hydrocotyle grew right back in no time!
It’s a bit like stems in a conventional tank. I’m just a bit lazy to keep it under control.
Did a little proof of concept project this evening. I’m thinking of rescaping for a moss and anubias dominated scape. Just will be so much less work!
I’m growing Moss on a chunk of oasis but after reading up on oasis. I think it’s not ideal to have in your tank! Still the fish seem healthy so, I’ve left it for now.
I have some Hygrolon material which is very good at wicking water. Certainly used with Orchids, so I was wondering if it would work for Moss and anubias? Set up some wood, draped with hygrolon. Added moss. See if it works
If this is successful, I will probably tear out all the hydrocotyle and do a emergant, branchy scape. A la :
Thanks Cookies, I got the light from Aquarium Gardens in the UK. I don’t think they sell the separate modules but worth asking. They are always helpful. T
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