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Re: Tom's 60P - Flooded
Just T5 or with MH too ?Tom said:
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Tom's 60P - Goodbye plants, hello Goldfish
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Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Flooded
Just the T5's, about 10/11" above the surface
Just the T5's, about 10/11" above the surface
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Re: Tom's 60P - Flooded
Wow, impressive 🙂 I love the look of your whole setup
Tom said:
Wow, impressive 🙂 I love the look of your whole setup
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Flooded
Thanks 🙂 Might start lowering the lights once the diatoms have come and gone (I've seen small patches on the rocks)
Thanks 🙂 Might start lowering the lights once the diatoms have come and gone (I've seen small patches on the rocks)
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
Lights are now 14" above the tank while the diatoms clear, and I have added 20 Cherry Shrimp today. Swallows quoted the wrong price over the phone so got them for just over £1 each 😀 Also added one Oto from another tank, but will likely get 2 or 3 more when I'm paid.
The Pogostomen stems are now around 2-3" from the surface, and will need a trim soon. I'm nervous about trimming though incase they don't come back! They're looking pretty good so far.
The HC has had 2 trims now too just taking off any upward growth. There has been some dieback underneath, and under the "bridge" area (probably hence the diatoms on them), but the new growth is coming through nicely and it's filling in.
The Hygro. pinnatifida is doing very well, and is definitely a new favourite 😀 Taken on a more pleasant colour too and looks more established. I think I'll make more use of it when taking cuttings, and plant a bit more densely.
I have some more stems coming from Ed soon, so may cut back on the Pogostomen a bit. It seems like it will be quite difficult to aquascape with it on it's own, so hopefully more variety will help things along.
The moss is making a slow start, but it's getting there. The parts in lower flow seem to be doing the best. I think I should have used a bit more to cover the rocks some more as it looks a bit bare at the moment.
Fish-wise, at the moment I'm thinking Harlequins 🙂
Tom
Lights are now 14" above the tank while the diatoms clear, and I have added 20 Cherry Shrimp today. Swallows quoted the wrong price over the phone so got them for just over £1 each 😀 Also added one Oto from another tank, but will likely get 2 or 3 more when I'm paid.
The Pogostomen stems are now around 2-3" from the surface, and will need a trim soon. I'm nervous about trimming though incase they don't come back! They're looking pretty good so far.
The HC has had 2 trims now too just taking off any upward growth. There has been some dieback underneath, and under the "bridge" area (probably hence the diatoms on them), but the new growth is coming through nicely and it's filling in.
The Hygro. pinnatifida is doing very well, and is definitely a new favourite 😀 Taken on a more pleasant colour too and looks more established. I think I'll make more use of it when taking cuttings, and plant a bit more densely.
I have some more stems coming from Ed soon, so may cut back on the Pogostomen a bit. It seems like it will be quite difficult to aquascape with it on it's own, so hopefully more variety will help things along.
The moss is making a slow start, but it's getting there. The parts in lower flow seem to be doing the best. I think I should have used a bit more to cover the rocks some more as it looks a bit bare at the moment.
Fish-wise, at the moment I'm thinking Harlequins 🙂
Tom
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
All diatoms are now gone, partly thanks to the shrimp (incredibly efficient) and the lower lighting 🙂 I've trimmed the Pogostemon this morning and the trimmings are available for donation. I've also included some Rotala and Ludwigia stems at the back which should start straightening out soon enough.
The hairgrass seems to be struggling at the moment :/ I've never had much luck with it.
All diatoms are now gone, partly thanks to the shrimp (incredibly efficient) and the lower lighting 🙂 I've trimmed the Pogostemon this morning and the trimmings are available for donation. I've also included some Rotala and Ludwigia stems at the back which should start straightening out soon enough.
The hairgrass seems to be struggling at the moment :/ I've never had much luck with it.
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
Quick angled shot. It doesn't seem to have any height once trimmed, so hopefully the stems will provide that once it's all grown in again. The wood is a bit lower than I might like, but can't be helped now!
IMG_6050 by tommessenger😛hoto, on Flickr
Quick angled shot. It doesn't seem to have any height once trimmed, so hopefully the stems will provide that once it's all grown in again. The wood is a bit lower than I might like, but can't be helped now!
IMG_6050 by tommessenger😛hoto, on Flickr
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
All 20 Cherries have died within the last 2 days :/
All 20 Cherries have died within the last 2 days :/
Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
That's bad news Tom any clues on their demise?Tom said:
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
Not a clue, I haven't changed any routines since the beginning :/
Not a clue, I haven't changed any routines since the beginning :/
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
Have you added any new plants recently mate ?
Have you added any new plants recently mate ?
Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
Or started using any aerosols or airfreshners nearby?
Must be awful when this happens.
Or started using any aerosols or airfreshners nearby?
Must be awful when this happens.
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
No new plants that could have any pesticides on or anything, just some stems from Piece-of-Fish a few days ago (and it won't be those).
No sprays or anything around the tank :/
No new plants that could have any pesticides on or anything, just some stems from Piece-of-Fish a few days ago (and it won't be those).
No sprays or anything around the tank :/
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
Changes as of today:
R/O water only for water changes - since I started using tap water in 2008/9, I've not had any success with plants and it's been rather frustrating. Previously, rainwater was fantastic so I'm going to trial very soft water again to see if that actually has been the cause.
Double dosing of TPN and TPN+ on alternate days - 6 squirts each (in ADA bottles)
Changes as of today:
R/O water only for water changes - since I started using tap water in 2008/9, I've not had any success with plants and it's been rather frustrating. Previously, rainwater was fantastic so I'm going to trial very soft water again to see if that actually has been the cause.
Double dosing of TPN and TPN+ on alternate days - 6 squirts each (in ADA bottles)
Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
If i understand right there is no need to dose both of these, TPN and TPN+ are the same thing except the plus stands for nitrogen and phosphorus added. So in theory you are dosing 4 times the amount of micros using both. Using just TPN+ will save you some £££ though.
Tom said:
If i understand right there is no need to dose both of these, TPN and TPN+ are the same thing except the plus stands for nitrogen and phosphorus added. So in theory you are dosing 4 times the amount of micros using both. Using just TPN+ will save you some £££ though.
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Changes
I think it was Graeme Edwards that said he had better success using both alternately (sorry if it wasn't you!). I've not noticed anything either way yet. I haven't bought them anyway, I'm still using what I got as a prize for winning the PFK aquascaping competition in 2007/8.
I think it was Graeme Edwards that said he had better success using both alternately (sorry if it wasn't you!). I've not noticed anything either way yet. I haven't bought them anyway, I'm still using what I got as a prize for winning the PFK aquascaping competition in 2007/8.
Re: Tom's 60P - Changes
ok mate, just thought id mention it seeing as this hobby can be sooo expensive
Curious if you will remineralise your RO or cut it with tap water?? I use 50/50 ATM but am interested what the effects of pure RO would be without remineralizing?
ok mate, just thought id mention it seeing as this hobby can be sooo expensive
Curious if you will remineralise your RO or cut it with tap water?? I use 50/50 ATM but am interested what the effects of pure RO would be without remineralizing?
Tom
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Re: Tom's 60P - Changes
I will probably cut it 90/10 😉
I will probably cut it 90/10 😉
Mark Evans
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Re: Tom's 60P - Changes
Looking great Tom. I think though, it's missing something at the back. Any plans for that?....(i may of read over it 😳)
Looking great Tom. I think though, it's missing something at the back. Any plans for that?....(i may of read over it 😳)
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Re: Tom's 60P - Cherry Shrimp
Hey Easer... he's not double dosing as he is using them on alternate days. Essentially therefore, dosing micros daily as most of us do, and macros on alternate days only. You may have missed that bit 😉
easerthegeezer said:
Hey Easer... he's not double dosing as he is using them on alternate days. Essentially therefore, dosing micros daily as most of us do, and macros on alternate days only. You may have missed that bit 😉
