JadeIceGreen's Shrimp Tank

[rarecichlids]

Originally Posted by JadeIceGreen

Thank you. Yeah, I understand what you mean, I have run out of space too. If I want to keep aquascaping tanks, I have to take down the present ones.




Thank you.. Yup, customising a tank to your specific dimensions is always good. But on a personal level, I'm more of less committed to an ADA Mini S or ADA Mini M next.




It really depends how high your ambience temperature is, and how big your fan will be. There are also lots of variables such as heat sources or total surface area of your aquarium.

It's not vital that moss require cool waters. However, they will thrive in cooler waters and look better. In my betta tank, I grow Christmas moss in 28 degrees water. They will look better in a cooler environment, but I do not want any more surface agitation in that tank because of Co2 injection.

Thanks.

Pls bear with me for few more questions...

1.how to select correct led light for a tank size of 24x24x28cm?
2.how we know the brightness of the led, base on wattage? numbers of led? 10k or 12k? notice most of the led light selling in the market does not really specify the brightness.

Originally Posted by rarecichlids

Thanks.

Pls bear with me for few more questions...

1.how to select correct led light for a tank size of 24x24x28cm?
2.how we know the brightness of the led, base on wattage? numbers of led? 10k or 12k? notice most of the led light selling in the market does not really specify the brightness.

Oh no worries, ask away.

1. For your tank size and if you are only going to grow moss, I recommend the Ecoxotic LED Aluminium Arm. I will add an extra 9w of LED for a total of 18w.
http://theaquaticgazette.com/2011/07...inium-led-arm/

2. Brightness and effectiveness of LEDs is very much currently dependent on how trustworthy the company is. Dymax is known to sell lousy LEDs that lose its intensity quicker than PL lights. Ecoxotic LEDs are fine, they will be have the same intensity for 50,000 hours.

Colour temperature can usually be found on the box. If they don't specify, I personally will not purchase the product.

In a nutshell, for nano LED lights, I will only get from reputable brands until the market matures.

v clear n nice pictures!

Originally Posted by kskhonda

v clear n nice pictures!

Thank you.

[rarecichlids]

Originally Posted by JadeIceGreen

Oh no worries, ask away.

1. For your tank size and if you are only going to grow moss, I recommend the Ecoxotic LED Aluminium Arm. I will add an extra 9w of LED for a total of 18w.
http://theaquaticgazette.com/2011/07...inium-led-arm/

2. Brightness and effectiveness of LEDs is very much currently dependent on how trustworthy the company is. Dymax is known to sell lousy LEDs that lose its intensity quicker than PL lights. Ecoxotic LEDs are fine, they will be have the same intensity for 50,000 hours.

Colour temperature can usually be found on the box. If they don't specify, I personally will not purchase the product.

In a nutshell, for nano LED lights, I will only get from reputable brands until the market matures.

What about Ocean Free led light?, I bought a OF set(tank+ios+led light 3.5w), is it good enough ?

I change my mind to keep those low light requirement plant like nana and bucephalandra ...


btw, can anyone share experience of keeping bucephalandra ?

Originally Posted by rarecichlids

What about Ocean Free led light?, I bought a OF set(tank+ios+led light 3.5w), is it good enough ?

I change my mind to keep those low light requirement plant like nana and bucephalandra ...


btw, can anyone share experience of keeping bucephalandra ?

If you are keeping plants like anubias nana, Java ferns and mosses, then the LED light should be fine.

[Jon-san]

Originally Posted by JadeIceGreen

If you are keeping plants like anubias nana, Java ferns and mosses, then the LED light should be fine.

Even with LED lights, JFs and ANs and even mosses can have algae issues. Had GSA on my Nanas Petite and Fuzz Algae on my JFs and BBA on my mosses. My lighting duration then was chaotic.

[rarecichlids]

Originally Posted by JadeIceGreen

If you are keeping plants like anubias nana, Java ferns and mosses, then the LED light should be fine.

Thanks,

facing another issue with ph value.

Bought a packet of soil from 328, a japanese product, labelled as for plant and shrimp.

After cycle for 2 days, notice the ph is shocking low, about 5 only!!

Any advice ? should i adjust the ph value to 6.5 or 7?

Originally Posted by rarecichlids

Thanks,

facing another issue with ph value.

Bought a packet of soil from 328, a japanese product, labelled as for plant and shrimp.

After cycle for 2 days, notice the ph is shocking low, about 5 only!!

Any advice ? should i adjust the ph value to 6.5 or 7?

What is the PH of your tap water? And what fauna do you intend to keep?

very nice bro! very inspiring!