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28-03-2005, 12:21 AM | #1 |
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first time setup comment pls
hi all finally after a long long talking only sesion, had my more decent looking planted tank setup up today. pls feel free to comment. no co2 dosgae, no base fert, using root monster for RTL. only flora inside is RTL and java ferns. lighting only on when ever i like for a period of time. have to wait till overall mature more just finished 3 hours ago. first time doing a planned setup.sry for the bad photo taking. used my handphone camera to take de
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28-03-2005, 12:26 AM | #2 |
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You've got a very nice peice of driftwood, but I feel that it can be in a better position , maybe more to the left, closer to the lotus?
Plant more plants man, otherwise damn soon will get algae problems. Good job! |
28-03-2005, 12:29 AM | #3 | |
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28-03-2005, 07:33 PM | #4 | |
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Maybe you would like to shift the driftwood to the golden ratio point(think its 1:1.618) so that it becomes the focal point of your tank. Adding more plants would also improve the look cos it is a very big tank and looking kind of empty now. Why not on the lights on a regular basis? Not very good for plants and fauna to on the lights at weird times of the day. Cheers, Lawrance |
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01-04-2005, 05:13 PM | #6 |
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***update***
hi all. now wif fish in liao. 7 altums, 24 cardinals and 2 otos ^.^
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01-04-2005, 05:18 PM | #7 |
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part 2
part 2 of my pic ^.^ keep the comments coming in
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01-04-2005, 09:51 PM | #8 |
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nice setup
really try to add more plants. maybe some echinodorus plants like ozelot? amazon sword also nice. even though your lights are not on for long, you may still get brown algae. anyway, your rtl may no like it if light duration is not long enough. i'd up to 6hrs. more plants will help your filter in the biofiltration. ammonia when not kept in check, will trigger off algae. |
01-04-2005, 10:09 PM | #9 |
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Nice setup. To check if the RTL is doing well, check for any discolouration of the leaves. Also see if there are bubbles at the bottom of the leaves.
perhaps just on the light continuous for 5-6 hours a day minimum and off for the rest of the day, maybe you will get less complaint. If not then educate them the needs for light requirements. End result will then be a beautiful piece of artwork for appreciation in the house. |
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