1 feet office tank

10-10-2006, 12:21 PM

Hi,
Hust planted HC Cuba 2 weeks ago into my tank.

One question, I was using the normal overhead lights and I don't think it was bright enough. So being thrifty, I repositioned my reading lamp, National Love Eye Inverter 27watts on the tank. Can this light be used? So far, I've being using it for 2 weeks.

Do comment.

Thanks.

10-10-2006, 12:33 PM

Should be no problems, since it's white. Looks pretty good. Send photos back in a few weeks when it spreads!

10-10-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET8

Hi,
Hust planted HC Cuba 2 weeks ago into my tank.

One question, I was using the normal overhead lights and I don't think it was bright enough. So being thrifty, I repositioned my reading lamp, National Love Eye Inverter 27watts on the tank. Can this light be used? So far, I've being using it for 2 weeks.

Do comment.

Thanks.

fabulous tank in the making.

10-10-2006, 03:21 PM

Tank specs:

1. Tank- Length 12 inches, height 7 inches, width 7 inches
2. Soil - ADA Amazonian powder
3. Fan
4. Pump-Ocean Free $10
5. Plant-Hemianthus callitrichoides ”Cuba”, some leftovers needle type grass...
6. CO2-Excel Flourish
7. Plant food - Macro and Micro from Ferka
8. Lights - National Love Eye Inverter Reading Light ( it was there and I just use it)
9. Temp - 22 to 26C
10. Mini rocks

Noticed some HC kinda melted.

10-10-2006, 11:13 PM

Nice setup. The HC will take a while to crawl and cover the tank. I'm not even sure if it will crawl well with so little light!

The HC probably melted because you bought them in emersed condition. They will sprout new submersed growth after the melt.

10-10-2006, 11:54 PM

I like the basic scape. One thing though, the rock at the back-right seems to break up the flow. Perhaps a shorter rock will help to enhance it. If you have Japanese Hairgrass and decorate it sparsely between the rocks, it'd be even better.

The lights are prolly fine, the heat could be a problem but since its in the office then it should be ok.

eggy · 11-10-2006, 12:12 AM

very nice...
cant wait for it to spread...

11-10-2006, 10:59 AM

Thanks r0ck!
I have some Jap hairgrass in between the rocks. Will rearrange the rock to form a better flow. Thanks for the tip.

11-10-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET8

Hi,
Hust planted HC Cuba 2 weeks ago into my tank.

One question, I was using the normal overhead lights and I don't think it was bright enough. So being thrifty, I repositioned my reading lamp, National Love Eye Inverter 27watts on the tank. Can this light be used? So far, I've being using it for 2 weeks.

Do comment.

Thanks.

Bro,

Very nice setup.. Congrates..

Mali · 15-10-2006, 03:27 PM

Hi ET8,
loved your simple and beautiful scape. wish to make something like yours. how is the HC now? Good day to you

10-10-2006, 03:21 PM	#4
ET8 Guest Posts: n/a	Tank specifications Tank specs: 1. Tank- Length 12 inches, height 7 inches, width 7 inches 2. Soil - ADA Amazonian powder 3. Fan 4. Pump-Ocean Free $10 5. Plant-Hemianthus callitrichoides ”Cuba”, some leftovers needle type grass... 6. CO2-Excel Flourish 7. Plant food - Macro and Micro from Ferka 8. Lights - National Love Eye Inverter Reading Light ( it was there and I just use it) 9. Temp - 22 to 26C 10. Mini rocks Noticed some HC kinda melted.

15-10-2006, 03:27 PM	#10
Mali Dragon Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,507	Nice Tank! Hi ET8, loved your simple and beautiful scape. wish to make something like yours. how is the HC now? Good day to you

10-10-2006, 12:33 PM	#2
Sunfire Guest Posts: n/a	Should be no problems, since it's white. Looks pretty good. Send photos back in a few weeks when it spreads!

10-10-2006, 11:13 PM	#5
Aquaz Guest Posts: n/a	Nice setup. The HC will take a while to crawl and cover the tank. I'm not even sure if it will crawl well with so little light! The HC probably melted because you bought them in emersed condition. They will sprout new submersed growth after the melt.

10-10-2006, 11:54 PM	#6
the_r0ck Guest Posts: n/a	I like the basic scape. One thing though, the rock at the back-right seems to break up the flow. Perhaps a shorter rock will help to enhance it. If you have Japanese Hairgrass and decorate it sparsely between the rocks, it'd be even better. The lights are prolly fine, the heat could be a problem but since its in the office then it should be ok.

11-10-2006, 12:12 AM	#7
eggy Arofanatic Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 73	very nice... cant wait for it to spread...

11-10-2006, 10:59 AM	#8
ET8 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks r0ck! I have some Jap hairgrass in between the rocks. Will rearrange the rock to form a better flow. Thanks for the tip.

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