My Nano Tank

I like the feel but then the rocks are a little bit too big and makes the tank smaller. The right side is also quite weak but I don't know if that's what you want.

Overall I like the use of the marimo balls.

Originally Posted by zealot

Nope. To make it round, u need to keep it in a tank with strong current such that it would roll around forming a ball shape. If you laid it out as I have done, it may grow thicker but not round.

I have not touch this tank since I set it up 7 months back. It is slow growing but covering up the gaps nicely in my opinion.

you just gave me a good idea for my scape. thanks

Clever use of these algae balls sure is a good alternative to riccia or glosso which is harder to maintain for such a low tech setup to create similar carpet like aesthetics.

Well done!

[EvolutionZ]

bro, u tempted me to get this marimo moss ball haha..
btw, u metion that u teared it up and palce on top of pebbles.. how long does it take to grow back to ball size?

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

bro, u tempted me to get this marimo moss ball haha..
btw, u metion that u teared it up and palce on top of pebbles.. how long does it take to grow back to ball size?

I am not sure what you mean by ball size. This tank is 7 months, and the algae ball had been there since 7 months back. I didnt touch anything at all. It is really a low maintenance tank. Only added some Viet White Cloud recently.

The algae just get thicker and sort of merged together. It wont become a ball and it's not my intention to "ball" it.

Should you decide to keep it in the ball shape. U need to provide current to rotate it constantly. And once in a while, take it out and squeeze hard in your hand to remove the debris trapped inside.

With the way I keep it, it would not be possible to take it our and squeeze, hence I would have to clean the portion where the algae touches the front glass of the tank as it could be unsightly. I clean it once a month or longer,

[TROY041004]

Nice! no CO2 but putting some fert? the leaves very green

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by zealot

I am not sure what you mean by ball size. This tank is 7 months, and the algae ball had been there since 7 months back. I didnt touch anything at all. It is really a low maintenance tank. Only added some Viet White Cloud recently.

The algae just get thicker and sort of merged together. It wont become a ball and it's not my intention to "ball" it.

Should you decide to keep it in the ball shape. U need to provide current to rotate it constantly. And once in a while, take it out and squeeze hard in your hand to remove the debris trapped inside.

With the way I keep it, it would not be possible to take it our and squeeze, hence I would have to clean the portion where the algae touches the front glass of the tank as it could be unsightly. I clean it once a month or longer,

okay.. thanks for advice.. maybe when i buy i would tear them apart too.. put as lawn

Originally Posted by TROY041004

Nice! no CO2 but putting some fert? the leaves very green

No fert. Not even seachem excel.

Originally Posted by zealot

By tearing it open and lay it as a foreground, the base which is not exposed to the light would be brownish.

Impressive !!! So you tear them open and lay them down, do you need to tied them down ? How many algea balls you brought to create that effect ? wow very nice indeed !

[wilsonawt]

I like the Marimos ball concept..how long do youtrun on the light daily? it is aircon environment and is there shrimps in it?