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05-03-2011, 02:37 AM | #71 |
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contain *no fertilizers and are purely organic. (sorry typo)
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05-03-2011, 10:11 AM | #72 | |
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I had used sand as base as I'm trying to create a layered look....but did a bad job as I didn't level them evenly thus created this uneven layers.... Think I made a mistake using sand cos was told by the LFS that was the old method it's best just to use soil. Will try it when if I start a new 3ft next round. Read thru the setup from the thread and it looks really complicated. As for me I had just washed the sand and cycled it in my tank for like 4-5days before I started planting... See step 5 he actually added "Clay"..!!! really something new to me... But the end-results does look solid.... |
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05-03-2011, 02:46 PM | #73 |
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After heeding the advice from experts here.....bought another canister to better generate the water flow...
The additional pipping to be hanged on the side meaning that I'm only left with the front view of my tank...quite unsightly actually but no choice... 3 weeks full view of my tank...Some melt off while some still hanging on strong... My Hairgrass are not spreading as I have hope...wondering what went wrong... |
06-03-2011, 01:18 AM | #74 |
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Nice setting Tank, thx for sharing
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06-03-2011, 10:33 AM | #75 |
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06-03-2011, 11:40 AM | #76 | |
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06-03-2011, 11:43 AM | #77 |
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[QUOTE=alvloh;8306332]After heeding the advice from experts here.....bought another canister to better generate the water flow...
if the additional filter is going to function as a wave maker to disperse CO2, you may want to remove all the media inside to get the max outflow. |
06-03-2011, 12:58 PM | #78 | |
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I used to have a wavemaker but was too strong...ended with my Aro tank. This is how it look...think this is quite a common diffusor avaliable anywhere. I am using one 1 CO2 tank running at 3-4 b/s. For the 2nd Canister, I have just position the outflow against the glass to create a circulation effect. Hope this is a right concept... Maybe the seniors here can advise??? |
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06-03-2011, 02:59 PM | #79 |
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i have similiar setup as you using 2 filters. one purely for filtration that which is also hook up to the chiller.
The other is purely for CO2 distribution without filter media as i think if the plants are doing well, they are the best water purifier you can get in the tank. thou my tank is just 4x2x2, i am facing CO2 distribution issue which i think that is the reason why my HC are not growing. i was using lily pipe with ceramic diffusor place at the opp. end from the pipe outlet. i tested my pH but it wasn't dropping to my desire measurement after increase the injection. thru the help of my neighbour, i diy a external CO2 diffusor and created this (see pic) last nite. hope i can get my HC growing....... |
06-03-2011, 03:28 PM | #80 |
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If I'm not wrong....diffuser is to break up the CO2 into smaller partical so it's easlier absorb in the tank right? For mine, I notitced that the smaller particles does float thru the end of the tank.
For mine, I have connected the CO2 to the diffuser, and the outflow from the canister will push the water and CO2 thru the diffuser. Bro Hueur, I noticed that you are using rain bar...I'm not sure if the external diffuser able to break the CO2 up and distribute them to the end of the rain bar..... |
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