andrew_212

i just found some more old pictures of the tank. i had a hard time with algae on the moss hope you guys enjoy :thup:

its ozelot sword

yes, it is hairgrass. prob took me around 3 to 4 months but you need to cut it down to an inch before planting them so they spread out faster and stay low.

around almost 2 years.

yeah i took all the moss out. i was thinking about planting some red rotala in the corner too but theres not much space for the fish to swim so i decided not to.

its been a while since i got into aquascaping. this was my 1st planted tank. after a few changes (added two more 24w T5, eheim external filter...,) , failures, and time, this is the result i look forward for your feedback & suggestions.

im after a stand like this, but a lot smaller http://www.practifab.com/projects/aqua.html

Hi, does anyone know where to build cheap steel fish stand in Auckland? i also think of some storage unit in bunnings warehouse. it can hold up to 1000kg (5x200 kg each shelf) around $200 or should i go for wooden stand ?

HFF in albany does have some, i think they have 3 left in one of the top display tank on the left when you entering the store, i bought 4 last time and they died after 3 days... Price around $24-$26 each)

using topsoil or potting soil as a substrate is not a new idea but u need to be very careful.The algae likely results from the excess nutrients that decomposing organic materials release in the soil. Mineralizing the soil beforehand helps to speed the breakdown of organic materials in the soil.There are a few other components to the mineralized soil recipe. Clay provides a source of iron. The clay also serves to bind with the soil as a flocculating agent. When plants are uprooted or disturbed, the added clay will help the soil to settle back to the bottom of the tank. Adding Dolomite to the base of the substrate will provide plants with the necessary calcium and magnesium they need for healthy growth. The calcium and magnesium in the dolomite will also help to keep the soil from becoming too acidic. Lastly, add soluble potash for an initial potassium source."quote from Aaront" im trying out this method for both low-tech planted tank and high-tech planted tank. plants grow well but its harder to keep algae under control than using aqua-soil.