supasi Posted September 21, 2008 Report Posted September 21, 2008 Many thanks to the people who have helped out so far, in supplying me with crypt plants and broken tanks. You know who you are people Some of the Submersed plants awaiting being potted Well today I started phase one Planting the already emersed plants This will be their tempory home until I can get all the equipment requred to setup my growing setup. A cephalotus and a sarracenia Carniverous plants on the right ...... Quote
alanmin4304 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Posted September 21, 2008 Looks like you are on to it. Quote
A-town... Posted September 21, 2008 Report Posted September 21, 2008 wow what sort of lighting are you using on it any type of ferts? cant wait for results! Quote
Zabman Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 hmm, I am really really looking forward to seeing the progress of this thread. Looks like you are on top of the game so far Supasi. Quote
supasi Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Posted September 22, 2008 Cheers guys. Will keep updating this thread as I progress. Now for the weather to warm up abit more. The night temps are to cold still to do much without heaters. Quote
supasi Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Posted October 3, 2008 Stage 2 The tank for the crypts is now complete. (what a mission, was the first time Ive attempted to make a tank, so excuse the messy silicone,lol) The water is pumped using a 600 litre per hour pond pump.So the water will hav a constant flow. Now that the water test is complete(after a reseal because of a tiny leak) the tank is going to be moved inside. I wish I didnt have to work so I could spend more time doing things I enjoy. to be continued...... Quote
StarFish Posted October 3, 2008 Report Posted October 3, 2008 Wow that is so cool! How come you decided to make the dividers so low? Very cool though Star^ <>< Quote
supasi Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Posted October 3, 2008 Wow that is so cool! How come you decided to make the dividers so low? Quote
alanmin4304 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Posted October 3, 2008 Some crypts can grow very tall when emersed so make sure you put the big ones in the lowest partition. Looking good so far. Quote
supasi Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Posted October 3, 2008 Some crypts can grow very tall when emersed so make sure you put the big ones in the lowest partition. Looking good so far. Yup, thanks Alan, thats the idea :lol: Cheers Quote
StarFish Posted October 4, 2008 Report Posted October 4, 2008 Ahh I c I didnt read the other part where you talked about the plants. Very cool Star^ <>< Quote
Simian Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 It looks like my submersed crypts are flowering..I guess thats what the incredibly long spike that just made it to teh surface is. Stand by Ill make sure I get a pic for you....my secret is ummm dunno really, high phosphates? Quote
alanmin4304 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 Don't forget to post some so they can be put up on the plant guide section. Quote
alanmin4304 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 Pictures of emersed leaf growth would also help people identify plants that have been commercially grown emersed. Quote
Simian Posted October 9, 2008 Report Posted October 9, 2008 Bloody Gorami's bit the bud off :evil: Am hoping for a new flower spike on the other one and I'll put a cage around it Quote
supasi Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Posted October 24, 2008 Ok so the plants are now all growing emersed. Just waiting now for the weather to warm up a bit more before I set up the divided tank. But heres some pics of the plants so far. Quote
Stella Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 did you give up on the cascading tank? Quote
supasi Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Posted October 24, 2008 Just waiting now for the weather to warm up a bit more before I set up the divided tank. :lol: :lol: :lol: Your excused, Its friday :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote
Stella Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 :oops: D'oh! must read more carefully next time.... :roll: Quote
alanmin4304 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 Looking good. We are waiting. Quote
Navarre Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 Hi Simon, I just have some Q's for you. Why the bubbler? Do you "dose" the water with nutrients? Did you put ferts in the potting mix? What temps are you running the tank at and what is the photo period? Sorry for the 20 questions but just interested. Navarre Quote
Dixon1990 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 Sorry for the 20 questions but just interested. Navarre Can't you count? Thats only 4 questions :lol: Quote
Navarre Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 Havent finished yet...am working up to it LOL Nav Quote
supasi Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Posted October 24, 2008 Hi Simon, I just have some Q's for you. Why the bubbler? Do you "dose" the water with nutrients? Did you put ferts in the potting mix? What temps are you running the tank at and what is the photo period? Sorry for the 20 questions but just interested. Navarre The bubbler is to create water movement, evens out the temp. also create humidity by splashing water upward. At this stage no water dosing as they will be moved to cascading tank when it warms up at nights more. Yes fert in potting mix water temp is 26 air tem 20- 26 , upper temp when lights are on. 12 on 12 off, equator times,lol Next question? :lol: Quote
alanmin4304 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 By changing the photosynthesis period you can often induce them to flower. When well established you can either extend or decrease the time the lights are on. Do you have natural light as well? They are looking pretty healthy. Quote
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