breakaway Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi Guys I aquascaped my tank on 4th oct, please have a look. Any suggestions welcome breaka\/\/ay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueram Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Try starting with big plants at the back and small plants at the front. Try not to use more than 2 to 3 different types of plants, to ensure consistency. Suggest mini chain sword (mini sage) at the front and hygro at the back to start with. Make sure there are fertilisers in the tank, root and liquid. And ensure there i enough light. Once the tank is growing well, try other plants that you may fancy. Be warned, not all will survive! Look for the other listings in the plant section on easy to grow plants. I would not put anymore driftwood in considering the size of the tank. Hope this helps. 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Good start. I think the placement of the plants will eventually hide the heater and filter successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 I have to agree with the suggestion to use fertiliser. I just use a weekly dose of liquid fertiliser (I forget which brand, something I brought from the pet store, avoid anything with phosphate in it) and the results are good. Plenty of light is also useful, but keep the length of time it is on down. I have found that if the light is on for much more than ten hours a day it encourages algae growth. I also use a home-made CO2 system, but this is over the top and probably not worth the effort unless you are really, really, serious about plant growth. Also, don't be afraid to move the plants around and to prune them when necessary. They handle it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Its very attractive. What is the grassy plant in the front and the frilly plant at the back please? Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Its very attractive. What is the grassy plant in the front and the frilly plant at the back please? Cheers Jude Grassy Plant in the front is "L. Mauritius" (Spelling) and frilly plant at the back is 3 bunches of "Ambulia" I paid through the nose for these plants. Prices for all plants in the tank: 3 x Twisted Valesneria........................................$9.90 4 x Ambulia.......................................................$10.60 3 x General Plants (The Purple Ones)...................$5.10 1 x L. Mauritius (Spelling)....................................$4.50 Total..................................................................$30.10 Dear god thats expensive :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Heh, I was thinking those are really good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Damn Ira, you must live in in Remura or something :lol: :lol: Anyway, I think those prices are daylight robbery. Also $26 for an Arcadia 6500k Light bulb 18" is a ripoff. Im going to mitre 10 next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 thats sounds cheap to me two! its sounds from my point of qiew like you guys are cheap skates!lol Cheers Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Haha, I was under a budget, and I ended up spnding: $30.10 for the Pants $10 for extra gravel $4 for stones (in the back) $12.65 for "JBL The 7 Balls" Fertilizer Total $56.70 :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 lol! thats chnage at the bottom of my pocket breakaway! it sounds cheap! Cheers Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 $30.10 for pants seems like a good price :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Thanks for the info on the plant names Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Anytime :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 I would like some of the L Mauritius. Where did you buy it from? Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hollywood Fish Farm Mt. Roskill. Its right next to Mt. Roskill Grammar School. Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Haha, I was under a budget, and I ended up spnding: Yep thats what fish keeping does to ya... makes you spen money you don't have :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Heh, Lucky I had my dad's Credit Card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Nice father, Did I mention i've just decided to put myself up for adoption? I can take good care of his credit card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Ha Ha, I asked dad to come with me, he said no because he was feeling sick and handed me his credit card. The staff got startled when they saw what looked to be a 12 year old pulling out a gold card :lol: :lol: (Im not really 12, I jsut look 12.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 how old r u breakaway? Lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 16. But dont Tell anyone 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 lol, i have an eftpos card but arnt old enough to have a credit card! i dont think any1 would question me pulling one out though i look alot older than 15! Cheers Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 My friend has a Credit Card. He is with ASB. He is 15. You can ask your dad or something to get a credit card for you. However he will be liable for your actions. Youll have 2 contact the bank 4 more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 i can stick with the eftpos! works for me plus i dont think my dad would get me one! Cheers Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 I never got a credit card ntill just recently (age 22) i don't really see the point in one the only reason i got one now is because i have a have a house that is in a trust that i am the benifactor of and control so it makes it easier deciding what i pay for and what my trust pays for at the end of the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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