phoenix44 Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Reply with quote Ahhh can't see the fish the plants are too bright!! you have to come see them in person in 2 weeks maybe ill have more by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Wow, great tank. I like jungles :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Curious. What is the green plant in the foreground? Looks like it is converting from emersed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Curious. What is the green plant in the foreground? Looks like it is converting from emersed. Looks like L.aromotica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thanks, I have not kept that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Yes, I believe that is it. However it does not go red like the pictures on the internet. it stays this beautiful light green colour. the stalks are extremely brittle and it needs strong light. for a stem plant it is relatively slow growing. I like jungles :bounce: Wow, great tank. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 You would be lucky to get a heap of plants that were all happy in an aquarium because thay all will prefer slightly different conditions. High light and soft acidic water. You will have high light and acid water from the CO2. What is your water hardness like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 water stays at pH 7 and does not fluctuate. no idea about hardness, i don't really measure any of those things to be honest :lol: . there is a layer of calcium shells under a 2inch layer of gravel for the swords. Ill do a hardness test and let you know what the result is at. Added another dozen cardinals today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyinggoldfish Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 WOW! that is so cool! Want to come pimp my tank up? Everytime I try... my barbs decide its a buffet..... so all i can have is sword-plants I wouldn't bother about the CO2 to be honest. You dont want them to go into photoinhibition from trying to oversynthesis... the water can only hold a certain amount of oxygen (a bit of a geek here?! sorry).... but if you wanted to help growth i would get a mirrored roof and reflect t9 lights off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Everytime I try... my barbs decide its a buffet..... off with their heads! :lol: but if you wanted to help growth i would get a mirrored roof and reflect t9 lights off it. does my tank look like i need to promote growth? My hoods have built in 100% reflectors in them. double the effective light output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 off with their heads! :lol: does my tank look like i need to promote growth? My hoods have built in 100% reflectors in them. double the effective light output. If they grew anymore they'd crack the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 I have already been the butt of several jokes among local club members who claim my fish are pressed up against the glass. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Stong light is likely to cause photoinhibition more then anything else, especially when coupled with temperature. But it needs to be really strong (> 500 µmol photons m-2s-1). Co2 is one of the limiting factors. If you think you are a geek, you should read my thesis on this crap...lol :lol: WOW! that is so cool! Want to come pimp my tank up? Everytime I try... my barbs decide its a buffet..... so all i can have is sword-plants I wouldn't bother about the CO2 to be honest. You dont want them to go into photoinhibition from trying to oversynthesis... the water can only hold a certain amount of oxygen (a bit of a geek here?! sorry).... but if you wanted to help growth i would get a mirrored roof and reflect t9 lights off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyinggoldfish Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 yes i realised that after i posted. However i just shrugged and went meh!!! Haha Aquila (Melina) I know you to by the way! ... stalker-tastic .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Haha Aquila (Melina) I know you to by the way! ... stalker-tastic .... Do I know you? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyinggoldfish Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Do I know you? Lol I believe so.... i will give you a hint... i study marine biology at vic... i'm good mates with Taryn... I work at a pet store part time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 YOU! LOL :lol: Awesome! I believe so.... i will give you a hint... i study marine biology at vic... i'm good mates with Taryn... I work at a pet store part time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Update. Took plants out today and sent some to a couple of members on here. Pics taken just after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Nice tank P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 That aromatica is a nice looking plant submersed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks sam! That aromatica is a nice looking plant submersed. Definitely my favourite plant in this tank! (not including the madagascariensis that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 You tank is looking fantastic. I love it! Heres mine - this is the one I have been having so much trouble with of late. You can see the hair algae everywhere. Cutting down on the T5HO lighting helps keep it under control but at the detriment of the red plants which are on the left at the back of the tank. Needs some pruning but the pair of discus on the left of the tank have 20 or so nearly free swimming fry on the glass and if I put my hand near the tank they bite it. Some suggestions please Phoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Looks good. Send me that carpet plant please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 wait for the plants I am sending you! they will grow like weeds. Ive sent you a few more than I actually told you about :lol: i would put more wood in the tank. just plonk some pieces where the foreground plant starts towards the centre of the tank. pair of discus on the left of the tank have 20 or so nearly free swimming fry on the glass and if I put my hand near the tank they bite it. Some suggestions please Phoenix don't put your hand there? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Only trouble with wood is that I am worried the discus will have no where to feed. There are two pair in here but one pair is still refusing to eat after the other probs I had that wiped out two of them. Can't work it out - two dead, two still not eating and two breeding - Go figure! Will have to search for some nice pieces of driftwood from out of my other tanks. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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