oO SKIPPY Oo Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 so after our last KMAC meeting i thought i would try to sort out my plants and tank a bit more... gone are the days of fine sand, and no under gravel ferts, and saying welcome to Daltons Aquatic Mix, and a 1mm to 3mm dark gravel. I think the new layout looks good - but what say you ? my next update is from my single power glo T8 to a 3x or 4x T5 setup but i need more info on the light tubes to use - would this T5 setup be ok ? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pets-animals/Fish/Lights-lamps/auction-327878224.htm they dont mention the tubes calvin rating so i need a bit of your help. old layout new layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 THATS NOT PART OF THE LOG, THATS A SAE!! But also, I think it need the log back in there, or more rocks. For now anyway, until the plants fill in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 yeah it is a rather large SAE i did think to myself that i might need some more rocks or something. i also thought about putting the log back in but im not that keen on that one and wanted to fill out the plants and stuff some more. right mental note - get more stones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I like the large numbers of swordtails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Without sounding too critical, You may wish to look again at your plant placement. Remember that with substrate ferts you dont want to be uprooting plants and moving them once they grow as it will make a huge mess. Some plant like the twisted Val in the front would be much better suited to the back as it will soon grow larger blocking the view through the tank. Just a thought. Regarding the light hood, yes that will be good, but you need to look into the costs of replacement bulbs. I am not sure about the sizes but I know my 2 T5HO units use the 85cm tubes which cost about $60 per tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Without sounding too critical, You may wish to look again at your plant placement. Agree.. It almost looks like you have tried to space out all the plants evenly.. have a look at nature.. this NEVER happens.. only when people get involved.. IMO planting things more dense or actually clumped together in some areas and leaving other areas open gives the best result.. but of course each to their own liking. Otherwise I like your tank and fish though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 That looks very nice!!!!! love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 He did ask what others thought and constructive, helpful, criticism is fine. It does not have to be agreed with, or followed. I tend to agree with Supasi and Hovmoller though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I do like long swaying plants at the front corners so they create a frame around the edges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 He did ask what others thought and constructive, helpful, criticism is fine. It does not have to be agreed with, or followed. I tend to agree with Supasi and Hovmoller though. thats correct - im a bit naff when it comes to layout etc, so keep the ideas a coming and in the next couple of days i will try to post up a pic of the changes. i was bored with the previous look to the tank and wanted a "planted tank" not just a "tank with plants in" cheers skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 . i was bored with the previous look to the tank and wanted a "planted tank" not just a "tank with plants in" Whats the difference?! :lol: If you're going for the style of just planting plants, you're going to need a lot more. Also, a focus point would be good. (The rock is too far to the left imho, either move it or get another.) HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I believe that is something I said on here a while ago. Difference is the amount of plants in the tank. :lol: At the moment its a tank with plants :lol: little more scaping, wood, stones and well positioned plants and it could be a planted tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I believe that is something I said on here a while ago. Difference is the amount of plants in the tank. :lol: yeah i recall you said it to me !! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 ok heres take 2 - please dont hold back with your critique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Yes, I like your 'take 2' better. The twisted val will look great when it reaches the top and folds inwards in your tank and your taller growing plants are now not in the front of the tank. Your discus will appreciate the val cover as well as they don't like intense like but they do tolerate it and also they need some open space to be able to swim and eat the food off the tank floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismart120 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 think it looks much better with the extra rocks in, i'd maybe go a step further myself and put more in, maybe stack a few up? possiblly with some silicone to avoid it falling over though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Yes, I like your 'take 2' better. The twisted val will look great when it reaches the top and folds inwards in your tank and your taller growing plants are now not in the front of the tank. Your discus will appreciate the val cover as well as they don't like intense like but they do tolerate it and also they need some open space to be able to swim and eat the food off the tank floor. thanks so far none of my twisited val has reached the surface, i have a couple of leaves that are about 3cm away from the top but i think that may have something to do with my lighting. not quite being strong enough ??? think it looks much better with the extra rocks in, i'd maybe go a step further myself and put more in, maybe stack a few up? possiblly with some silicone to avoid it falling over though cheers, but i have experimented with stacking larger rocks on top of each other in my 200L tank and i dont think it looks so great, however i might see what its like with some smaller rocks dotted around the bigger ones sort of stacked around them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 heres an updated shot of the tank - thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 :love: it's great. Lush and green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 cool I like jungle tanks! took me a while to spot the discus..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 looks awesome! well done add in some wood i reckon gives it that natural look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks for the kind comments. I never thought I would get there with the issues I was having with brown algae. I might take a look around for some wood but finding the right peice is going to be the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Wood, did you say wood? viewtopic.php?f=17&t=51727 Looking good.The Val makes a nice background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Looks great. What is the forground plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Looks great. What is the forground plant? cheers - its sagittaria microfolia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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