MarkLB Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi. I set this tank up at the end of July. 5 foot, approx' 450 litres, 2X FX5s, 4X 4 foot T5 tubes, pressurised CO2 with an in-line diffuser(although the solenoid has karked it so I,m dosing with Excel in the meantime), E.I. dosing. There has been some algae issues lately but I'm on top of most of it. There is still some BBA but I'm dealing with that. Three days old..... Three weeks..... Five weeks..... Seven weeks..... Over time plants have been removed and others added and this is how it looks today..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy-fish Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Jeepers! That's some impressive growth in 7 weeks! Super healthy plants mate, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Cheers. Some of the plants were just too healthy. I had to get rid of the Ambulia, it just took over, as did the Chain Sword. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 E.I dosing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Estimative Index, used by Tom Barr. Basically it's a slight overdose of fertilisers throughout the week with a large water change weekly to 're-set' any imbalance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 very nice indeed, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 That looks great Mark. Nice job! Do you know the species of your chain sword? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 :nfs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Awesome growth !drool: I love the jungle look :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Well done. :thup: How about you move those Two MASSIVE Swords just behind the wood and ferns on each side. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks for the compliments people. Do you know the species of your chain sword? Sorry man, I wouldn't have a clue. There's still a little floating in a spare tank if you want to come have a look. How about you move those Two MASSIVE Swords just behind the wood and ferns on each side. JMO. Hmmmm, food for thought, although there's not a lot of room back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Cool! Awesome to see how the Chch members have not given up! I would have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Looking Fantastic :bounce: Would love my plants to take off like yours have :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Awesome to see how the Chch members have not given up! It was the 'quakes that instigated the setting up of this tank. The initial planting, livestock and hardscape, barring one piece of wood, came from some of my 'quake affected tanks. Basically I consolidated 3 smaller tanks into one to reduce risk and make the post 'quake clean ups easier. This is a truly addictive hobby and a few shakes won't stop me. Slow me down, sure, but not stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Looking Fantastic :bounce: Would love my plants to take off like yours have :roll: Thank you. Ferts+Light+Co2=Fast growth. The amount of greenery that comes out of this tank is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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