Likoma Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 So the 1st stage in our new planted aquarium is underway. The aquascaping sans water. The filter will a Hamburg Matten filter that will eventually be covered with plants. Foreground will be a carpet of glossostigma, java moss and african fern. Enjoy http://youtu.be/mDJAkOiRLYA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 that is super cool! :thup: looking foward to updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Gorgeous. Look forward to next install... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieFish Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 what plants are you going to cover the foam on the back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 what plants are you going to cover the foam on the back in? A combination of java ferns. Broad leaf to narrow moving from left to right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellydave Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looking good man cant wait to see this planted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 You'll be pulling your hair out at those sandy beaches :roll: :lol: Looks promising, cheeky way of achieving depth Anything you CAN'T do with that foam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Woooo, looks cool, looking forward to seeing it filled with water, and with plants in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Just completed "The Fern Wall' aquascape video. We are super happy with the results. A big thank you to Valray for all the help. Aquarium-60cm x 45cm x 45cm. 2x 20wT8 Power-Glo, Hamburg Matten Filter Plant list: Narrow leaf java fern, java fern, java moss, anubia nana, glossostigma, african fern.Stock list: Neon Tetras Enjoy http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=128 ... =2&theater Looks promising, cheeky way of achieving depth Anything you CAN'T do with that foam? I will let you know if we ever find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Any chance you could post a picture and details of the co2 system you are using dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Any chance you could post a picture and details of the co2 system you are using dude? The guy to speak is lotofish on this forum. Ill check with him to see if I can put up a downloadable info sheet on my site. http://www.poret-aquarium-filter.co.nz/technical.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellydave Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 looking good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellydave Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The guy to speak is lotofish on this forum. Ill check with him to see if I can put up a downloadable info sheet on my site. http://www.poret-aquarium-filter.co.nz/technical.php correct me if im wrong but is it this one? http://www.fish-street.com/diy_co2_system_complete_kits?category_id=78 looks very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 correct me if im wrong but is it this one? http://www.fish-street.com/diy_co2_system_complete_kits?category_id=78 looks very similar On the money mate. Citric acid and baking soda is the ingredients needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hmm just wondering man if poret will work as a replacement for the ehfisubstrat in my eheim 2229 as it is a wet/dry filter, any idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I would work with the 20ppi medium density for that application. What is the volume of the compartment. If using sheets of foam I try to seperate them to achieve multiple microbial layers. This would be the best way for small volume areas. a cm or 2 gap is sufficient. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The filter has 3 baskets, each one being around 2ltrs volume I am guesstimating, actual filter volume being 7.3ltrs. Each basket measures around 200x200x50ish. I was thinking of running poret in the upper and bottom baskets leaving some ehfisubstrat between them, this way the foam is not a big solid mass and the substrat material should allow the foam to have multiple microbial layers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The filter has 3 baskets, each one being around 2ltrs volume I am guesstimating, actual filter volume being 7.3ltrs. Each basket measures around 200x200x50ish. I was thinking of running poret in the upper and bottom baskets leaving some ehfisubstrat between them, this way the foam is not a big solid mass and the substrat material should allow the foam to have multiple microbial layers? Wicked idea. You wont be disappointed. A high percentage of customers have after trialling it purchased more Poret for other applications. Duct tape mate. New sizes, thicknesses,colours and reduced prices are available at http://www.purelyporet.co.nz. Dont hesitate to hit me up with any queries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 How does the CO2 system work? I might be having a bad day but at the moment it looks like smoke and mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Alan, you can't get smoke in an aquarium :digH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Alan, you can't get smoke in an aquarium :digH:I beg to differ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 It seems being new to planted aquarium I have had a bit of a blow out. The planting medium for the glossostigma is made up of Fluorite and nothing else. It has been mentioned to me that over time due to the high levels of exposure, the fluorite will leach nutrients into the water column. I take it that this could fuel an algae take over. I am thinking of covering the fluorite with fine gravel, trying not to disturb the plants too much. Has anyone had experience with this type of situation. Would the reward to prevent excessive nutrients getting into the water ,out way damaging new plants that are still finding their feet. Thanking you in advance for your help. Regarding the smoke and mirrors.Co2 instructions to come. Still waiting on someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 How does the CO2 system work? I might be having a bad day but at the moment it looks like smoke and mirrors. Would be this reaction?: 3NaHCO3 + H3C6H5O7 --> 3CO2 + 3H2O + C6H5Na3O7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 So its the new year and progress has slowly been ticking along on the "Fern Wall' and were super stoked with the results. All plants are growing well except for the Glossostigma which is my nemesis. I don't know if its lack of light or a nutrient problem. Even bits that I thought were doing well have recently died off. All other plants are pearling nicely. The Bolbitis is coming away nicely and the Java fern is beginning to attach to the wall. The two Discus have settled in nicely. When they arrived they had been suffering from internal flagellates(white stringy faeces) and it has taken them some time to bounce back. One of them has only just started feeding again. My contact has just forwarded the instructions for the Citric acid system flick me a pm and Ill email you with them. Hope you enjoyed the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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