Sophia Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 !drool: !drool: how come the flow shouldnt be to high? I think it's just because the smaller the tank the more of a whirlpool it can become. If you can direct the outlet onto a wall it would reduce the current somewhat. A gentle swaying of the leaves is what is required I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 how come the flow shouldnt be to high? ive been told that its necesary for a planted tank, less algae etc The flow should be high, CO2 distribution and general water movement is a must. I don't think Joe is saying it shouldn't be high though. 12 days after planting and things are really taking off, ill never be able to go back to no pressurised co2. Yeah it's addictive isn't it? Good to see you've still got that number 8 wire attitude plumbing your diffuser and a powerhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 The flow should be high, CO2 distribution and general water movement is a must. I don't think Joe is saying it shouldn't be high though. Yeah it's addictive isn't it? Good to see you've still got that number 8 wire attitude plumbing your diffuser and a powerhead hey well its not but it is high super addictive hehe the number 8 wire still tuns strong in my veins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wow that looks amazing! !drool: Yeah what I meant is that you don't want to blast the crap out of everything :slfg: Do have enough flow so there are no dead spots, but the flow shouldn't be so high that you are worried about the fish having problems with the current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 It's Soo Lush!! Great Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletmonuka Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 awesome... but where are the fish?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks guys, ok yea well it Not gonna make it to Hard for the Fish i think. awesome... but where are the fish?? Well Atm im cranking the CO2 to High for it be safe for fish, this is for plante to get the best Start and Out compete algae, ill be getting fish in a week Or so i imagen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 PICS!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 got some fish today 5 otocinclus affinis the lads making quick work of the diatoms :bggrn: 2 aplyplatus annulatus female show-off male somepearling taiwan moss a different angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 very nice, love the little killies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Nice fish dude, what's the price on the otos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 very nice, love the little killies they're great eh Nice fish dude, what's the price on the otos? $4.50 nzd haha $6 on the epyplatus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sophia Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 That's not TOO much cheaper than here, I thought you would have gone for something we can't get in NZL (hint, hint shrimp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 1/4 of the price that I buy mine for is a heck of a lot cheaper in my books Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 1/4 of the price that I buy mine for is a heck of a lot cheaper in my books Sam. Agreed. :iag: Tank is looking good man, loving the regular updates. keep it up :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 That's not TOO much cheaper than here, I thought you would have gone for something we can't get in NZL (hint, hint shrimp) i wanted otocinclus cocama but couldnt find any, im on the waiting list if some get imported wasnt aware epyplatus were availible in new zealand 1/4 of the price that I buy mine for is a heck of a lot cheaper in my books Sam. yea way cheaper than nelson haha thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 the otos are making remarkably quick work of the diatoms! :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 took some more photos do you like it when i just take random shots? should i just stick to a weekly update? my favourite shot of the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Just keep doing what your doing buddy, with maybe a full tank shot once a week to get an overall idea of the growth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Just keep doing what your doing buddy, with maybe a full tank shot once a week to get an overall idea of the growth? okey doke we'll call it FTS friday coming at you with a fts from an undisclosed location somewhere in germany every friday. ok FTS friday update #1 algae report: diatoms is the only algae i have noticed. i am combating this with a crew of otocinclus affinis, they are doing a great job, unfortunately they dont take it off the HCs lower leaves as visible in the photo. im also doing a 50% water change every 2nd day. MISC info: also to be seen in the forground are zipties, these have been utilized to keep the carpet down. Stop floating, let roots establish. i was worried about the epyplatus annulatus and the current. my fears have been disregaurded as unneccesary as they are fine. infact super active in all water columns. Death toll report: unfortunately the brother hood of the 5 Oto's has been cut down to 4. i have been told that some otos die relatively quickly after being introduced. this must be the case as all other fish are still kicking. so now for the FTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 FTS Friday is Saturday for us That roughly cut branch near the top is distracting but hopefully the moss covers it. Otherwise, looking good :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGilberg Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 FTS Friday is Saturday for us That roughly cut branch near the top is distracting but hopefully the moss covers it. Otherwise, looking good :thup: not if i do it before 12pm german time haha yea i was thinking that i want all the peices of wood to be covered in moss to the very tip. itd look better, i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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