New Journal : 75g planted nano tank

[BEdward]

I like the light & dark substrate combo... makes it look like two lslands in the sea!

Thanks.... I was tempted to use a lighter colored sand.... looks great with the plants. I wasnt so sure about the gravel, but decided the fish would look better/appreciate a darker substrate.

As for the design.. I cant take credit for that

[BEdward]

Today I made some moss rocks. Wasn't the most enjoyable activity... but I think the end result was worth it.

[finfan]

keeps getting better... are you going to put rocks around the entire border or stop where they are now?

[jeebus]

Very nice! :emt_thumbs:

[BEdward]

keeps getting better... are you going to put rocks around the entire border or stop where they are now?

Thanks guys -

I'm thinking I'll cover other parts of the border with wood. The rocks may not be where they are now.

Now just waiting for the driftwood to sink.........

[JStrider]

cool tank! I look forward to seeing how it develops as you add fish and plants grow in.

[FuzzyDragon09]

Just curious. How did you get the moss to stay on the rocks?

[BEdward]

Just curious. How did you get the moss to stay on the rocks?

I just used regular sewing thread. You can see the thread up close right now - but once the moss grows out it'll be hidden.

[mahoro]

should of just use hair net.. so much eailer and faster... i got spare if you want some...

[BEdward]

should of just use hair net.. so much eailer and faster... i got spare if you want some...

I know - I had someone else tell me about that. I guess I was just too lazy to go and buy hairnet :P

[BEdward]

Just a little update...

My ammonia has dropped to zero, nitrites appear to be on the way down. I'm starting to get some brown hairy algea on some of my plants, gravel and driftwood. Looks like my blyxa japonica is not going to make it. Also, the moss rocks I made aren't doing so well either. I think I may have wrapped them too tightly. I guess I better grab some hairnet! My fertilizers should be here in a couple of days. I've read that I should wait a month or so before dosing... but at 3.5wpg and co2, and with the algea that I'm starting to get, I think I need to dose asap.

On the brighter side - the flame moss is starting to take off (if the algea doesn't choke it out) I think it's going to look pretty good in there.

Seems I got some bloodworms in my tank somehow. Never had that before. maybe some future inhabitant will be pleased :)


Oh, and the other driftwood has not sunk yet :furious:

[Somefishguy]

You should really try boiling the wood... Even if you can get a pieces of it at a time and then flip it... Will really help it sink

[BEdward]

You should really try boiling the wood... Even if you can get a pieces of it at a time and then flip it... Will really help it sink

Gonna try it!

[finfan]

update?

[BEdward]

got one coming tonight or tomorrow:)