catacombs.. mind show up ur tanks ?  and soil u use ? thanks~

current ! =D

Chill bro cata.. tried asking around in MAC yet? maybe those melaka scapers know a thing or two..

Drew

@ blinded

BAck in Aquafair Sale.. it was rm 200 for the MINI M tank. and RM 9xx for the Lighting fixture.. it is now HIGHER .

@fongzai
when I say "know what you're doing" I MEANT.
- Proper fertilizing levels
- good self discipline on maintenance (water change, trimming, scraping algae off)
- Proper lighting given to tank
- Proper fish added to help curb algae etc. etc.
- Proper methods and or chemicals used..
- Proper filtration .
- Proper chemistry in the water(ammonia, nitrogen cycle etc etc)

Let's just say I have seen many people accusing people(Namely accusing me, when recommending then to use ADA soil..)  - that's why now I don't really dare to simply recommend. - some people are more suited with the gravel method.(less maintenance)

It goes something like that...
" You told me that by using this expensive ADA soil, I can grow anything.. but why do I always get algae ? "

So to know that the soil isn't ALL that is needed to have a healthy planted tank.

My simple reply is this::
" You did grow algae right? LOL "

JUST MY PERSONAL OPINION. NO OFFENCE MEANT TO ANY/EITHER PARTY.

Drew

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Added on August 28, 2009, 2:56 pmAlso let's say,
Initially the tank looks nice with the rocks, wood, newly aquired plants and etc etc...

But further down the road.. in 2~3 months or so.. if no proper care is given to the tank.. it might end up crashing.. (therefore, killing the patient)

Drew

mine had triple the quantity of my photo below...

this weekend go back take the latest photo for u to see...(all credit have to give to yujin...cos those cherry given by him)

they love u pinchy lol..

@ catacombs.

Go buy 500mg <removed> for your rcs guarantee they do till they die hahaa

Drew

i have alot of female carrying eggs...and lots of shrimplet....currently throw tetra and guppy to control their birthrate....but ended up my guppy give birth pulak.......1 month give birth 2 times...faints

Catacombs,

next time. either pull them out verryy veerryy slowly.. or just trim right down below the soil.. less mess.

@ tenchi,

Why post shrimp porn here? hahaha Nice anyways
Drew

I've got a problem guys.. Glossos are growing WAY TOO FAST hahaha


Drew

Yes, for me .. I'm using ADA's Brighty K and Step 1.. they might cost you a bit

Dose NPK ( nitrogen, Phosphate, pottasium ).. these are basic few needs

Price of glosso may range from rm 10 to rm 30 ... ( I've seen some LFS selling rm 30 for a patch..)

Drew

@ catacombs
I think that may be the cause, and water temperature as well.. 300w for my 3feeter.. plus calculations and etc= It's around 5.6watts Per gallon already haha..

and i think the low temperatures may also play a part..

Drew

neon tetra, angel fish and guppy..are they compatible?

Hi still figuring out about the lighting for my 7.5G

My tank dimension is 48cmx23cmx27cm (L)x(W)x(H)

Is it OK to use 2x18Watt 6500k screw type bulb with reflector?
That will give me around 4.8wpg but from what I have read, the WPG rules doesn't apply for tanks smaller than 10G.

or, should I get 3X18Watt 6500K?

Edit : I am planning to plant carpet plant eg. glosso/ HG.