using what fert ?

grow high is easy... want it to send out runners hard lo... i'm still waiting for my hair grass to be carpet...

Thanks for the info =D. Nah i most prob will give them a few try, if the fella keep eating the shrimps then i'll use ottos only.

Hmm means if i want to go glosso, i gotta DIY . will it be lots of maintenance. My working condition requires me to OT quite often, and i work on saturdays too lol. Already need to devote myself to changing 30% of the water everyweek for the puffer's sake >.<.


Gotta get my 6+gal tank this week. Hopefully can get this started soon. Need to cycle the tank right? Just gonna get the pour in bacteria, and let the water sit for a few days with some changes in between. Is this right? After that only i introduce the substrate and plants? Or do i introduce before that?

Thanks guys

you can introduce the substrate and plants before you even fill the tank up with water . You're on the money here.. Let the tank cycle etc etc. Seems like you did your research lol.

Drew

im using gex shrimp (red packet) soil...

true.... getting grow tall is easy... im also waiting & looking daily wating to look for new runners... it will be easier if stronger lites i believed...


last nite saw 3 rcs carrying eggs yeeeaaa....

Trying to read here and there la =D. So means my action plans is:

1) Buy tank + light + HOB filter
2) Rinse tank lightly to clean?
3) Put substrate and plant
4) Fill with tap water (do i need to dechlorinate?)
5) Add bacteria
6) Let it sit for 2-4 days and change 50% water in between
7) Introduce puffer + shrimps together
8) Weekly 30% water change + filter cleaning?

Is my steps ok?
Or should i introduce the shrimps first before step 6?

Thanks =D

step 3 some change...
put substrate -> fill in 10% water, put plant... then fill up...

Hey guys, i would like to get some help on my new fish tank. I've recently take up planted aquariums and i don't know what are the guide's to let the plants maintain and i have yet not decided on what fish to put into my tank.

I heard you guys mentioning CO2, how do i place CO2 for my tank? And is water heater advisable ?

This is a picture of my new fish tank. It's measurement is : 18 inch x 9 inch x 9 inch.

Is my fish tank still able to put more plants? Or do i need to make it full & add the wooden log/branch?

Pls guide me along my way to a new journey of planted aquarium.



This post has been edited by FreedomForLife25: Oct 23 2009, 11:09 AM

heater? where u r from mate? whats ur room temp?

Thanks for the advice =D

Do i have to dechlorinate the water?

also dunno what substrate to get =.=

if no mistake... should be need dechlorinate water while planting.. because even u wash plan with tap water are also not gud.. what about planting ?!

My new low maintainence tank

I'm from kl area. Room temp is about 28 degrees.

Btw if I don't have CO2 diffuser can I maintain my plants and my fishes in future?

depends on what u plant actually... but plant without co2 are not really good la... why dont just make a DIY co2 ? cost as low as below rm5..

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Added on October 24, 2009, 2:12 amno use soil ?

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Added on October 24, 2009, 2:15 amguys.. i just used a bacter ball on last week.. so can i WC on today ? mean do WC after a week..

This post has been edited by fongzai92: Oct 24 2009, 02:15 AM

add bacter ball doesnt mean that you no need wc...
proceed wc as per normal..

Nope..not heaving on planting..willl only be moss, so dont need soil..very low maintenance tank hehe

Bro, i also noticed my plants today is the 3rd day already they dont look fresh anymore.
I still haven't add in any fish to my tank though. But how do i make a DIY CO2?
Can you please teach me?

Oh and btw what is the name of those plants where u can tie on the drift wood to grow ah?

Bro what is that long leafy bunchy plant there? Whats the name . Your tank no CO2 right?



btw i've bought my tank =D. Today or tomorrow gonna go find plants to go with it .

Hi, refer here for DIY CO2 : http://www.plantedtank.net/articles/DIY-Yeast-CO2/7/

Those are moss, there are many types of them..mine is either java moss or singaporean moss. refer here for more info: http://www.aquamoss.net/. For leafty plants, anubias and those with rhizomes can be tied on driftwood to grow


Hi bro, i have no idea on the plant ID..for easy to grow/maintain plant, i would suggest go for anubias..I have a DIY CO2 but I am not putting it inside my tank yet..i am assuming its not necesaary for simple low tech tank like mine..

Have a look at our own Malaysian Aquascaping Club forum for better guidance/info: http://www.my-mac.net/forum/

This post has been edited by Human Nature: Oct 24 2009, 11:53 AM

Hey bro, how to fit in the DIY CO2? Channel to the bottom of the base of the tank? My filter is the standard cling on filter i don't know how to channel it with the DIY CO2. Can suggest?

And regarding the moss, where can i get it in PJ ?