Iwagumi? A true iwagumi, just get 1 or 2 types of carpeting plant.. TAKE NOTE that an iwagumi is not easy to maintain (talking about bags and bags of new soil + HC only, imagine that.. )

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Feb 8 2010, 09:42 PM

It just looks simple.. doesn't mean it is hehehe.

Drew

@Michanz, once they're happy. they get out of control.. fast.

@Michanz, anything above 2feet tall needs a metal halides intensity ( or just really a lot of tubes LOL )

Drew

Yujin. increase ISO or just have less handshakes >=D

Drew

My views on that fish..

It does clean algae.

but its destructive power overcomes its actual use.. So I dumped that in my main pond lol.. better off with ottos and sae

Drew

@cata.. maybe it's because you overdose c02? I have some MACers who swear by that el-ceapo method of supplying c02.. so.. I don't know

Drew

thread is dead eh?

then remove that particular plant.. increase c02 levels after that .. and wash your filter sponge..

Drew

@geediver,
sadly they are changing bosses soon

Drew

@ TianYin,

it's all in the process to a healthy tank.. need to let your tank cycle first ma.. being impatient would only lead you to a delayed or immediate crash.. Some people go around saying, I put my fish in since day 1 also no problem! I dare you to check back with him in 2~3 months time. Also, if the tank looks well, ask him of his troubles during the months.

My tank doesnt need much care now. In fact, i just look at it once a week and WC once a month now ( tank and system is close to 1 year old ) why? Proper start-up. Never had any MAJOR algae issue as well ( THIS IS A MAJOR POINT)

not to take things personally,

" GOOD THINGS NOT CHEAP, CHEAP THINGS NOT GOOD "


And never expect miracles. You need to be hardworking enough to have a good looking tank.

p/s
CRS = Crystal Red Shrimp
RCS = Red Cherry Shrimp.

For further information. GOOGLE

Drew

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Added on March 4, 2010, 6:08 pmp/s I waited one month before adding any CRS into my tank mind you hehehe.

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Mar 4 2010, 06:08 PM

Proper start up?

Add soil,
add plants ( as many plants as u can.)
Slowly add water...
then use a good filter preferably canister ( big enough 1 la )
let it all run..

LETS SAY YOU ARE USING ADA SOIL..

Here's my secret hehee..
Day 1, err above step lor.. water in and out till clear.. remember to fill slowly
Day 2, WC 50%
Day 3 WC 20%
DAY 7 week 1, WC 50%
Then every week after, 20~30% WC ( once a week )

having c02 is a must for all the higher maintenance plants.. with proper lighting.. and PROPER TEMPERATURE hehe.. ( enquire within or just go to www.my-mac.net)

Most important equipment is filter. Why ? ( Well, here we look at the Nitrogen cycle )

ONLY ADD FAUNA at MINIMUM, after 1 week.. DOnt suddenly add a huge number.. slowly.. bit by bit weekly..

For anything else, GOOGLE. haha.

Drew

Can try. But I won't trust myself with anything more than 28C though C grade should be fine gua...

Drew

YOu are indeed in the wrong zone.. But.

How long / old is your set-up?

Fish species involved?



a 2feeter and 7 chiclids ( god knows what chiclids you're taking about, might even be discus and angels LOL ) are a little too much I say.. it's bound to happen IMHO

Drew

there's a misconception IMHO with the CBS. GO research the origins of CRS and you'll know why. Lazy to type essay now

More people are of course liking CRS more to CBS.. colour wise ma..


Drew

hahaha, then start researching. For all I know, there seems to be some dos and dont in the field of chiclid keeping.. ( Don't bother asking me in depth, this is afterall the planted tank thread )

such as having 7 agressive fish in one 2feeter.. If I'm not wrong.. those chiclids ( excluding dwarf chiclids, apistos ,rams etc. ) can grow pretty huge.. at least 4ft la brader!

Drew

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Added on March 6, 2010, 1:26 amthe chiclids we deal with here are apistos, rams, angels, and discus haha.

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Mar 6 2010, 01:26 AM

Depends. What gene You want. I got lubangs haha.

Drew

Any Penangkia want any plants?

GLosso
Rotalas
e.tennellus(might be wrong, mine seems thinner and pinkish)

Drew

Looks shopped to me.

though not impossible

Drew

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Added on March 11, 2010, 8:17 pmSee my mac post la... FOC algae got.. you want? haha

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Mar 11 2010, 08:17 PM

Penangkias,

I'm looking for taiwan moss. do let me know if any of you got.

Drew