Nah, i never treat my equipment gently, Glassware or not, ADA or not. they have a purpose to serve me, I don't serve them. wahaha

( I use a brush for the inlet, wipe them clean, and for the hard to reach parts. Soak in clorox (bleach)

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Added on August 11, 2010, 11:44 am[quote=moe81,Aug 11 2010, 09:36 AM]
Opps!!! thanks for the correction... well, i guess i was wrong huh? it's very viable coming from a person who has used both types.

thanks for coming forth and makin it clear for us.. or atleast for ME.
yea it's a definately an upgrade for asthetic purpose..


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Moe, youre not all wrong. YOure quite right. the difference in function is very much almost the same. lol

But be in the hobby enough, and you would find glasswares are such a hassle ( at least i found out the hard way)



This post has been edited by chuppy2: Aug 11 2010, 11:44 AM

Michanz after buka come back and active already ^^ lol.

For PG kaki, I have a rare rotala in hand.

Rotala SP goais. let me know if interested. It doesn't come cheap so..

Drew

It's called trimming LOL!!

Google it and see for yourself what this rotala sp goais looks like.

Michanz, didnt see real plant before cannot judge it LOL

@monsterjin, Island preferred. places like e-gate or tesco.

@yujin, I can upload a pic later tonight(tmr)

Sharing what I submitted for this year.. did not score well but oh well, 2011!

It's not beachsand. never use beachsand for planted tanks.. affects pH.

It's riversand.. but mine is prepacked and branded by ADA.. shirui white sand >.>

Drew

Clean during photoshoot. now like shit. (or maybe already like shit ) wahaha.

THis is nothing compared to those super scapers.

Thanks for the kind comments.

Drew

Rainbar causing less flow? sure boh?

IMHO, they create jets, which in turn makes my plants twirl here and there lol.

IMHO again, I use a lilly pipe to diffuse the high flow rate from the filter (a.k.a. reduces jet effect but still give enough total tank turnover )

But that's just me. I avoid using them cause they create too much turbulence in my tank.. (maybe the overpowered filter is to blame LOL )

Drew

Yea i think it's just me..

Drew

hey as long as it works!

@moe,
1st trim. i usually trim as low as i can.. maybe leave just 1 inch + left? but its risky if you don't know what you're doing as I dont replant..

I usually let the bottom stem part to stay healthy as well so it bushes itself automatically without the need to replant.

as you know once you trim, one stem turns into 2 /3 stemmed plants. the second trim, just trim those 2/3 nodes, then youll end up with 6+ stems , all from a single stalk! (means youre trimming upwards per trim.)

I hope you understood as I also have a hard time explaining on how to trim

Drew

yes they (the leaves ) will decay. but as long as it is still rooted down and not melting then it's good enough.

I've seen some peoples rotala bottom part of botak stems actually melting off.

Drew

why put fertilizer when there's no plants?

that guy making good money from you lol.

Its like, why buy petrol when no car ( or any engine like tools ) >.>

Well try this, I'm not sure how you set the stuff up. Stop dosing fertilizers..

Anti chlorine dose with water change only..

Whats the soil you're using? What filter? Tank size? any Picture??

Drew

@moe

Hey that trimming style.. do at your own risk ar...

should be rotala sp. vietnam?

rotala sp. white?

Love to grow sideways?? how big is it. and how is the colour

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Added on August 27, 2010, 1:01 pmI know love to grow sideways small with red cap is Rotala sp. goais la.

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Aug 27 2010, 01:01 PM

Because LFS 2feeter's job is to store and sell Their purpose is to sell.. maintaining a stable eco system is another story all together.


Well, How big is your nano tank again superdude? 19 fishes is a little iffy to me.

Drew

Do you WC 10-20% daily? Well, go ahead and doubt me all you want.
But I got this mindset from the western forums(thats where i started out).

Sure they dont want any loss to happen. But do you know how much they bring in in the start? how they minimize losses?

IMHO, theyre just doing enough for them to survive. Im talking about keeping your fishes Alive AND Happy.

Drew

superdude, then youre fine.

Drew