You can put Oto in to help cleaning up the leaves.

Chuppy - I am not there yet . . . still need to learn from you and the rest of advance aquarist out there.

Maybe not enough CUC. Any idea how many does he has?

Btw, since i never post any picture in this thread (Most of the time in MAC).

Here you go . . . latest FTS for my new planted tank project.



This post has been edited by ProX: Jan 9 2011, 11:51 AM

Any particular reason? I have 6 in my tank now. Will increase to 10-12. Nothing much for them to eat now.

You will be surprised with my water change..It is not recommended to do large water change but if do it correctly, everything should be fine. I always re-seed my tank with bacteria after large water change.

This post has been edited by ProX: Jan 12 2011, 04:50 PM

I use ADA and BorneoWild. Sometimes ADA, sometimes BorneoWild.

ADA Green Bacter - 2 drops after each WC
BorneoWild Bacter Crystal (powder) - very small quantity mix with aquarium water. Wait for it to fully dilute and pour into the tank.

Note - if i use ADA, i didnt use BW. Vice versa.

Latest update of my tank



Day 18... Fluorescent green Glosso.

got it like a year ago from one of the LFS. It is dark grey/black lava rock. Cheap rock...

Tough one i would say if you want a decent planted tank unless you go for all 2nd hand item. Even all 2nd hand, I am not sure if it is feasible..try to ask if you got friends that are willing to let go item to you cheap or FOC.

Oxburg - No more. All given out. Maybe you can wait for next harvest.

Yes, surface skimmer can be use to suck out the protein layer. Alternatively, you can also use Lily pipe to create gentle vortex.

surface skimmer cost RM2x+ and dont worry about getting shrimp suck down.

ryzzal: what is your tank spec?

I bought from LFS..RM2x+ only. Most i went also similar price.

I have 15 small SAE (~4cm length) in my 5ft with 10 Fire Red Cherry (~8 berried) during the initial stage. After 4 months, I have like ~200 cherries.

I guess the shrimplets hide underneath the glosso carpet.

You can check out SLS, Petsmart88, NA, AquaticParadise, AquaWorld for Cal Aqua Lab nano co2 checker. Cute and not that expensive.

Cal Aqua Lab solution no need to mix with aquarium water. It is ready to be use and work fine in my tank.

ciohbu - ~120..but good quality glass. Good thing not cheap...hehe

Otherwise can try GUSH brand. Cheaper

HC still can grow in medium lighting but require colder water.

Update on my tank.



Day 25

WC every 3 days - 30-50%
1ml of BorneoWild Growth & ADA Brighty K everyday

Tank size: 77cm x 35cm x 30cm
Lighting: 24 x 4 T5HO (96W).

oxburg - Tank is custom made. Light is Katana 2.5ft (changed 2 original bulb to giesemann bulb)

Oxburg - Giesemann bulb is not cheap. I would say it cost 3x more than normal bulb. I am thinking to replace 2x Katana bulb with Hagen LifeGlo but a bit reluctant since everything is doing good now. Wait after CNY then I do some experiment again.

For co2 tank..this one look good - http://www.up-aqua.com/00-dm-page/00dm_co2-all-big.jpg

For regulator - http://www.up-aqua.com/00-dm-page/00up_106-AD-1-big.jpg

Just to spice the thread up a little...


Quick left side shot.