lol, treat it as a learning curve la, next time, just makesure its moist, not soaking wer
btw, usually dry start ppl dont start dumping ferts , they only use it when the plants have been planted underwater.
but i think it depends on a person personal techniques and style of planting.
you never which one suits you the best until youve tried it.

thanks

i've been inspired by this one guy who starts DSM for his UG and it grows really well. His level of water is similar to my first picture i guess not all plants grow the same even if same species.

Hi Ah Wai,

Nope. I place them in less than 10 mins or so if not, they would be in another spare tank I have prepared earlier.

I don't think leaving the plant out like an hour would cause this issue. FYI, When I bought the plants ie java fern or sagi they were pre-pack in a plastic bag and cute_miao says they can survive like that for a week or 2 without any issue. I suspect when we stir up the substrate too much and replant back, our plant aren't doing well coping with the changes.

Thanks jctasoga for the tip on the stench. it works.

As for the plant, I trimmed the bad and rotten part leaving one 1 baby leaf. I hope it will live!

no worries mate. happy planting!

My office has a tank like this, height - 50cm & length 60cm. Any recommendation for the lighting and rough estimation for price?

Aquascaping seems very interesting but the problem for me is the time for maintenance. I am afraid that I might neglect on it and totally get lazy. May I ask, does it consumes a lot of electricity running them or does it cost a lot for maintenance?

This post has been edited by Wonka: Jul 20 2015, 03:28 PM

Depends on what you do actually.

Low tech setup could be virtually maintenance free with no extra cost.

Low tech meaning like those DIY stuffs? Do they have low maintenance plants or fishes? Well there's a lot for me to study before starting one. Our temperature is quite difficult for them setups right? I mean I see some plants needing water temperature between 20-26deg. Meaning I need a cooling system for the tank. Hmmm.,.

Low tech means low maintenance plants, no CO2 injection and generally normal lighting.

My no maintenance betta tank.

Just some floating plants, anubias and couple morimo balls (took out already for another tank)... fertilized by betta poo

Don't have to worry about temperature and stuff.



This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Jul 20 2015, 05:33 PM

Wow that looks awesome. Maybe is should do that as well. Without the bed of plants

Anyone here know of a place to buy amazon sword plant in klang valley area ? May I know what is the price of it ? Thank you.

amazon sword is Rm8 each i believe ?

Ok but where ? Very desparate to get it today before working hours are over and ill be stuck in the jam

Hi Calvin, if you don't mind smaller amazon swords, i have some in my tank ready to be sent out next week.

pm me if u are interested. only need u to feed me the postage cost.

Finally. Got my amazon sword plants. Used them as background plants

Expensive setup you have over there Using ADA stainless steel canister filter?

Yep. Filter and co2 from ADA as well. No regrets on the money spent for the entire setup using ADA. I really love what goes inside the aquarium. Just sit back and watch nature's beauty

nice!

Anyway, want to ask if its wrong to keep co2 running everyday even the lights are off when I'm away at work ? I usually come home after work everyday and turn on the light for 1 to 3 hours a day. Please advice.