hehe. i use my existing tanks. planted tanks are really nice. i love looking at them.

anyway, my-mac organized planted-tank deco competition in the Pet World thing. you were there, weren't you?

here's what I caught in action at their tank display area.....

My lighting is 2 X 8W 6500K Daylight 7" flourescent lamp.
C02 I am using tablet - one each day.

Once a week I put in 3ml Stress Zyme (for bacteria growth).

Ya meh. I have shrimp for algae control and guppy to skim the surface. The guppy is always on top and the shrimp always below. No fight wor.

Wah lao Goldfries promoting other forums when you STAFF here lolx.... CBT!!! CBT!!! eheheh just joking

The Genoah tank, IMHO wouldn't have enough space for 2 substrates, big enough for 2 cups of ADA and you are looking at maybe 1.5 litres of water. In this sized tank, better stick to 1 fauna species no headache. Shrimps would be the way to go, since you won't really have to buy additional food for them unless you really wanna spend RM50 on a Crystal Red shrimp (CRS) then go with Algae flakes, otherwise stick with Red Cherry Shrimps (RCS) - only RM1.20 each (on average). Plant-wise for this tank, is any plant that has petit or dwarf in parts of its name.

when u start ur tank, which is empty. u can even do a 100% WC, if u r using amazon I, then u will need to do alot WC to clear the water. water u hv plants, do a 30% WC, 2 times a week. this is what i do

what is the size of ur tank? try get hold on 2X 9WPLL if u r a 1ft cude. if bigger than 1 X 1 x 1, the light is not enough. hmm table co2 ah.. i would prefer DIY Co2. lower risk

are u refering to yamato? that is difference they don't produce in fresh water i though he refer to crs or cherry shrimps
surface skimmer, use moli is the best

This post has been edited by nezumitaro: Jun 20 2008, 10:31 PM

lol i was there but that time, wasnt interested in planted tanks

Ahh ok. So ADA amazonian or malaya, let me see colour looks like ill be rearing RCS probably.

Ahh ok. Thanks

Bigger tank= more water= Fluctuation lesser=less danger for fishes.
smaller tank=less water= fluctuation higher=more danger for fishes

WC=Water Change

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Added on June 21, 2008, 9:12 amWhy not get a glass tank? very much nicer.

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Added on June 21, 2008, 9:29 amgoldfries,

Long time no see planning to start another aquarium?


This post has been edited by presario316: Jun 21 2008, 09:29 AM

i already have a 3ft tank and 4ft tank that's badly taken care off! and i'm fixing it!

GF: what do you have in those 2 tanks? gold fishes??

@presario ermm dont know why dint go with glass tanks.. just like the look of the GENOAH tanks

And I just realised I posted the wrong pic of the tank.. its even smaller! haha but I have another tank at home which will be cleaned for a spider crab tank.. and then the GENOAH tank will be used for planted tank experiment

This post has been edited by zio: Jun 22 2008, 01:30 AM

Yes, it is Java Fern.

The thing that looks like caterpillar is actually the root or called rhizome.

How to reduce temperature of water in tank?
Mine is 32 Centigrade.
What type fish can survive in this kind of temperature?

32 most plants will melt. n fish can tahan abit but they wouldn't be happy. get a fan lah it will help to drop 1 - 2 oC. try to put ur tank a colder area don't stuck in a corner.

"Get a fan" here meaning install a "PC FAN" on top of your tank, to blow on to the water surface. Water evaporation takes off heat from the water. Check out Aqua hobbist website, most likely under the DIY section for such a setup.

32celsius...pretty high. Is it outdoor? Fishes you can keep in such temperature, maybe some koi, goldfish and cichlids. Or other local fishes like pacu etc...

with such high temperature( if it's constant)....sure wont get hit by Ick/whitespot.

The tank is in my living room. My room temperature is 28C to 30C.

Xyber: where you live? No trees outside your house? My room gets that high temperature, but my living room is constant 28C, get some house plants la put on balcony/patio/garden! Think GREEN it'll help you cool down

hi guys, i'm planning on starting a small tank soon prolly 1 - 1.5 feet. those DIY co2 online are using 2litre bottles and i dont think i need it that big since my tank is small. i'm thinking of using a 500ml water bottle. will it be sufficient?

Sanzo, it's better to get the biggest bottle you can (if space is not your concern) because you wouldn't want to make CO2 so often. Big bottle of CO2 can last from 1-3 weeks depending on your ingredients, save your time and worries having to check if CO2 still available for your tank.


Happy DIY-ing

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Added on June 30, 2008, 4:06 pmSanzo,

Another thing to add... if possible get at least 2ft tank to start with. Bigger tank is easier to maintain than smaller tank in the long run and less casualties for your fish in case drastic changes of water parameter in your tank.



This post has been edited by setheo: Jun 30 2008, 04:06 PM

500ml.. u wouldn't be happy with it.. get at least the big coke bottle

thanks guys..i will try it out when i get my tank. i got the ingredients here already..can't wait to try it out.