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tessalion · 01-05-2007, 01:38 AM

Absolutely gorgeous!
With 1.6 wpg does that mean that all of that is low light plants?
Any fish plans?

Avalon · 01-05-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tessalion

Absolutely gorgeous!
With 1.6 wpg does that mean that all of that is low light plants?
Any fish plans?

None of those plants are low light plants. I would say most are moderate light, and some very high light plants. I can get away with much less light in terms of WPG because the T5's I use are very intense, and good reflectors direct the light into the tank well. Also, larger tanks don't need as much light.

There are fish plans! I'm going to go looking for some bait on Sunday probably. Thinking about lemon tetras, or maybe rummy nose tetras. There are a couple of Bolivian Rams, Kribs, and a few other assorted fish (danios & tetras) in there currently.

Avalon · 01-11-2007, 09:59 PM

Update!

So far, I haven't really done anything except add TMG and a little iron. I haven't had the time. It's nice not having to worry about a tank daily.

I did add 4 new plants today, but you can't see them very well as they are small:
Bacopa sp. 'Pantanal'
Pogostemon yatabeanus
Rotala macrandra 'green'
Ludwigia sp. 'Araguiaia'

Full tank shot 1/11/07:

Tonina belem:

Ludwigia sp. 'Cuba':

IDunnoWhy · 01-11-2007, 10:12 PM

Thats a beautiful tank Avalon

tessalion · 01-11-2007, 10:14 PM

the ludwigia cuba is very very nice...

Mahamotorworks · 01-12-2007, 07:29 AM

Looking Good Avalon. Cant wait to see th big picture so you can see what it looks like in the room. I almost bought some of the Rotala macrandra 'green'
as well. Looking at my tank I need to let it grow in.

MAHA

GIS Guy · 01-12-2007, 10:05 PM

Your plants are purchased localed or online?
I haven't seen any of those in my lfs.

Mahamotorworks · 01-12-2007, 10:08 PM

Look at Aquatic Plant Central or The Planted Tank Forum - Powered by vBulletin They have a lot in their for sale areas I have bought most of my plants from there. They do prefer Paypal but you cant win them all.

MAHA

GIS Guy · 01-17-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Coralife 18x UV sterilizer, used occasionally or when needed

UV is recommended to be used constantly or only when needed?
It will kill bacteria, fungus, algae etc?

Avalon · 01-17-2007, 10:22 PM

I don't think a UV filter is necessary all the time. I would say when you add new fish, plants, or when any type of free-swimming pathogen may possibly enter the aquarium. Of course, bacteria, fungus, and algae can and typically do enter the aquarium at any time.

To be honest, my UV filter was a waste of money. It hasn't done anything for me. Sure, it can help cure ich and green water, but I haven't had either in many years, well before I bought the thing. UV's are like insurance: You know you don't need it 99.8%, but you know the time will come when that 0.2% will come. Usually when you least expect it and are feeling good about things.

And I buy ALL of my plants from dedicated hobbyists. LFS store suck for good plants, although there are a very select few LFS's that offer good plants. None are in my area. I'll have some plants for sale soon. No one really sells plants to make money. The best you can hope for is to help recoup operational costs such as ferts, CO2, etc., but most of all, you're helping a fellow hobbyist out.