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Post by 3littlefishes on Feb 6, 2013 23:35:37 GMT -5
It has natural stone mixed with Fluval substrate. Swords, val, ludwegia. Characin tank, just started cycling 2 days ago. Will repost as it develops, hoping PH to acidify slightly (currently at 7) and will add some better lighting as I find it used! Hoping to teach my 3 little girls a thing or two about the addiction of fishkeeping!  Attachments:
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Post by guppyguy on Feb 7, 2013 0:01:44 GMT -5
Great looking start. I would be more than happy to help you create your amazon basin ecosystem.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2013 17:22:31 GMT -5
those cardinals probably won't survive the cycling process.
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Post by 3littlefishes on Feb 12, 2013 18:09:59 GMT -5
I know everyone says they are very sensitive, but so far they are thriving. I am doing frequent water changes and monitoring carefully. As the saying goes....this isn't my first rodeo.
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Post by 3littlefishes on Feb 13, 2013 17:56:19 GMT -5
Here she is after the order of plants came from The Plant Guy! Still cycling, but it won't be long now! Attachments:
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Post by guppyguy on Feb 13, 2013 18:41:41 GMT -5
Your plants look great. And the val will look awesome once it spreads and fills out. And your new light is very nice. Much brighter. Looks good so far all around.
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Post by andynater on Feb 14, 2013 21:16:37 GMT -5
What did those plants cost you? Looks nice! Also you get a light from there too??
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Post by 3littlefishes on Feb 14, 2013 22:50:54 GMT -5
The plants cost me 50.00 and they are growing like crazy with that new light. The light is from PetsandPonds a canadian website, best prices and they seem to carry everything for the serious hobbiest and none of the junk you dont' need. The light was 209.00 and came with the bulbs. It is the Hagen Glo T5 HO 48", it has changed the look of my tank dramatically. The company I ordered it from also through in a nice timer and shipped it to me for free the next day.
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Post by guppyguy on Feb 15, 2013 0:43:14 GMT -5
The plants from the plant guy are well worth it. Me and 3littlefishes did a group buy together to save on shipping and my crypts I got from him a wonderful. I am very happy with plants from there. And you should take weekly pics of your tank and post growth updates.
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Post by 3littlefishes on Feb 24, 2013 12:55:27 GMT -5
10 days after plants. I also added the Cabomba a few days ago. Attachments:
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Post by andynater on Feb 24, 2013 13:32:11 GMT -5
If you can pm me the info on where you got the light that would be awesome I'm looking for something new.
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Post by 3littlefishes on Mar 23, 2013 12:21:19 GMT -5
here is the 55g at almost 2 months old. I have cut the plants down several times, gave some away, replanted tops, etc. My sword had 2 babies and several of these plants will be moving to my new tanks soon. Attachments:
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Post by guppyguy on Mar 23, 2013 14:42:03 GMT -5
Looks fantastic. Is that your Mexican oak hitting the surface on back left ?
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Post by jbrimz on Mar 24, 2013 21:10:10 GMT -5
looks great what kind of substrate do you use?
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Post by 3littlefishes on Mar 26, 2013 23:37:53 GMT -5
yes it is guppy guy. It is the craziest plant I have ever owned. I cut it down every day and every morning it has passed the surface of the water! The moneywort is a crazy grower too! It seems as though this tank has hit its chemical sweet spot for plants and everything is taking off. My substrate is Fluval stratum as a first layer topped with crushed red river rock. I prefer sand, but it was a bit of a spontaneous purchase on my part. i use those mystery plant capsules from Plantguy and I dose every other day with API fert. and everyday with liquid CO2. I haven't made the switch yet to a CO2 system, I have considered it though.My tank PH is around 6.8 with very very soft water.
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