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Post by Crazygar on Jul 8, 2020 5:34:12 GMT -5
Same as the one I post on the WAS Facebook Group. Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Jul 12, 2020 14:31:12 GMT -5
One Hour and 15 Minute session..
Trim and maintain. That is the key goal (other than the Seiryu stones which I will attempt to pickup next weekend) moving in here forward. The Scape needs a few small touches but overall I am ready.
Sure wish the AR 'Mini' was more robust than what it currently is. Alas, it is what it is. Once again, I am not expecting to win awards or even be in the top ten, I just want to participate. Next year I will make a bid for Top Ten or award.
Today I;
- Trimmed the Blyxa. Finally back to where I enjoy the look
- Trimmed the Hygro. Did the usual tweaking and moving
- Trimmed a few pieces of Stauro. Go figure, it has gone leggy on me again, though I know how to bring it back
- Trimmed the hairgrass, which as always is the longest part of the process (next to trimmings collection)
- Water change
- Cleaned the glass inside/outside
Nothing really new to report, as I stated, I simply on the Trim and Maintain mode. Pictures forthcoming as usual, the Facebook Group always receives the picture first.
The album this week was Windsor's own "Neverending White Lights" and the first album: 2005's, "Act 1: Goodbye Friends of the Heavenly Bodies". "Age of Consent, First Day of Spring and The Grace" all made it to National airplay. They also opened for Depeche Mode's concert I attended in 2008 (Playing the Angel Tour) in Detroit.
I miss concerts.
Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Jul 15, 2020 5:54:21 GMT -5
A few days later but better than never. Just so nice outside right now after days of oven... Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Jul 19, 2020 13:48:40 GMT -5
40 Minute session on a Stormy Sunday Afternoon..
Today was simply just basic maintenance. I did my usual;
- Blyxa trim, and to think I was ready to throw in the towel with this plant
- Hygrophila trim, mainly, at the nodes to promote shorter compact growth and dead leaves
- Stauro removal and replant. Removed some runners that were going out beyond where they should
- Clean the glass inside and outside
- Water change
- Dose a capful of Excel Flourish in areas where I've had problems with Staghorn algae. Only two little clumps remain. Too small to remove so target dosing it is
- AR 'Mini' trim and reposition. Two of the cuttings I repositioned behind the main growth. Eventually will grow a nice Red Carpet at the left side of the tank. Keeping it short and trim
With the amount of water that fell, I could have overfilled this aquarium 3 or 4 times easy. As usual pictures are forthcoming. Oh, last night, at 8pm, I took a pH reading, 6.42
Registration begins next month until October for the AGA. Getting pretty excited.
For all of us with Planted Tanks here, it's open to everyone regardless of Skill level.
Album this week was Aaron Lewis (former lead singer from Staind) second solo album, "The Road". I honestly think he does better at Country than Rock. My favorite songs on this album, "75" and "Party in Hell" (incredible song).
Gary
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Post by christopher on Jul 20, 2020 13:07:48 GMT -5
When yu do your photo shoot for the contest,will you show us th actual shot? Its gonna be great.
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Post by Crazygar on Jul 21, 2020 5:42:46 GMT -5
Oh yes, when I do the actual photo shoot I plan to show it off here as well.
Looks like I need some sort of skimming system, thankfully it's cooled off enough outside for me to open windows.
I have noticed that the biofilm seems to increase when I just run the Central Air, when I open windows it seems to dissipate. Going to research into why that is. Interesting.
Photos for here will show up tonight, Star Wars Battlefront II stole my attention last night.
Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Aug 2, 2020 14:30:20 GMT -5
Back on Track
After what seemed the busiest two weeks of my life things are returning to normal.. somewhat. But hey! Not only was I home today, but able to do a really good sweep of the tank...
1 Hour and 15 Minute session...
- Trimmed the Blyxa (that literally filled the back corner)
- Trimmed the Staurogyne, still need to do a bit more tweaking
- Trimmed the Hygrophila (yet again)
- Trimmed the Hairgrass... aggressively
- Usual water change
- Glass cleaning/inside and out
Over the last few weeks I managed to forget one water change during the week, almost forgot a dosing as my life has turned into High Gear right now. Work has pretty much captured me, Star Wars Battlefront II on PS4 and been doing a lot of walking (all over).
I am back to my normal routine almost. At least no outings today, did I mention I spend more time outside than in as of late. Just been so nice, such a shame to waste it away all knowing what crappy season approaches...
AGA Entries are opening on the 15th and I am still participating. Looking forward to it. Get to take professional pics of Office Space 2. Speaking of pictures, I have one from 2 weeks ago which I never posted.
Albums this week were:
Trees of Eternity, "Hour of the Nightingale" (entire album) and Lunatic Soul, "Walking on a Flashlight Beam" (about 2 songs in). Nice bit of Doom Metal (really well constructed, no screamo but the guitar work... goosebumps...)
Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Aug 3, 2020 18:57:46 GMT -5
Two weeks ago...
Today
Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Aug 9, 2020 14:04:18 GMT -5
55 Minute Session...
In preparation for the AGA Submission start date, it is officially prune and trim mode only. Starting to reshape the tank to what I wish to enter. This week I did:
- Trim the Hygro (massively, starting to clean it up and reshape where I want it)
- Trim the Staurogyne, just spots not all)
- Trim the Hairgrass (just spots not all)
- Trim the Blyxa (as always)
- A small spot trim on the AR Mini
Overall, I please how the tank has turned out. A lot of effort, a lot of problems and mishaps but I am finally nearing the start date of the AGA Contest. Pictures forthcoming, I will make great strides to get them tomorrow evening.
This week's tank cleaning album was, Dvorák: Stabat Mater, Op. 58, B.71 by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and special guests.
I have been really listening to a lot of doom metal lately (Draconian, "Sorvan" GREAT album) and decided to switch it up for a bit
Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Aug 10, 2020 19:25:43 GMT -5
Almost show ready..
Gary
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Post by Andre on Aug 13, 2020 13:32:28 GMT -5
Almost show ready..
Gary Awesome Gary!!
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Post by Crazygar on Aug 13, 2020 13:34:09 GMT -5
Thanks Andre. I am looking forward to the contest, two days before opening for submissions.
Gary
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Post by christopher on Aug 14, 2020 19:20:03 GMT -5
Go Gary!
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on Aug 14, 2020 19:41:03 GMT -5
Good Luck Gary
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Post by Crazygar on Aug 16, 2020 5:11:33 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, today, the tank gets extra special attention and pruning.
Gary
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