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Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 15-11-2018, 03:11 PM
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Posted By vinz
I went through a long period fighting some plant...

I went through a long period fighting some plant growth and algae issues... Only beat it a few months ago. Results below.

Most recent video. If you subscribe and turn on the "Always Notify"...
Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 20-08-2016, 04:01 PM
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Posted By vinz
Thanks elimmel. I was already dosing PO4 but to...

Thanks elimmel. I was already dosing PO4 but to no avail...

Until I went to recalculate my dosage today and realised I'm under dosing!!! :eek: By 6 times!!!

I'll update later this week, whether...
Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 20-08-2016, 03:46 PM
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Posted By vinz
Thank yoy, Aro77 and Kirin. ~ Sent from Moto...

Thank yoy, Aro77 and Kirin.

~ Sent from Moto X Style via Tapatalk ~
Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 13-08-2016, 02:35 PM
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Posted By vinz
Thanks Elimmel. To reduce algae, make sure...

Thanks Elimmel.

To reduce algae, make sure plants get all they need for healthy growth. What's needed depends on how much light they are getting.

Second are algae eaters. Two types needed: the...
Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 12-08-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,947
Posted By vinz
Thanks, Carlsberg. ~ Sent from Moto X Style...

Thanks, Carlsberg.

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Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 09-08-2016, 04:54 PM
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Posted By vinz
Colours starting to really show at roughly 2...

Colours starting to really show at roughly 2 years old.

http://i1.wp.com/www.arowanaplantedtank.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/P8083071.jpg
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Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 09-08-2016, 04:53 PM
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Views: 139,947
Posted By vinz
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 29-07-2016, 12:11 AM
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Views: 139,947
Posted By vinz
Here's an update on the fish. Full tank...

Here's an update on the fish. Full tank pics/videos only after I have it lush again.

This video is taken with an action camera mounted inside the tank. So this is the view from inside the tank....
Forum: Arowana Discussion 04-07-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,912
Posted By vinz
I have SAEs in the tank. They don't get fed, so...

I have SAEs in the tank. They don't get fed, so they eat the aro's leftovers and algae.

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Forum: Arowana Discussion 03-07-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By vinz
It's a planted Arowana tank. The shrimp will...

It's a planted Arowana tank. The shrimp will hide. Besides I want to avoid live food.

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Forum: Arowana Discussion 03-07-2016, 02:27 PM
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Posted By vinz
Found lots of videos, but very few of predatory...

Found lots of videos, but very few of predatory fish eating them whole.

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Forum: Arowana Discussion 29-06-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By vinz
Has anyone tried Repashy Superfoods to feed aro?

Hi all,

Been looking around for alternative foods for my red. It's currently taking pellets, but I want to try other none live foods. My wife isn't keen on me feeding with market prawns.

I came...
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 30-03-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,128
Posted By vinz
Teo's is officially closed with regards to...

Teo's is officially closed with regards to aquatic plants business. I visited maybe a year and half ago and they are still on premises and only some plants that happen to still be growing are...
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 05-10-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,716
Posted By vinz
For planted tank, the old recommendation for flow...

For planted tank, the old recommendation for flow rate which I think still works is 3x tank volume per hour. Nowadays some people recommend 10x.

10x seems high to me, but works for some people. I...
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 05-10-2015, 03:34 PM
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Views: 2,716
Posted By vinz
I just realised your tank is roughly 180 litres....

I just realised your tank is roughly 180 litres. At 2400l/h that is 14x tank volume per hour. Seems quite high to me. What are you going to keep in the tank?

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Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 05-10-2015, 03:12 PM
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Posted By vinz
Don't forget every pump and filter has "head"....

Don't forget every pump and filter has "head". I.E the higher up your outlet, the lower the flow rate. Theoretically, as long as your outlet is always submerged, its not issue. But if for any reason...
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 05-10-2015, 03:10 PM
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Posted By vinz
Get a flow rate slightly higher or very close to...

Get a flow rate slightly higher or very close to the high end of the flow required. Overtime, your filter flow rate will drop due to age and filter media clogging. Plus you may want to add other...
Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 27-09-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,947
Posted By vinz
Finally got the photos sorted out. ...

Finally got the photos sorted out.

http://www.arowanaplantedtank.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150822_P8222987.jpg
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Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 26-09-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,947
Posted By vinz
Originally I was able to link photos in the post...

Originally I was able to link photos in the post above, but looks like Google has expired the links. I'll have to find a way to host the photos without signing up for a new image host site. will...
Forum: Aquascaping Showcase / Journals 26-09-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 139,947
Posted By vinz
Thanks guys. Layout and plants not much...

Thanks guys.

Layout and plants not much change, but experiencing some algae problems. I think I've figure out the cause, but it'll take a few weeks to resolve.

The arowana is easier to mange....
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 21-05-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,103
Posted By vinz
I help you post as images. To do it yourself...

I help you post as images.

To do it yourself next time:
In Flickr, go to the photo you want to share.
At the bottom right of the page there are three icons: a star, a fat curve arrow and a...
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 20-05-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,103
Posted By vinz
Very nice!!! Sent from my Nexus 5 using...

Very nice!!!

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Forum: Arowana Discussion 26-03-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,962
Posted By vinz
I mean gauge whether weekly interaction matters...

I mean gauge whether weekly interaction matters more or personal of the fish matters more.

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Forum: Arowana Discussion 26-03-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,962
Posted By vinz
Did you regularly put your arms in to clean...

Did you regularly put your arms in to clean glass, etc? Just trying to gauge whether my weekly planted tank routine will make a difference. My previous 16" RTG was quite OK with me, even allow...
Forum: Arowana Discussion 26-03-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,962
Posted By vinz
Thanks all. Still training. Now it is still a bit...

Thanks all. Still training. Now it is still a bit unsure, and does not always dare to take from my fingers. Will continue to train. Its in a planted tank, so it's very used to my arms going into the...
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