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24-08-2014, 02:07 PM | #1 |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Sep 2010
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First attempt at planted nano
Hi guys,
Just wanted to share my first attempt at a low tech planted nano. Got it up and running yesterday -8 Liters Glass Tank -Dolphin HOB Filter -Aquazonic 4w LED lighting -Gex Plant Soil Plants are dwarf hairgrass in the foreground, anubias petite in the midground and crypts in the background. Not forgetting the mandatory moss ball Any tips or comments would be much appreciated! |
24-08-2014, 03:58 PM | #2 |
Endangered Dragon
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Very nice planted tank setup.
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24-08-2014, 10:47 PM | #3 |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 382
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Good first setup. Welcome to Aquascapping. Do keep updating !
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24-08-2014, 10:51 PM | #4 |
Dragon
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Very neat & easy to maintain . Good job . Thanks for sharing .
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Arofanatic
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25-08-2014, 01:30 PM | #6 |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 476
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Nice! Do rmb to change water if not algae will bloom in low tech setup in the first month or so try reduce lighting hours too!
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25-08-2014, 01:37 PM | #7 |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Hi bro, thanks for the tips. While cycling do you suggest to change water every day? I've heard conflicting views on this. Lightiing at about 6-8 hours daily for the moment.
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25-08-2014, 01:46 PM | #8 |
Arofanatic
Join Date: Sep 2013
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During cycling should not change, but do reduce photoperiod because of excess nutrients in the water that can lead to algae bloom. Imo 6hours a day should be fine, when the plants get more matured u can increase to 8. However if algae is not a problem in ur tank then u need not worry abt these. i rly suggest u get seachem excel for low tech setups, helps provide carbon source while reducing growth of algae, rly works!
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25-08-2014, 02:46 PM | #9 |
Dragon
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 881
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Nice, neat setup. Waiting for it to mature and blossom into a beauty.
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25-08-2014, 02:59 PM | #10 |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Simple and nice. Good job
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