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Scaly

09-01-2009, 10:22

http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/picture.php?albumid=11&pictureid=56
http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/picture.php?albumid=11&pictureid=55
http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/picture.php?albumid=11&pictureid=54

When I grow up I want to be a photographer :bigsmile:

Bobeyente

09-01-2009, 10:41

Very nice, I really like the gravel gives it that river look.

Scaly

09-01-2009, 10:45

Thanks! I am a bit concerened about the stones leaching into the water, but I am keeping a close eye on the pH.

Singularity

09-01-2009, 10:57

Hi scaly, that is looking very nice indeed, i would just be concerned about food getting trapped in the rocks and causing some water quality problems in the long run.

Scaly

09-01-2009, 11:05

The layer of Stones is not very deep. I do give it a good suck every 2 weeks. I also try not to overfeed.

But I will keep an eye on it and if I pick up problems I will look at alternatives. Thanks for the heads up.

Vince

Bobeyente

09-01-2009, 11:29

Should be ok, all my new world tanks have pebbles larger than 2cm like that to emulate the riverbed, just vacuum it regularly. Vallisneria goes crazy in that type of substrate, I keep vallis with Oscars on beds like that and they do not uproot it.

Dolphin

09-01-2009, 12:30

Looking great Scaly..

Did YOU manage to test the water hardness? I am in your area tomorrow so let ME know if you want me to stop by and test it for you....NO CHARGE :bigsmile:

Scaly

09-01-2009, 12:35

Thanks D

I am in the process of getting an RO. You are welcome to pop round in the afternoon and take a look at my work in progress... my system is running, but there a number of improvments i need to do... damn budget...

I tracked down test kits but have not have the chance to get one yet...

V

Dolphin

09-01-2009, 13:52

Thanks D

I am in the process of getting an RO. You are welcome to pop round in the afternoon and take a look at my work in progress... my system is running, but there a number of improvments i need to do... damn budget...

I tracked down test kits but have not have the chance to get one yet...

V

Got your pm and will give you a call when I'm near by...

solex69

09-01-2009, 14:47

Just chuck a few loaches or catfish in the tank to get rid of the trapped food...they are almost forever searching the tank-bottom for something to nibble on. Maybe even Mayalasian Trumpet Snails.

Re RO water, be carefull as a few aquatic plants might not survive. What is the purpose of you wanting RO water?

Cheers
Dale

Scaly

09-01-2009, 14:51

It makes it easier to maintain water parameters, and will cost less in the long run.... also i intend using it for general household consumption...you never know what comes out of the taps these days :)