my 1.2m

[Philfarm]

Hey guys thought I'd post a more updated pic of my tank, this was just before I went on holliday and lost some of the more sensitive plants and fish..

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1011615-1.jpg

plant list: (what Iv managed to identify so far anyway)

1.Anubias barteri var.nana
2.Anubias lanceolata (http://aqmagic.com/store/product_info.php?pName=anubias-lanceolata&cName=aquarium-plants-anubias)
3.Aponogeton Crispus
4.Aponogeton henkelianus (http://aqmagic.com/store/product_info.php?pName=aponogeton-henkelianus&cName=aquarium-plants-aponogeton)
5.Aponogeton madagascariensis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aponogeton_madagascariensis)
6.Barclaya Longifolia (http://www.apsa.co.za/Forum/index.php?topic=2642.0)
7.Bladderwort
8.Blyxa japonica
9.Bolbitis heudelotii
10.cabomba piauhye
11.Ceratopteris cornuta
12.Crinum aquatica
13.Crinum calamistratum
14.Cryptocoryne Parva
15.Cryptocoryne tonkinensis
16.Cryptocoryne Wendtii
17.Cryptocryne rentropiralis
18.echinodorus major
19.Echinodorus ozelot (http://aqmagic.com/store/product_info.php?pName=echinodorus-ozelot&cName=aquarium-plants-echinodorus)
20.echinodorus rubin
21.Echinodorus tenellus
22.Echinodorus uruguayensis
23.Fontinalis antipyretica
24.Glossostigma elatinoides
25.Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' (HC)
26.Hemianthus micranthemoides (Pearl Grass)
27.Hydrocotyle leucocephala
28.Hygrophila Difformis
29.Hygrophila polysperma
30.Hygrophila polysperma sp "sunset"
31.limnophila sessiflora
32.Ludwigia arcuata
33.Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal'
34.Mayaca fluviatilis
35.Micranthemum umbrosum (Baby Tears)
36.Microsorium pteropus “wendelov”
37.Monosolenium tenerum
38.Nesaea sp. 'Red'
39.Nymphaea micrantha (4-color lotus)
40.Nymphaea Zenkeri

[Rory]

Your tank looks very cool eskimo!

[Singularity]

Yip very good !

[2time]

cool tank, thats a lot of plants

[Dolphin]

very nice indeed...

[Henk Hugo]

looks awsum :D

[solex69]

FYI, the picture does not do any justice to this tank. In my opinion, this is the best looking tank I've seen face-to-face. Light & plant distribution is just perfect. Well done eskimo! :)

Wait for the rebuild and then physically go through to Eskimo and check it out

Cheers
Dale

[Philfarm]

Ahh shucks guys you making me blush:embarrest:

[solex69]

No need to be modest now bru, your tank rocks and you know it :D

Chiao
D

[Chris]

Ye! your tank looks a-ma-ZING! holy moly! think i'll make it my background! :)
Seriously... almost can't believe it! love the octopus-like-looking-plant-thingy in the middle. how long have you had that tank and how do you remember all 40 different names of your plants, one is hard enough! haha!

solex69 tells me u live in Stellenbosch? i'm studying there atm! would be great if i could come see that tank for real, lemme know if it's possible? :D

Oh ye Solex69, plz lemme know if you need anything - dad owns a carpentry factory in Paarl so if you have some woods that need some cuttings i'll be glad to help you out? Can make u all cupboards/tables and stuff? hehe :)

cheers ;D

[solex69]

lol, thanks for the offer Chris...I'll bear that in mind :)

Cheers
Dale

[Philfarm]

Ye! your tank looks a-ma-ZING! holy moly! think i'll make it my background! :)
Seriously... almost can't believe it! love the octopus-like-looking-plant-thingy in the middle. how long have you had that tank and how do you remember all 40 different names of your plants, one is hard enough! haha!

solex69 tells me u live in Stellenbosch? i'm studying there atm! would be great if i could come see that tank for real, lemme know if it's possible? :D



hey man thanks for the compliment, that "octopus-like-plant-thingy" is crinum calamistratum, I make a list of the names as I go.. the tank was about 9 months so now its about a year old.

Ok you can come over 2day I'll be at Bohemia for the next few hours if you keen come have a drink with us and then we can go check out the tank.. if you cant make it send me a pm anytime..

[Scaly]

Very nice!

[feathers]

Stunning tank, would love to see that in person. You really have some awesome plants there!

[Philfarm]

Well where do you stay? here is a pic some barclaya I had once "hence the interest"

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1011533-1.jpg

[feathers]

I just hope that when mine grows bigger it gives me the viewing pleasure your s is. Stunning photo! Bit far all the way in JHB, but I will look you up when this year’s IMACSA takes place in Cape Town if you don’t mind.

[Henk Hugo]

is IMACSA still happening?! i havent heard anything since last year....

[solex69]

Barclaya is just my favourite aquatic plant of all. Just looks stunning! Wish the 3 I have would start growing again :(

[feathers]

is IMACSA still happening?! i havent heard anything since last year....
Sorry not Hijacking thread just replying on Henk. As far as I’m aware there are some reefers in CT that is in the process of organizing this great event the best person to speak to will most probably be Regal or Muz. But if by any chance it’s not happening I will still try and make a trip to Cape Town as there is many people I would love to meet and having a opportunity to see Eskimos tank I would love.:wink:

[Henk Hugo]

i just made a few phone calls... no one in the industry knows anything about it.... scary isnt it?

[feathers]

It will truly be sad as I saw how many people were actually gained to the hobby last year and the talks were amazing! It is just so nice to spend time with people that enjoy the hobby whether it was marine or tropical. Well let’s see what happens I’m sure there must be something in the pipe line.

[Henk Hugo]

i'll keep my ear to the ground.... right back to topic :D

[Philfarm]

What is the IMACSA dont think Ov heard about it...

[feathers]

Hi Eskimo it is the International Marine Aquarium Conference of South Africa held annually in different provinces ever year arranged by the provincial marine associations. Year one was hosted by the Durban Reef Club and last year was hosted by the Gauteng marine association at Emperors with Anthony Calfo, Eric Borneman and Christine Williams as the international speakers. IMACSA 2009 is hosted by the Cape Town Reef Club and will be held during October with Anthony Calfo as the guest speaker. An awesome event to promote first of all the marine side but last year the tropical side was introduced as well. So nice to meet fellow hobbyist and just spend great times discussing our love for the hobby.

[Philfarm]

That sounds like a great opportunity to get together, swap/trade plants and other things around, not to mention learn from others, Count me in!

[Max98]

Your tank looks great. Love the red plants.

ps. Cannot reply to a pm until I make 10 posts. :rolleyes:

[Henk Hugo]

the last IMACSA made a loss of +- R100 000.... so lets see what this one can do


Hi Eskimo it is the International Marine Aquarium Conference of South Africa held annually in different provinces ever year arranged by the provincial marine associations. Year one was hosted by the Durban Reef Club and last year was hosted by the Gauteng marine association at Emperors with Anthony Calfo, Eric Borneman and Christine Williams as the international speakers. IMACSA 2009 is hosted by the Cape Town Reef Club and will be held during October with Anthony Calfo as the guest speaker. An awesome event to promote first of all the marine side but last year the tropical side was introduced as well. So nice to meet fellow hobbyist and just spend great times discussing our love for the hobby.

[Philfarm]

Your tank looks great. Love the red plants.

ps. Cannot reply to a pm until I make 10 posts. :rolleyes:

Ha ha no prob reply here if you like..


the last IMACSA made a loss of +- R100 000.... so lets see what this one can do

Ouch! that must be close to how much Iv lost in this hobby:p jokes!

[veegal]

Your tank is absolutely FABULOUS eskimo! Geez, it's actually left me speechless (and believe me that takes alot - ask anyone :) ) Fantastic! Wow!

[Philfarm]

Thanks "woman":p

Here are some of my new fish, its about time I add some updates..

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/tank/P1010261.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/tank/P1010251.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/tank/P1010250.jpg

[Max98]

You have asked about heat on the Metal Halides. I have no problems since it is mounted higher than what they do on marine tanks. I also have a 80mm pc fan blowing just under the halide.

[veegal]

Thanks "woman":p




:girl: It's a pleasure kind sir! :bigsmile:

PS: It still doesn't have the same effect :blink1:

[Philfarm]

In the process of setting up my pressurized Co2 I stopped adding my DIY Co2 and dosing fertz, as a result my plant growth started to suffer and I started getting algae issues so over the weekend (after a chat with a friend) I decided to get it all up and running again and the result was so much pearling the top of my tank looks like a Beta bubble nest:p just thought Id show you guys..


http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010255.jpg

[Max98]

It is amazing how much difference the co2 makes to plant growth.

[Philfarm]

oh ya, my pogostemon stellatus "narrow" was starting to die off without it..

[Max98]

Do you also use a drop checker to measure your co2 levels?

[Philfarm]

No at the moment im using DIY Co2 so its almost impossible to keep things constant or reliable, Im working on a Pressurized system and have all the parts now all I need is a connector for my regulator and Im sorted..

[Zafgak]

Hey eskimo - nice tank - I see you stole my chiclids :smile1:

[Altum]

Fish are nice, decent size pic there.
I can't believe their growth rate!!!:amazed:
You must be pleased, with BOTH
(FISH and Plants)


Hey eskimo - nice tank - I see you stole my chiclids :smile1:

You get NICE fish . ALL THE TIME TOO !!

It's like those " He said...She said", stories.

Huh?

Somebody stole chewing gum or fish?
Chiclets VS Cichlids

[Zafgak]

OK OK I made a spelling mistake ---- Cichlids Cichlids Cichlids

I will write it out 500 times

[Philfarm]

Hey guys I'm looking for help finding any links or pics of anything like this:



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/SiliKube/sbs_pm_c.jpg

[Zafgak]

Hey what a great idea - Looks gooooood - gonna try that someday

[Philfarm]

gonna try that someday


Iv been saying that for ages myself but now thanks to Liaquat I can finally do it but first I need to do some research and and look for some inspiration..

so fire away with links and pics guys:top:

[veegal]

Geez it's beautiful! Makes me want to start one.......

If I come across any links I'll post...

[2time]

Eskimo I think this should help, if you did not see it already
http://www.aquascapingworld.com/forum/aquascape-month/1182-aquascape-month-september-2008-pinheiro-manso.html

[Philfarm]

Thanks 2time, that seems to be the only link to this kind of setup around!
Iv started collecting all the stuff for my Bonsai setup, cant wait!!

Anyway take a look at the progression of one of my Echinodoras major flowers, for some reason I didnt get the flowering stage but this gives you a pretty good idea:rolleyes:

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010040.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010107.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010260.jpg

[Foxy Smurf]

That is a super coool idea!

Looks magnificent. I would love to try it!

[veegal]

Don't forget to keep posting the progress photos Eskimo.....it'll be very interesting to see the development, can't wait :)

[Philfarm]

Hey guys heres some more pics I got, still can't come to terms with all the pearling and the growth rate in my tank, its crazy!

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010239.jpg

Also on that note here is some Rotala wallichii (pink and green variation) that I have had for ages with not much success, but all of a sudden it has picked up and is actually growing longer than 10cm

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010241.jpg


oh and about my "Bonsai setup" maybe I should start a new thread, this one is getting abit long and messy..

Here is the base/stem I have eventually found, I have cut it to size and added extra "branches" since the pics were taken and Im still busy soacking it but now all I need is the rite rock and I can start..


http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010265-2.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010235-1.jpg

[veegal]

oooohhhh myyy GOSH! Those plants look absolutely stunning! NOW I can understand why Dale said it looks so much better in 'real life' - although heaven only knows how that's possible after seeing these photos! Amazing!

[Max98]

What do you add to the water for nutrients ect?

[birdie]

Wow ur pics blew me away! pleeeeeze can i come see it some time? Inspiring!

[Philfarm]

Thanks guys, but its really not all that great looking! Its just a mess of plants that are growing nice and healthy...

@max I have a complex mineralized substrate, add Dirks formula, Co2 and high lighting nothing fancy..

@Birdie Yeah sure any time just send me a PM the next time you coming through to stellies..


Heres a pic of one of my favorite plants, Im gonna have to move it sometime though its getting too big for the foreground..
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010229-1.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010249-1.jpg

[veegal]

Thanks guys, but its really not all that great looking!

Heres a pic of one of my favorite plants, http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010249-1.jpg

Hey Eskimo - no need to be so modest, I've heard LOADS about just how great your tank looks :bigsmile:

PS: LOVE the unusual plant in the second picture :blink1::p

[Philfarm]

Its a chameleon plant, it can blend into anything:eviltongue:

[veegal]

Its a chameleon plant, it can blend into anything:eviltongue:


I want one too :bigsmile:

[solex69]

Hey Eskimo - no need to be so modest, I've heard LOADS about just how great your tank looks :bigsmile:

He's got the best scaped tank I've ever seen with my own eyes .... period :) You must go through and see it sometime

Cheers
Dale

[carl p]

Ekimo, u've got the ideal tank for 'n rope fish

[Philfarm]

Ha ha thanks Carl, I like wierd/unusual fish but I think I draw the line sometime before rope fish...
Im a self confessed cory freak but also cant help liking some exotics like dwarf cichlids and discus at the moment what im looking for is some emperor tetras and maybe some cardinals but would also like to hear what els you guys think would suit this tank? Suggestions would be most welcome to give me some ideas!

Thanks...

[carl p]

the cory bug also bit me, very interesting fish, ive only got 2 bronze corys due to space restrictions, but i love them

[Philfarm]

Hey guys I'v noticed a growing trend in my tank thats been developing for a while now, its the Red plant phenomenon and frankly its getting out of hand!
What has happened is that you get all exited by a cool looking plant but then it overpowers everything else in the tank.. anyway thought I'd share some pics..



Rotala macrandra
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010257-2.jpg

Ludwigia repens
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010268-1.jpg
Rotala rotundifolia
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010258-1.jpg
1.Nymphaea Zenkeri

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010260-1.jpg
Nymphaea micrantha (4-color lotus)
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010272.jpg
Nymphoides aquatica (Banana Plant)
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010263.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010275-1.jpg

Cryptocoryne Wendtii
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010267.jpg


http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010280.jpg
Rotala wallichii
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010282.jpg
Cabomba furcata

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1011574.jpg


Myriophyllum tuberculatum
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1011579.jpg

Potamogeton stellata

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010269-2.jpg


And yes Veegal I am aware this is not a plant :)
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/tank/P1010250.jpg

[solex69]

Awesome stuff phil

The Ludwidgia Repens as you know is a rapid grower and will take over a tank in a matter of a few short weeks. I used to have tons of this and was just forced to give them away. I still have one shoot that is behaving itself :)

BTW, I wouldn't mind some Myriophyllum Tuberculatum & Cabomba Furcata as well when you come through this weekend

[Philfarm]

Hey guys going to be going away on holiday soon so need to do some serious pruning/hacking so if anyone wants plants let me know, I may even be able to drop it off tomorrow if its close by..

[veegal]

Hey guys going to be going away on holiday soon so need to do some serious pruning/hacking so if anyone wants plants let me know, I may even be able to drop it off tomorrow if its close by..

Yes please......have a few more tanks to still plant :smile1:

[Gert Combrink]

Yes please!
I'm also able to collect for other members (as you know) if you'r in a hurry.

[Philfarm]

ok anything in particular?

[veegal]

Eskimo your plants are ALL gorgeous, so I'll be happy with any of them :)

Especially that last photo........hahaha - sorry couldn't resist it!

[solex69]

I'll bring your tetras this weekend mate...can then chat about it

[corylyle1]

Wow great tank! Amazing plant selection!! May i ask where you get your plants from?? Im always looking for decent plants and yours are amazing!!!

[sailing_derrick]

wow, awesome tank, wish i could get mine to look like that. I'm also always looking for decent plants esp now that i just got a new tank, please let me know if u got any extra cutting u can spare...

[Philfarm]

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010337.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010345.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010346.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010332.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010254-2.jpg

[Henk Hugo]

looks great man :D

[solex69]

Uber impressive as always Phil! :congrats:

[Philfarm]

Hey everyone,

Just letting you know eskimo now=Philfarm

Thanks Rory your awesome!

[guido.coza]

Hi philfarm
Stunning tank as i said b4, jelousy is the highest form of praise!
What plant is that little ground cover on the second pic and is there a chance you could/ would part with some in the next month or so

[Wimpie]

Phil its a amazing tank, how many hours do you spend approximately a week for maintenance?

[Philfarm]

What plant is that little ground cover on the second pic and is there a chance you could/ would part with some in the next month or so

I think you meaning the glosso, it can be a tricky plant but yeah sure just pm me when your in stellenbosch..

@ Ruan, probably an hour or two, its one of my favorite things to do when ever I just need to calm down or just relax. I have long tweazers so dont really stick my hands in the tank for pruning and this tank hardly needs waterchanges so its all very easy actually.. :)

[Ferryman]

lol,
" its one of my favorite things to do when ever I just need to calm down or just relax."

when i need a time out, or some zone out time, i go out and water and prune my bonsai tables, same effect i guess, plants are very calming i guess, i wish i had the light setup done by now, i want to expand my plant collection, but for ferts etc to be effective, and to better cater for the plants, my light is a Major limiting factor at present

[Philfarm]

lol,
" its one of my favorite things to do when ever I just need to calm down or just relax."

when i need a time out, or some zone out time, i go out and water and prune my bonsai tables, same effect i guess, plants are very calming i guess, i wish i had the light setup done by now, i want to expand my plant collection, but for ferts etc to be effective, and to better cater for the plants, my light is a Major limiting factor at present


Lighting is the best way to improve the growth of a setup(with exceptions of course) you can be successful with lower light but its more difficult and you will never grow plants to an optimum level, Its not my goal to keep plants alive I want them to flourish!!!

[Ferryman]

same here, i just need financing to build up some, then i can buy the lights and ballasts etc, and then i need to build the flippen canopy:D

[Philfarm]

same here, i just need financing to build up some, then i can buy the lights and ballasts etc, and then i need to build the flippen canopy:D

As a student you should always be looking out for the best deals; light bulb R15-R40 + ballasts +-R100 its not going to be the best but they still work! I prefer to keep my lighting at about 5wpg but without decent reflectors who knows what I really get.. ha ha I also dont have a hood anymore mine broke and was replaced by tinfoil:push:

[veegal]

Phil I'm pretty sure I have a spare 1.2m canopy if you are interested....???

[Philfarm]

Phil I'm pretty sure I have a spare 1.2m canopy if you are interested....???

Thats a very kind offer thanks! I'll make a plan 2 stop by sometime :)

[Ferryman]

i've got a big roll of tin plating, or some kind of metal, its shiny, i'm gonna cut the size of the canopy inside's worth from that roll and then add that in the canopy when i build it, so reflection would be good i think, just need the wood,will probably build it at end november, vacation time...

[Philfarm]

Iv been using that double thick tin foil but people keep sneaking into my room(like 2night) and cutting out pieces to use for hubbly :(

To tell you the truth I dont think its that effective anyway, painting the canopy white or using white pvc piping cut in half would probably be better!

[veegal]

No problem Phil - I'll find somewhere to stash it until you get here - contractors starting on Monday so I'm clearing EVERYTHING out that is currently not being used :)

[guido.coza]

Iv or using white pvc piping cut in half would probably be better!
Hi Phil
If you glue metal/mirror foil like you use on windows inside your PVC piping you should have a pretty good reflection. Also these foils hardly have any metal in them. I'm always weary with metal, splashing/ condensing-water and electricity

[Jason]

Hi Guys,
Can you really grow bonsai's in your aquarium??? I saw it on page 5, it looks awesome!!!!:p

Jason

[Zoom]

Hi Guys,
Can you really grow bonsai's in your aquarium??? I saw it on page 5, it looks awesome!!!!:p

Jason

Um... Phil.... I'll leave that one for you to answer...:wondering:

[Laure]

Hi Guys,
Can you really grow bonsai's in your aquarium??? I saw it on page 5, it looks awesome!!!!:p

Jason

:bigsmile: It's not bonsai - it's wood with aquatic moss :bigsmile: and if you are still looking for more pics go google Filipe Oliveira.

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/library/38828-april-2007-tank-month-filipe-oliveira.html

http://faao.blogspot.com/

[Philfarm]

Um... Phil.... I'll leave that one for you to answer...:wondering:

Ha ha Im in the process of making a setup like that (but hopefully better) shame I must give credit where its due, Filipe had a brilliant Idea that was done very well.

Should I start a new thread or post the pic's here? Although at the moment this tank is being used to hold apisto fry so my progress isn't quite going 2 plan :)

@Guido thats not a bad idea, it would save you alot on reflectors and be eccentially the same. But just plain white piping is also very reflective and works well from what Iv heard, maybe I'll try both ways and let you know which is better..

@Vee will you or Gav be around 2 morro? Would have come 2day but just woke up and my head isn't too happy with me!

[Philfarm]

Just some more random pics;

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010597.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010553.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010550.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1010645.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/celestial%20pearl%20danio/P1010521-2.jpg

[Ferryman]

nice fotos man. what are those banded cories called again phil?

[Gareth]

Looks awesome
the corries look so cool...lol I want some

[Philfarm]

umm.. wow you just stumped me with my own fish:embarrest:

-2min later- Corydoras arcuatus (thanks google)

They nice fish but hardly ever see them, hence the photo...

[Ferryman]

lol, i bought MORE peppered cories today in the hopes of seeing more of them, lol they are camo ninjas on my new darker gravel :)

oh yes, thanks, skunk cories, cool, i might be getting some in a few weeks, was at a petstore today who said they might get some:)

[Linga]

awesome stuff your tank just inspires me more n more with every great foto u take :)

[Philfarm]

************************************************** ********

-new topic-
(Indigenous aquatic plants)

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1011559-2.jpg


Here are a few of the plants I'v collected, there are many many others but either haven't taken a photo or cant find it on my messy Photobucket account:rolleyes:



http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010492.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010458.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010462.jpg

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010246-1.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010227.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010693.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010696.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010700.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010703.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010704.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010707.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010708.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/river%20plants/P1010715.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010587-1.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010723-1.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010721-1.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010592.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010485-1.jpg




In tank...
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010228.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1011536-2.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010551.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010548.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010547.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010546.jpg http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/P1010513.jpg

[tripwire]

Amazing plants ,lots of work but looks awesome

[sailing_derrick]

Nice plants philfarm, where did u collect these from??? Any chance u got an ID on that moss, and is that riccia in the last pic before the in tank pics

[Philfarm]

Nice plants philfarm, where did u collect these from??? Any chance u got an ID on that moss, and is that riccia in the last pic before the in tank pics

Most of it was found on my farm in natal, but whenever I visit anywhere In SA I cant help but take a look in the local dams/streams,

As for Identification; Iv tried and this is the response I got "the only way you're going to be able to positively identify some of these bryophytes, is under a microscope":p but I would go for some type of Taxiphullum sp.

Here is another cool moss I found in Stellenbosch;

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u323/philfarm/plants/P1011559.jpg


oh and Yeah it is Riccia, its actually very common in SA you find it everywhere in the warmer climates..

[oscar freak]

Gotta get me sum kinda co2

[Firefly]

Talk about an old post revival....

[cheddar254]

Revival time :D update ?