DIY Presurized CO2 start

So I might get 3 rocks, bit small.... But whats your opinion on the diffuser, thinking of getting another-Spare :rofl:

 

So all said I should go ada diffuser, anyone has a price on that? Just gave the order for a lekke bunch of carpet plant, and hopefully I can get that and the rock by Teusday

 

Got the ug and just a random pic of this random plant I have no name of that's doing great with the co2

 

http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?16945-DIY-Presurized-CO2-start/page9 @Ryno

 

Okey, so I started at about 10 this morning :evil: just finished at 5 . Was a long day, but worth the while. So its still a bit cloudy , also some of you might not like the scape but opinions are welcome, don't be to streng its my first real scape attempt.

 

@Marius Swart

Love the rocks.

Just check with the guys that know, how big that plant in the right front will grow. May block everything else behind it unless in can be kept trimmed.

Think it's going to look great once everything grows in.

What are those grassy plants at the back?

 

Its gonna look great hope all goes well!! Wish i planned my first that good

 

Yes, do do grow bigger, had no where else to plant, I might move the rotala from the back of that rock to front and them to the back, but ill check tomorrow when everything will be clearer. The plant is Utricularia graminifolia , bit exspencive but I think as the hob will fall on them it will seem like wind blowing over them, or I do hope so. The level back was higher, just noticed it lowered, but im keeping it that way. I cant wait to see the tank tomorrow. Was a very long day, and a bit sick so was a pull trough . But I do hope the scape looks okey. :stoned: Lets just hope I don't get to struggle with some algea.. So from tomorrow my everyday 50% wc starts

 

@Marius Swart

The water cleared up very nicely.

Hmmm....now that you've got co2 a whole new world opens up! Have a look at this website. Very creative and beautiful ideas to inspire.

http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/

I think the grassy plant at the back is going to look very nice with the hob creating movement. I've also noticed that some people leave it to grow tall and fold "double" (for lack of a better word) at the top. Creates lots of atmosphere with the movement and the light then shining through the greens. Will see if I can find a pic to show you what I mean.


....found a video. She doesn't have movement in the tank but you will get the idea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7WDntAFPWg

 

ill check it out, ill let it grow and see what looks best, video almost done uploading. After 50%wc tank is cloudy again, UG isn't staying on the ground properly. Hope they will survive. Moved some a bit deaper. So a link is on the way for the video. My guppy tank is now overpopulated, will sell some this weekend or so

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j48TZuniJ14

 

So some updates Nothing new was introduced , only the heart shaped plant in front, as was uploaded already. Front small plants was all trimmings aswell as ambulia was trimmed. Ambulia showing red colour on top.

 

Looks great! Maybe look at getting some real high tech plants......not that they dont look good...but you can grow brazilian pennywort, polysperma, ambulia and vallis in low tech conditions. Some high tech plants look much nicer. R.waliichii , Rotundifolia/colorata, L. brevipes etc etc... This is only my opinion.

 

Lyk nice man!!!

 

Nice setup...where are you getting that cool looking rock ?

 

Thats dragon rock, you can get it at most pet stores.

 

Thought so, only seen at Dorry's. Really looks great

 

NOt sure where u from @Warr7207 but @JungleAquatics also just got in new dragon rock