New planted tank

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  1. Rudi

    Rudi

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    I planted this tank on Newyear's Day.In the past three weeks I first had Green Dust Algea and then BGA.Finally got rid of most BGA.
    Specs:
    Dimensions:120x60x55
    Lights:4x54 watt HO t5
    Co2 presiurised at 3bps
    Substrate:poolfilter sand +laterite
    Some pictures:

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    Rudi, Jan 20, 2010
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  3. Sean J

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    Nice!!! I like the scape! Nice and green. Should fill out very nicely when all the plants grow in!

    Well done dude. What ferts are you adding to the tank?
     
    Sean J, Jan 20, 2010
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  4. Zoom

    Zoom Retired Moderator

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    Me likes too!
     
    Zoom, Jan 21, 2010
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  5. Khalid

    Khalid Loricariidae

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    Nice selection of plants – looks healthy green and gorgeous
    good job
     
    Khalid, Jan 21, 2010
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  6. Big G

    Big G Apisto Nutz!!!

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    Some People I just hate!! You have just stepped into that catagorie!!

    Only kidding! Looks sooooperb!

    I really wish I had that kind of ability and talent to plant a tank properly! Just don't seem to be able to do it! And just when I thnk I'm getting there, some one puts pics like that up to remind me how short I am of Planted Beautiness!

    Oh well, should keep me humble!!
    Cheeers
    Big G!
     
    Big G, Jan 21, 2010
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  7. Donny

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    Looks awesome.
     
    Donny, Jan 21, 2010
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  8. Linxie

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    Big G, don't beat yourself up about it... I know how you feel ^_^
    We can form our own little "I can't scape" group :D

    Nice looking tank Rudi!
     
    Linxie, Jan 21, 2010
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  9. darryn

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    Good looking tank Rudi.
     
    darryn, Jan 21, 2010
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  10. Gareth

    Gareth Angel Freak

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    Looks awesome dude, well done
     
    Gareth, Jan 21, 2010
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  11. Wimpie

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    Well done on such a nice setup and I envy you for you creativity with the plants...but dont you find your substrate to be a bit too shallow?

    Once again congrats on the nice tank
     
    Wimpie, Jan 21, 2010
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    Scaly Therapeutic

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    Nice!!
     
    Scaly, Jan 21, 2010
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  13. butcherman

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    looking great
     
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    looks good
     
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    Very very nice indeed :)
     
    Kat, Jan 21, 2010
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    Rudi

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    Thanx!:bigsmile:
    At the moment I'm half dosing EI.Main goal is first to balance tank and remedy algea problems.
    Hopefully reds will pick-up in next few weeks!:noworry:

    Thanx Ruan!
    The substrate slopes up towards the back,10cm thick.Infront it is abit thin because I had to remove some infected with BGA.
    I will add some sand att next water change.
    Still early days with this Scape.
     
    Rudi, Jan 21, 2010
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    Well done Rudi - the tank looks absolutely AWESOME!
     
    veegal, Jan 21, 2010
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    Rudi

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    Update after disaster

    I would have liked to do a update sooner,but had to deal with green water and the aftermath.I lost half the plants and now I have regrow them.I also had to add other plants to keep up the plant mass.
    Scape is no work of art but still better than green water!:bigsmile:

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    Rudi, May 10, 2010
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    Very cool ... your java moss looks so well groomed - do you do that to all your plants?
     
    f-fish, May 10, 2010
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  20. Gert Combrink

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    Very nice looking tank there Rudi!
     
    Gert Combrink, May 10, 2010
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  21. JulsM2908

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    Hey Rudi
    Your tank looks awesome!

    Really Really Good!

    Well Done!
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    JulsM2908, May 10, 2010
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