Pico Photo Log - Page 4 - Aquarium Advice

**Purrbox** · 04-25-2007, 11:28 PM

Well I just got done tying some Flame Moss to the driftwood, so I'll take some more pics after it's grown out a bit.

My only other plans are to possibly try some Cherry Red Shrimp in there again. The first few that I added died shortly before the GW outbreak, so I'm guessing that an Ammonia spike caused both. Now that the tank is more established it should be safer to try again.

severum mama · 05-10-2007, 01:32 PM

That's super cool- I can't believe I just saw this thread!

Do you have any updates?

**Devilishturtles** · 05-10-2007, 02:01 PM

Joy, how about an updated picture with the flame moss?

**Purrbox** · 05-10-2007, 03:14 PM

I've been trying to take an updated picture, but either haven't remembered to get out the camera at the right time of day or when I have the tank simply hasn't cooperated. The moss is still settling in and only has a couple of spots where it's started to take on it's characteristic flame look. The rest of the plants are doing beautifully, and I expect that in another month or two it's going to be quite stunning.

**Purrbox** · 05-12-2007, 11:09 PM

Well I actually had a bit more luck today, and got a few good shots of the pico. So here's one of the better ones.

Atl300zx · 05-22-2007, 04:30 PM

looking good. love the picos

Glenc · 05-22-2007, 11:18 PM

Very nice indeed

**Purrbox** · 04-20-2008, 06:50 PM

Today, on a whim, I decided to change the substrate in this aquarium. I have some Estes Black Sand on hand that I've been planning to use with peat moss in an HC emersed setup. Well I went ahead and used some as the new substrate in the pico. I think it looks awesome! The grain size is much more appropriate for the size of the aquarium and made planting the HC foreground MUCH easier.

Current plants are HC foreground, Anubias nana 'petite' in the midground, Flame Moss on the driftwood, and Microsword in the background. It's looking a bit sparse at the moment since I had to replant the foreground and retied the moss since the lower portion was looking rather raggedy. I'll try to get an updated picture soon.

**Zagz** · 04-20-2008, 09:27 PM

Oh sure tease us with new info and no new pictures! We need pictures!

**Purrbox** · 04-21-2008, 10:28 PM

Sorry to make you wait, but here's the picture. Of course my camera did an excellant job of finding water spots and some GSA. You can also see some of the air pockets that are still clinging to the substrate. These are slowly clearing up and I expect them to be gone in a few more days.

04-25-2007, 11:28 PM	#31
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,393	Well I just got done tying some Flame Moss to the driftwood, so I'll take some more pics after it's grown out a bit. My only other plans are to possibly try some Cherry Red Shrimp in there again. The first few that I added died shortly before the GW outbreak, so I'm guessing that an Ammonia spike caused both. Now that the tank is more established it should be safer to try again. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

05-10-2007, 01:32 PM	#32
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	That's super cool- I can't believe I just saw this thread! Do you have any updates? __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

05-10-2007, 03:14 PM	#34
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,393	I've been trying to take an updated picture, but either haven't remembered to get out the camera at the right time of day or when I have the tank simply hasn't cooperated. The moss is still settling in and only has a couple of spots where it's started to take on it's characteristic flame look. The rest of the plants are doing beautifully, and I expect that in another month or two it's going to be quite stunning. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

05-22-2007, 04:30 PM	#36
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 461	looking good. love the picos __________________ 55 Gallon Tank Log

05-22-2007, 11:18 PM	#37
Glenc Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,075	Very nice indeed __________________ 125 gallon, Crypt green gecko, Crypt undulata "broad leaf" Lobelia cardinalis small and large form. H.corymbosa "compact" Crypt parva, Downoi, Bacopa. 2x 150 Wt 10000k HQI Metal Halide, 2x 65 Wt 6700k-Colourmax

04-20-2008, 06:50 PM	#38
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,393	Today, on a whim, I decided to change the substrate in this aquarium. I have some Estes Black Sand on hand that I've been planning to use with peat moss in an HC emersed setup. Well I went ahead and used some as the new substrate in the pico. I think it looks awesome! The grain size is much more appropriate for the size of the aquarium and made planting the HC foreground MUCH easier. Current plants are HC foreground, Anubias nana 'petite' in the midground, Flame Moss on the driftwood, and Microsword in the background. It's looking a bit sparse at the moment since I had to replant the foreground and retied the moss since the lower portion was looking rather raggedy. I'll try to get an updated picture soon. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

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