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rkilling1 · 04-18-2007, 09:14 AM

Just a quick update.

I changed out the PFS for some Eco-complete.

Here are a couple of pics:

Blyxa japonica and Glossostigma elatinoides.

Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'

Pogostemon stellatus 'Broad Leaf'

A peak of some Ludwigia glandulosa

GlitcH · 04-18-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkilling1

Just a quick update.

Ya I bet there was nothing quick about that substrate swap.

RK...........the tank looks AWESOME!!
Great aquascape...........plants are layered perfectly.
How long has it been finished?

How long did it take?

I'm actually thinkin about doing the same to my 20G shrimp tank.

The PFS just isn't cutting it anymore.

Marconis · 04-18-2007, 10:47 AM

I was thinking of swapping my PFS for some black substrate(or possibly a white) as well. Over time my PFS has turned a yellowish color and is becoming unnappealing.

Glenc · 04-18-2007, 11:07 AM

Un-believable! Your tanks looks amazing and it hasn't even had time to show the benefits of the new substrate. As Glitch said, the plants are layered perfectly. Excellent work, your dedication to your tank and hobby is outstanding. Can't wait to see it in a month from now

plecoperson · 04-18-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

I changed out the PFS for some Eco-complete.

Oh, yeah. Easy-peasy!

Just stunning. I'd be unable to post my update because I'd have hung myself after re-planting all those teeeny, weeeny plants.

~~~ GORGEOUS ~~~

rkilling1 · 05-01-2007, 10:34 AM

Only have time for one pic today. The tank is growing in nicely. Just trimmed some plants so the water is a little cloudy.

The plants in the right front are just some new species that I am letting grow in a little before I add them to the scape.

sherry · 05-01-2007, 10:14 PM

the tank is beautiful .. can you tell me how you are propogating the pogastom stellata.. it doesnt' strike me as a plant that branches easy.

glandulosa too

rkilling1 · 05-02-2007, 12:17 AM

Thanks Sherry. If I want more P. stellata, then I just let it grow along the surface. If I trim it before it reaches the surface, it doesn't branch off.

As for the L. glandulosa, I don't know. I still have the same two stems that Peyton sent me. I have heard it is difficult to get it to branch. I read that you just have to keep toping it.

BTW where is your pic thread?

rkilling1 · 05-04-2007, 11:18 AM

I had time for some pics today. BTW the weather is looking nice around here. It's time to start sending plants out!

Pogostemon stellatus 'Broad Leaf'

Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'

Polygonum sp. ‘Kawagoeanum’

Ludwigia glandulosa

Bacopa sp. 'Colorata'

Limnophila aromatica on the left and Ludwigia brevipes on the right.

Starting my Hemianthus callitrichoides lawn.

Rotala macrandra

Glossostigma elatinoides

New species:

Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal'

Ludwigia sp. 'Guinea'

I have to find out what this is, I was told it was Echinodorus tenellus Red. Maybe Echinodorus tenellus v. 'Tenellus'?

A cool little foreground plant, Ranalisma rostrata.

Lonewolfblue · 05-04-2007, 11:26 AM

Looking good.....

04-18-2007, 09:14 AM	#141
rkilling1 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NE ohio Posts: 1,775 Images: 50	Just a quick update. I changed out the PFS for some Eco-complete. Here are a couple of pics: Blyxa japonica and Glossostigma elatinoides. Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba' Pogostemon stellatus 'Broad Leaf' A peak of some Ludwigia glandulosa __________________ My 75 Gallon Planted Aquarium

04-18-2007, 10:47 AM	#143
Marconis Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 848 Images: 4	I was thinking of swapping my PFS for some black substrate(or possibly a white) as well. Over time my PFS has turned a yellowish color and is becoming unnappealing. __________________ Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas.

04-18-2007, 11:07 AM	#144
Glenc Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,075	Un-believable! Your tanks looks amazing and it hasn't even had time to show the benefits of the new substrate. As Glitch said, the plants are layered perfectly. Excellent work, your dedication to your tank and hobby is outstanding. Can't wait to see it in a month from now __________________ 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

05-01-2007, 10:34 AM	#146
rkilling1 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NE ohio Posts: 1,775 Images: 50	Only have time for one pic today. The tank is growing in nicely. Just trimmed some plants so the water is a little cloudy. The plants in the right front are just some new species that I am letting grow in a little before I add them to the scape. __________________ My 75 Gallon Planted Aquarium

05-02-2007, 12:17 AM	#148
rkilling1 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NE ohio Posts: 1,775 Images: 50	Thanks Sherry. If I want more P. stellata, then I just let it grow along the surface. If I trim it before it reaches the surface, it doesn't branch off. As for the L. glandulosa, I don't know. I still have the same two stems that Peyton sent me. I have heard it is difficult to get it to branch. I read that you just have to keep toping it. BTW where is your pic thread? __________________ My 75 Gallon Planted Aquarium

05-01-2007, 10:14 PM	#147
sherry Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new york city Posts: 539 Images: 2	the tank is beautiful .. can you tell me how you are propogating the pogastom stellata.. it doesnt' strike me as a plant that branches easy. glandulosa too

05-04-2007, 11:18 AM	#149
rkilling1 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NE ohio Posts: 1,775 Images: 50	I had time for some pics today. BTW the weather is looking nice around here. It's time to start sending plants out! Pogostemon stellatus 'Broad Leaf' Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba' Polygonum sp. ‘Kawagoeanum’ Ludwigia glandulosa Bacopa sp. 'Colorata' Limnophila aromatica on the left and Ludwigia brevipes on the right. Starting my Hemianthus callitrichoides lawn. Rotala macrandra Glossostigma elatinoides New species: Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal' Ludwigia sp. 'Guinea' I have to find out what this is, I was told it was Echinodorus tenellus Red. Maybe Echinodorus tenellus v. 'Tenellus'? A cool little foreground plant, Ranalisma rostrata. __________________ My 75 Gallon Planted Aquarium

05-04-2007, 11:26 AM	#150
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Looking good..... __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

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