20 Gal Planted build
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fishfanatic
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Hay coleallensmom! I can't stop staring at the pictures of your tank! Absolutely magnificent!!
andresdeo
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Coleallensmom said:
Hey there again, what kind of twigs are they? And again, loving the tank!
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Coleallensmom
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Thanks guys!
@andresdeo- They were old trimmings off of limbs from a (pesticide-free) apple tree that we planted in our backyard a few years ago. They seemingly are like a new toy to the fish who are enjoying having something new to swim around. I wouldn't be suprised if I eventually have to replace them with new ones, but for now they are working out well.
@andresdeo- They were old trimmings off of limbs from a (pesticide-free) apple tree that we planted in our backyard a few years ago. They seemingly are like a new toy to the fish who are enjoying having something new to swim around. I wouldn't be suprised if I eventually have to replace them with new ones, but for now they are working out well.
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Coleallensmom
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Thought I'd update. Everything still pretty much the same since the new scape with exception of the pennywort..it's growing like a weed in the tank and has already reached the water's surface. New pic:
daileene
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so cool....how many neons do u have here again?
jackspratt
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Just wont grown in that gravel. Check out the thread "MY AQUASCAPE" in this forum. I just posted it. I'm using Aquascoil Amazonia II and in just 3 weeks its carpeted nicely
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Coleallensmom
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Not sure what you're talking about? I actually just rescaped about 1.5 weeks ago because the plants in this tank were growing TOO well. I think I threw a lb of rotala away. lol
roydooms
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Very nice! Is the foreground plant blyxa? That is what I am trying to achieve with my 125g. Cover all the empty spots with blyxa. It's propagating fast. Just not fast enough for me. Lol. Great tank
roydooms
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I just re-read the thread and found out it's chain sword
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Coleallensmom
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Yep, chain sword. I have blyxa in my 50 gal.
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Coleallensmom
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Very nice! Is the foreground plant blyxa? That is what I am trying to achieve with my 125g. Cover all the empty spots with blyxa. It's propagating fast. Just not fast enough for me. Lol. Great tank
Thanks.
I moved this tank to a new location when I rescaped and now I am really wishing I had painted the back before setup. For some reason the new spot gets a little more light. You can see the wall behind the tank which makes the water look slightly cloudy even though it isn't. Gonna have to figure something out..
daileene
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looking good as usual dear...
I do want your expertise on my dilemma...
I finally got a deal from craigslist: a 20 gal long with only a 25W heater and a net (I know) for $15. It was like new. Although it was a sump to a saltwater before, but it is cleaned very good before I got it.
So here's my thing, I am looking in getting the lighting. What do you recommend? I highly value your opinion since your tank is so gorgeous and I wanted to come as close to it...hopefully. LOL...
I do want your expertise on my dilemma...
I finally got a deal from craigslist: a 20 gal long with only a 25W heater and a net (I know
) for $15. It was like new. Although it was a sump to a saltwater before, but it is cleaned very good before I got it.So here's my thing, I am looking in getting the lighting. What do you recommend? I highly value your opinion since your tank is so gorgeous and I wanted to come as close to it...hopefully. LOL...
daileene
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thank you in advance
bruinsbro1997
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You are really getting good coleallensmom! I'm getting jealous and I wish I am going to have as much success in my tank as you did in yours! I'm more fully green with envy than with plants!
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Coleallensmom
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You are really getting good coleallensmom! I'm getting jealous and I wish I am going to have as much success in my tank as you did in yours! I'm more fully green with envy than with plants!
*ha!* Thank you..although I never seem to be quite satisfied with my scapes. I'm always changing something- especially with this tank. I have issues!
