Jedi's 12g Planted (PICTURES!)

[Jedi]

Stage 1 (as of June 16th 2009)

You can see larger versions of these pics here on flickr.

 

[joy13]

The driftwood is really nice. The sword will get a lot bigger you will probably end up switching it out once it starts taking a good hold.

 

[timwag2001]

looks good. what else are you planning?

 

[Jedi]

looks good. what else are you planning?

I have a couple more java ferns on the way as well as a bit more Pelia that I plan to work in and around the center piece of driftwood.

I've been asking around for some smaller rocks-- figure I'll play with the design a bit.

I'd like to have Red Cherry Shrimp along with some non-aggressive small fish.

 

[brutus]

Nice start.A shoal of small tetra's will look good.Is that one of them red sea venturi pumps in there?

 

[Jedi]

Nice start.A shoal of small tetra's will look good.Is that one of them red sea venturi pumps in there?

It's the Red Sea CO2 bio kit.

I was going to go DIY but I thought the 2-liter bottle was ugly so picked that up. So far, so good.

I got my black background on today after a quick trip to a local art store. More plants coming tomorrow.. then I'll update pics.

 

[brutus]

Yeah i have one also worked good for me. i used on my 45 and 90

 

[mattrox]

Very nice.

 

[Jedi]

Stage 2 (as of August 12 2009)

For the full set visit the Flickr site.

 

[joy13]

Your tank is coming along nicely.

 

[thominil]

Looks awesome! Does that co2 kit work good or is it just a piece of junk?

 

[Jedi]

I've been using that kit since day 1 so it's hard for me to say what my progress would have been like without it. All the plants have been very healthy - especially the Java Ferns which have been reproducing like rabbits.

 

[thominil]

Just wanted to know since I walk by them all the time in petco and petsmart.

 

[Jedi]

It's relatively cheap, clean, and easy to use - I'd say give it a shot if you're running a <40g tank.

 

[thominil]

lol if I get my 29g back up and upgrade the light, I'll try it.

 

[mcgrady7761]

agreed. if you are lookin for some tips i would add some foreground plants (groundcover)

 

[Jedi]

agreed. if you are lookin for some tips i would add some foreground plants (groundcover)

I've been trying to find a good plant for that. I was hoping the Pelia I got would take off and that I'd be able to use it in that way but I'm finding it is a very slow grower.

My tank is low-light - what would work best for ground cover that won't cost me a fortune?