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[jack]

And that is messy for me! I hate clutter and I hate stuff being out of place..........its a pain for those that have to work with me!

tell me about it lol

[Krystal]

Its always easier to work in a nice clean environment! Dont complain

[jack]

hahaha

[Krystal]

I forgot I had this original thread so i will add to it here........I added a new Aquamedic glass diffuser today and boy what a difference it makes! Much better than that cheap and nasty glass diffuser i had in previously. I also added some black airline to the setup.....the clear stuff was leaking a fair bit of Co2.

Filled in a little bit (have not been running Co2 since January so growth was was a bit slower than i prefer. But i got myself into gear and got my 3.5kg bottle filled



Pellia



Future Occupants in the oven



Feeding Time

[giz]

Very very nice Krissy.
Giz

[Krystal]

Jezza that would be great! All i need is one and I would be willing to pay for it as well! Or is there anything you would like plant wise?

Okay....now i have added Red Millfoil and a Red Tiger Lotus thanks to the Doc. The Lotus has shot through 2 new leave in just under a week of being in the tank.....must be loving the dino dung

[Jezza]

Jezza that would be great! All i need is one and I would be willing to pay for it as well! Or is there anything you would like plant wise?

no need for payment - consider it returning the favor for the help (and plants) you (and the others) have given to me.
i'll bring one in next time i come into the shop (maybe this saturday or the next)

jez

[Krystal]

Thanks mate, appreciate it. I will return the favour....

[convict paul]

hey krystal...

guess what!!!........

im going to steal it tonight, when everyone is asleep. thats how much i like it!!!!

wish i could make my 4ft look like that but its to much work with schoool and all .
looks really nice!!!

paul

[Krystal]

Thanks Paul The tank has been a bit neglected as of late due to other commitments but that's the bonus of a planted tank, once established they are very self sufficient.

I got a Tri-Coloured lotus today, thanks Jezza......I will post up updated photos in the next few days.

[convict paul]

hey

if u dont mind me asking y do people use co2 systems?? is their any advantage apart from wasting 250 buks?? like do u really need it?

paul

[dazzabozza]

Hey Paul

Primary for plant growth (they feed off it). Once again a simple google would've cleared it up for u - http://www.google.co...&q=co2 aquarium


Daz

[Krystal]

hey

if u dont mind me asking y do people use co2 systems?? is their any advantage apart from wasting 250 bucks?? like do u really need it?

paul

Paul, co2 isnt a necessity on planted tanks but it does have its purpose. Co2 wont work properly on its own......plants still need certain nutrients in the water. Personally i have opted for co2 and i think its great.....providing all your other parameters are met first

$250 I WISH mine was that cheap! Times that by 4 and you are about there for my particular system......

Here is a good little Article off of the AQUOTIX website, have a read of this and you will have a much better understanding

http://members.iinet...ts_Tips/CO2.pdf

[the pulpican man]

what a work of art! i love the drift wood, but i can never find any like those twiggy things... lol those shrimp things are pretty madd! cute at feeding time my i ask, because you have experience with plants, do u need a particular light to grow 3? i just plants 3 in my tank the other night.

awesome tank, love it!, cheers, tommo

[Krystal]

I managed to get a stem of Tonia a few weeks ago and its settling in nicely.....i will trim it tomorrow and see if i can get a good supply going for a few people i owe favours to.....yes Jezza I havent forgotten There is a large amount of Red Millfoil in the back left hand side but did a major trim last week so it will take a week or so to come back in full swing.

Im getting very very bored with this scape and some of the plants are just getting thrown in wherever they will fit...this is the downfall of only owning 1 tank and having it only 30litres



Pellia and Shrimplet






Any suggestions for a new scape?

[Jezza]

yes Jezza I havent forgotten

HAHA - you crack me up!

[Krystal]

Yeah im so funny...... Might have to upgrade Co2 bottles on this tank now thanks to you hahahaha.

[Jezza]

Yeah im so funny...... Might have to upgrade Co2 bottles on this tank now thanks to you hahahaha.

bout time you upgrade to a bigger tank too...

[Krystal]

Its in the design process as we speak

[Jezza]

Its in the design process as we speak

so, when do we find out about the new tank?
don't leave us waiting...