Just finished a reorg of my scape.* Since adding the Finnex planted+ as an additional light source I've seen a lot of growth. Moved the powerhead, trimmed the willows, moved the vals, moved around the rocks and driftwood during my last WC. The brown spots on my leaves and white funk on the driftwood have finally abated.
The placement of the willows appears too symmetrical since repositioning the largest piece of driftwood. Just didn't want to disrupt the roots and my fish are leaving this plant alone. Next steps are more plants along the back wall and the addition of a few baby BNP's. I'm also going to try adding pothos again and will be looking for diy holder suggestions for that as well. Im thinking of adding fish that will liven up the top portion of the tank...
Tank info:
110g SA, 48*18*28 Tall, Temp 79, pH 7.4, gh 5, kh 6, phosphate 1~ just bought a tester for phosphates and idk what the norm should be for this tank.
Using RO/DI water from a private well treated with Seachem equilibrium and alkaline/acid buffers.* 30% WC weekly or sooner if nitrates come close to 20. Black Eco complete and black caribsea Tahitian moon sand substrate.
Lighting is a 48in Current Sat+ and the recently added 48in Finnex Planted+. Ferts are root tabs and pps pro with alternate day dosing of micro/macro. Aside from the tank lighting, there is indirect light from a large east facing window which provides a nice amount of light in the room from sunrise to about 3pm. Plants are Willow leaf hygro, giant hygro, anubias, banana, bronze wendtii and Italian vals. There's a hydor 1050 and 2 eheim 2217 canisters. Scape also includes driftwood, inert rocks and a 3d BG.
WC SA Stock is 5 red head Tapajos, Bujurquina sp. Para Brazil pair, Australoheros Oblongum pair, Hypselacara Temporalis pair and an adult L240.
Input, suggestions and critique please! Thanks
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The placement of the willows appears too symmetrical since repositioning the largest piece of driftwood. Just didn't want to disrupt the roots and my fish are leaving this plant alone. Next steps are more plants along the back wall and the addition of a few baby BNP's. I'm also going to try adding pothos again and will be looking for diy holder suggestions for that as well. Im thinking of adding fish that will liven up the top portion of the tank...
Tank info:
110g SA, 48*18*28 Tall, Temp 79, pH 7.4, gh 5, kh 6, phosphate 1~ just bought a tester for phosphates and idk what the norm should be for this tank.
Using RO/DI water from a private well treated with Seachem equilibrium and alkaline/acid buffers.* 30% WC weekly or sooner if nitrates come close to 20. Black Eco complete and black caribsea Tahitian moon sand substrate.
Lighting is a 48in Current Sat+ and the recently added 48in Finnex Planted+. Ferts are root tabs and pps pro with alternate day dosing of micro/macro. Aside from the tank lighting, there is indirect light from a large east facing window which provides a nice amount of light in the room from sunrise to about 3pm. Plants are Willow leaf hygro, giant hygro, anubias, banana, bronze wendtii and Italian vals. There's a hydor 1050 and 2 eheim 2217 canisters. Scape also includes driftwood, inert rocks and a 3d BG.
WC SA Stock is 5 red head Tapajos, Bujurquina sp. Para Brazil pair, Australoheros Oblongum pair, Hypselacara Temporalis pair and an adult L240.
Input, suggestions and critique please! Thanks
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