My First Iwagumi?!

[shookONES]

I ordered a Do!aqua Music Glass Mini 15D with the tank, so the diffusion is taken care of. What do you think of this setup?

http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/complete-co2-systems/pierce-co2-system.html

IDK how I feel about a 5# CO2 tank sitting around the tank. I figure both the GLA and ADA systems would look nice sitting alongside the tank.

 

[shookONES]

I'm also in the market for some dwarf hairgrass for the crevice between the rocks on the left side, as well as some eleoclaris vivipara for the back-most part of the tank. I can't wait to fill this thing up I've done it dry for long enough.

 

[patrickjohnsgarcia]

wow!!!

 

[aclockworkorange]

How do you like that aquasoil?

 

[Capsaicin]

Search for DIY Paintball co2 on plantedtank.net

The guy there makes a full co2 setup for about $100. That's what I plan on doing for my 10g once it is done filling in with UG.

 

[shookONES]

How do you like that aquasoil?

So far so good. I've worked with it before, but this is my first time with the powder substrate. The HC seems to thrive in it...the root growth is incredible day by day.

 

[aclockworkorange]

What is the texture like? I have loaches that like to dig so I was thinking of getting flourite black sand, but I'm sure the ADA stuff is better.

 

[shookONES]

I've read that aquasoil has a tendency to break down over time. With fish like loaches that are constantly stirring in the substrAte, I would go with Eco complete, personally.

 

[shookONES]

To update, I went to Maryland for a long weekend retreat and, in my absense, left my mom responsible for the upkeep of my small zoo. Well, things didn't go quite as planned as she decided on a spontaneous weekend getaway of her own, leaving my 27w light on full blast for the better part of 72 hours. Nearly all of the HC on the left side of the tank seems to have melted away. I'm going to leave everything as-is for another day or two to see if there is any hope. Should is be a loss, I'm going to rip out the dead stuff and replant that side. I'm pissed because I had hoped to fill this tank tomorrow afternoon . Pics to follow later tonight...

 

[LBathory]

I'm also in the market for some dwarf hairgrass for the crevice between the rocks on the left side, as well as some eleoclaris vivipara for the back-most part of the tank. I can't wait to fill this thing up I've done it dry for long enough.

that place in ramsey has beautiful hairgrass right now. go check it out.