Mmiller2001 Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 On 4/20/2024 at 10:54 PM, gjcarew said: A little early to be throwing in the towel, isn't it?! Plants are looking healthy, that's half the battle. I think replacing one of the reds with either a bright yellow or orange plant could be nice, like didiplis diandra or ammania pedicellata. I like that you have lots of different "shapes" in your planting. It really leads the eye around the scape. Can't wait to see it grown in more! Way early! Just venting my frustration. I think I’m taking the Furcata out. Got my hands on Sesifloria and some 52b and a few others. The only orange I have is Miro and I’ll check out your recommendation. Curious, is Rotala Orange Juice actually orange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcarew Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 On 4/20/2024 at 10:00 PM, Mmiller2001 said: Way early! Just venting my frustration. I think I’m taking the Furcata out. Got my hands on Sesifloria and some 52b and a few others. The only orange I have is Miro and I’ll check out your recommendation. Curious, is Rotala Orange Juice actually orange? Nice! Is that myrio roraima? I think it was cropped out of the photo so I missed it. That's a good orange plant. Golden myrio is great too, and a little less aggressive. Sessiflora is a bit of a weed, but 53b is great for dutch tanks. Nice slow, even growth. I've never grown rotala orange juice but I find regular rotundifolia often turns a nice orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 On 4/20/2024 at 11:20 PM, gjcarew said: Nice! Is that myrio roraima? I think it was cropped out of the photo so I missed it. That's a good orange plant. Golden myrio is great too, and a little less aggressive. Sessiflora is a bit of a weed, but 53b is great for dutch tanks. Nice slow, even growth. I've never grown rotala orange juice but I find regular rotundifolia often turns a nice orange. It’s in the holding tank. Should I swap it with the Furcata? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Tulu 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Do you sell trimmings! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 On 4/22/2024 at 12:51 PM, JoeQ said: Do you sell trimmings! 🤣 Sure, pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcarew Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 On 4/21/2024 at 1:51 PM, Mmiller2001 said: It’s in the holding tank. Should I swap it with the Furcata? I think it would be good as a curtain plant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 I pulled the trigger. A formal competition tank has been purchased. Pure Dutch plants to fish. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 She's breathing!!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Feeling a bit of confidence now with the scape. I’m feeling my style/ interpretation of Dutch coming together. Novice interpretation that is! Still some clutter from substitute plants but I’m liking things so far. I pulled the Lobilia, and going with the trusty Serphyllum as the street. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Cruiser Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 On 5/13/2024 at 10:05 PM, Mmiller2001 said: She's breathing!!!!! That's a awesome rig! Pardon my naivete, but is there room for a CO2 container under there, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 On 5/15/2024 at 2:07 PM, Beach Cruiser said: That's a awesome rig! Pardon my naivete, but is there room for a CO2 container under there, too? Unfortunately, no. A big oversight on my part. I will be running the CO2 tank and ATO on the side. I’ll DIY something to make it look pretty 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 What do you charge your local fish store for the plants you give them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 On 5/16/2024 at 2:08 AM, Mmiller2001 said: What do you charge your local fish store for the plants you give them? I've usually worked out a couple bucks a piece for 3-5 leaf anubias. Usually I throw them into an old pot with Rockwool and bring them in that way. Same deal with crypts and swords. For stem plants, I usually do a bundle of 3 6" stems for a dollar. Been a while since I've taken any to the store, but it always worked out well - inevitably, I'd spend whatever I "made" while I was there, and most of the trimmings were going into the garbage anyway. Best thing I did was package the plants before bringing them in - putting them in pots, bundling stems, labeling everything... I don't think any store wants to take the time to sort through a bucket. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 Netlea AT6 Pros. First impressions. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 I forgot to mention I’m currently testing the soon to be first commercially available Yugang reactor. Aqua Rocks Colorado has been working on this and sent me a prototype to try. I’m a bit side tracked while in Ohio for my daughter’s graduation, but will be home today to resume testing. I did have a few hours to try before leaving and was able to get a 1.3pH drop within 39 minutes of use. I ordered a few parts so I could further optimize around this tanks’ configuration. Here’s a few photos. I’ll be home later today and resume testing. I will report more information shortly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Lights hung, reactor working (1.3pH drop) and ratty plants planted. Waiting on a few more pieces of gear and the final wire management will be completed. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Bloke Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 On 5/16/2024 at 5:27 AM, Mmiller2001 said: Feeling a bit of confidence now with the scape. I’m feeling my style/ interpretation of Dutch coming together. Novice interpretation that is! Still some clutter from substitute plants but I’m liking things so far. I pulled the Lobilia, and going with the trusty Serphyllum as the street. Hey man, Newbie question if I may... When you switched over to BDBS a few months ago, did your tank go through a diatom phase as the sub matured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Bloke Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 On 2/1/2024 at 4:45 AM, Mmiller2001 said: I would like to share this absolutely stunning tank with an amazing write up. Definitely check it out. The write up is so informative. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CO2SupplementedPT/permalink/6797912793664211/?mibextid=W9rl1R Yes! I've read about this tank. Absolutely beautiful, possibly my favourite tank at the moment. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 On 5/26/2024 at 1:03 AM, Aussie Bloke said: Hey man, Newbie question if I may... When you switched over to BDBS a few months ago, did your tank go through a diatom phase as the sub matured? If I remember, ever so slightly. It went away real quick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Bloke Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 On 5/26/2024 at 11:38 PM, Mmiller2001 said: If I remember, ever so slightly. It went away real quick. Thanks man. I'm curious, because I recently went to an inert substrate, and experiencing some diatoms. I know it's not an exciting topic to discuss, but what are the key factors when changing sub? If I remember correctly, you left some sand in the tank for biological purposes? I guess that would help avoid some diatoms, along with using RO, which may also help? Cheers Joel Armstrong 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 On 5/27/2024 at 1:58 AM, Aussie Bloke said: Thanks man. I'm curious, because I recently went to an inert substrate, and experiencing some diatoms. I know it's not an exciting topic to discuss, but what are the key factors when changing sub? If I remember correctly, you left some sand in the tank for biological purposes? I guess that would help avoid some diatoms, along with using RO, which may also help? Cheers Joel Armstrong 👍 Ah, hey Joel! Yes, I left just a little bit, but not enough to ever be noticed when the substrate gets mixed around with planting and gravel vacuuming. Every time I’ve swapped, I will go through the usual algae phases but it’s much much shorter time wise. The filter media and the plants seemed to handle any spikes fine. However, one swap to Landen did spike ammonia like you would expect it to, but also for a shorter time. With the inert swaps, I just monitor for any funny business but keep up my same old routine. That 6 to 8 month period where the tank is maturing will still be an issue while the bacteria colonize. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 Pulled the Trip wall out. The core reason was it was taking up too much space. I was running into just a background and foreground look in the tank. I also did a big and needed trim with a few adjustments. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalfishkeeping201 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) On 4/11/2021 at 6:49 PM, Mmiller2001 said: CSM+B On 4/11/2021 at 6:30 PM, Mmiller2001 said: Micros- 1/8 Teaspoon CSM+B Your tank looks amazing! I was reading through your trend and I saw that you are dosing this in your tank, what is the full name is this that your dosing? Edited May 30 by Tropicalfishkeeping201 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 On 5/29/2024 at 9:20 PM, Tropicalfishkeeping201 said: Your tank looks amazing! I was reading through your trend and I saw that you are dosing this in your tank, what is the full name is this that your dosing? I'm now dosing BurrAqua Micro's but you can find CSM+B online here https://greenleafaquariums.com/products/gla-edta-dtpa-micromix-1lb-bag.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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