L_Plates - Shrimp Tank

[ian]

yes you can, TGM also do this, but that specific plant isn't on the Tropica list.

 

[L_Plates]

Good to know Ian, makes things a little easier

LP

 

[L_Plates]

How many pots of HC do you think i will need for the area designated in the diagram.

I will have to get this from TGM as Aqua is out of stock, so that means ordering the plants from 2 different places, no biggy apart from the price difference .

Looks like i will have to leave a space for the moss and try to source some from the sales section as no sites are stocking this. But i can still plant the rest prior

LP

 

[coldcazzie]

Looks like i will have to leave a space for the moss and try to source some from the sales section as no sites are stocking this. But i can still plant the rest prior

LP

Try here

Edited to add: they don't have HC in stock though

 

[ian]

If you're using Tropica HC, then 3-4 pots should cover it...aquafluer pots then 4-5. Are TMG not stocking moss at the mo??

 

[JenCliBee]

Looks like i will have to leave a space for the moss and try to source some from the sales section as no sites are stocking this. But i can still plant the rest prior

LP

Try here

Edited to add: they don't have HC in stock though

There's also quite a few portions on ebay.... aquaticmagic and cnj are both sellers i would recommend... ive ordered quite a few mosses of the years and everyone has come, intact and very healthy. Problem is just it can take a couple weeks to arrive... fissidens is worth waiting for

If you're using Tropica HC, then 3-4 pots should cover it...aquafluer pots then 4-5. Are TMG not stocking moss at the mo??

Agree with Ian but it all depends on what sort of coverage you want to begin with.

 

[L_Plates]

Looks like i will have to leave a space for the moss and try to source some from the sales section as no sites are stocking this. But i can still plant the rest prior

LP

Try here

Edited to add: they don't have HC in stock though

Cheers Cazzie, if i have to i will order from seperate sites and keep the plants in the main tank till they all arrive then plant.

If you're using Tropica HC, then 3-4 pots should cover it...aquafluer pots then 4-5. Are TMG not stocking moss at the mo??

Looks like it would be Tropica Ian from TGM, http/www.thegreenmachineonline.com/products/aquatics/plants/tropica-potted-plants/hemianthus-callitrichoides-cuba

Looks like i will order 4 to start to be safe. Hope it takes with Liquid Carbon

TGM have some moss but not fissidens unless i am missing the ad.

Looks like i will have to leave a space for the moss and try to source some from the sales section as no sites are stocking this. But i can still plant the rest prior

LP

Try here

Edited to add: they don't have HC in stock though

There's also quite a few portions on ebay.... aquaticmagic and cnj are both sellers i would recommend... ive ordered quite a few mosses of the years and everyone has come, intact and very healthy. Problem is just it can take a couple weeks to arrive... fissidens is worth waiting for

If you're using Tropica HC, then 3-4 pots should cover it...aquafluer pots then 4-5. Are TMG not stocking moss at the mo??

Agree with Ian but it all depends on what sort of coverage you want to begin with.

I don't want an instant carpet as i would like it to grow and then i can say i helped that happen, I AM GOD

LP

 

[ian]

what about Monosolenium tenerum

http/www.thegreenmachineonline.com/products/aquatics/plants/tropica-potted-plants/monosolenium-tenerum

I was looking at this earlier...

I know TGM prices are on the higher side, but the quality is second to none. You get what you pay for.

 

[L_Plates]

Looks likei have sourced some fissidens from UKAPS. Had an offer of £15 posted enough to cover 12cm x 12cm the poster said he has plenty spare. Does it sound a good deal ?

I do agree TGM are great quality most of my plants in the 240 are from them

LP

 

[L_Plates]

Narrow Leaf Java has been sourced from a member on here, as well as some fissidens from him.

LP

 

[L_Plates]

Plants Ordered
Fissidens Fontanus - Enough to cover a 12cm x 12cm area.
Narrow Leaf Java Fern x 1
Staurogyne Repens x 2
Alternanthera Rosaefolia Mini x 1
Hemianthus Callitrichoides x 4

Oh and while i was on Aqua Essentials i spotted these http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/nag-hang-on-thermometer-6mm-p-5155.html

Yes i bought one i need to stay off the sites

LP

 

[ian]

I think we're all like that, i hate logging onto TGM website, i always end up coming off it a little more poorer.


this should look good once planted!

 

[L_Plates]

Hmmm not sure im going to be able to get all the Fissidens as i just found out one of the guys lives in bulgaria. It will take 5 days to get here

Suppose i could order from the link Cazzie supplied.

LP

 

[L_Plates]

So ferts and Carbon, i will be dosing EI and Excel, what would the recommended does of excel be daily ?

I did a quick math, it states 5ml for every 200l so i went about halving that down till i got to 0.62ml for 25l so lets say round up a little would 1ml daily be to much ?

LP

 

[coldcazzie]

I'd start at 0.7 and go from there