Planted 34G

[George Farmer]

Updated photo.

As an experiment I've submerged my Riccia fluitans which was floating, it's growing well but I'm not decided on it's final location. I'm planning on removing my Cardamine lyrata (the plant behind the Hygrophila polysperma - left midground) as it's not doing so well in my warmer water (it prefers cooler temps) and replacing it with Alternanthera rosaefolia, it'll fill the dark area left of the Limnophila sessiflora (Ambulia). I think the added red would balance the overall look furthur. I'm considering adding some Sagittaria natans to fill the gaps in the foreground, it tolerates some shade and so I think it will look good in front and under the Anubias (under the Lily). Hopefully these changes/additions will improve the overall effect, my eventual aim to enter this year's AGA aquascaping contest with some confidence. I've even written to Peter Bradley (plant expert who writes for Practical Fishkeeping magazine) for some furthur tips.

Any comments welcomed, especially constructive critisisms.

 

[wrs]

That is a very lovely tank!

 

[aberdeen aquarist]

looks great, but i would agree with more red balancing the overall look of the tank.
your making me want to start a planted tank now!!!

 

[Raechal]

What kinds of lights do you use and do you use CO2?

 

[canarsie11]

Please let know this, seems like my plants always turning brown on me

 

[George Farmer]

What kinds of lights do you use and do you use CO2?

I've PM'd you back, but for other's benefit - 5 tubes totalling 99W, all high-spec plant type ranging from 3000K to 7500K. CO2 is two Nutrafin systems using a DIY recipe 20-25 mg/l.

HTH

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

i want my tank to look like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok that was meant o be a green eyed monser face

 

[CTS]

in my 50 gallol tank i have two lights totaling 60w. would that be enough for any plants?
the tankis 36x18x18. thanks

 

[George Farmer]

You have 1.2 WPG. Plants that will grow in that light - Anubias species, Java fern, Java moss, possibly Vallis and Hygrophila species, maybe even some Echinodorus. You can increase your chances of success by adding reflectors and buying full-spectrum bulbs.

 

[keane]

sorry to hijack.....

i have 1.3 wpg (40w tube over a 30 gallon tank) and my plants don't seem to be getting anywhere fast.

To be honest not sure what plants they are (I just saw them at the LFS and bought them!)

Any hints and tips please??

thanks

EDIT: by the way......your tanks are fantastic. keep the pictures coming!!

steve 8)

 

[LoachLover]

Awesome tank!