catfish101
Fish Crazy
ok iv never been able to grow hair grass but micro sword is a good alternate for me but u can try the hair grass 
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hellohefalump
Fishaholic
^maybe I'll do a bit of both. I've grown micro swords before, with some success (never a full carpet, but they grew, didn't die, and put out runners). With CO2 I'd imagine they'd be fairly easy.
My T5 lights came today but I haven't tested them yet. I'm thinking if I put them on the tank now, I'll get lots of algae because I haven't set up the CO2 yet.
I think I'm going to order that German CO2 system. I'll post the spec here though just incase, so if anyone thinks it's not good enough, tell me quick!
Here it is:
You are buying from a specialist dealer and can enjoy a 24-month guarantee and a complete right of return!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here you are purchasing a
CO2-Complete System incl. magnetic valve,
CO2-Pressure Reactor and 500g bottle
The CO2 system for your aquarium up to 1000 litres volume
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Factory-new merchandise in original packaging
CO2 is the structural substance of your aquatic plants. Almost half of the dry matter of plants is carbon which aquatic plants draw from dissolved CO2 in the water. In aquariums there is hardly a natural replenishment of this important structural substance therefore you should fertilise with CO2 to ensure opulent plant growth.
This CO2 system is the ideal solution for aquariums up to 1000 l volume.
The CO2 pressure reducer serves the purpose of reducing the CO2 bottle pressure of your CO2 system from approx. 53-60 bar (at room temperature) to a value of 1-1,5 bar. The high pressure manometer (0 - 250 bar) enables the metering of the existing bottle pressure.
The working pressure manometer (0 - 4 Bar) enables metering of the adjusted working pressure. The working pressure is adjusted directly on the pressure reducer by means of the knob.The exact amount of bubbles required can be adjusted by means of the built-in needle valve. Due to the ideal composition of the components we conducted for this pressure reducer device an ideal functioning is guaranteed especially in the area of demanding aquaristics.
Our CO2-Active-Pressure Reactor is the uncompromising solution in regard to effectiveness and guarantees a consistent maximum enrichment of the aquarium's water with CO2 for basins with a volume up to 1000 l with only marginal required space.
The pressure reactor is operated with the filter outlet or an additional pump. A part of the effluent water is transmitted to the reactor via an adjustable branch where it washes round the upwards striving CO2 gas in the constant current and therefore enables the highest CO2 enrichtment of the aquarium's water.
The bubble counter is inserted between the pressure reducer and the reactor in the CO2 tube and allows an exact count of the CO2 bubbles and therefore enables an ideally regulated CO2 supply in the aquarium.
Our check valve is qualitatively high-grade and especially designed for long-term use in aquaristics. The plastic housing is non-ageing and the built-in lip diaphragm is extemely resistant and even satisfies medical technical requirements.
The quality of the CO2 tube is significantly jointly responsible for the economic operation of your CO2 system. Silicone tubes which are often used have the disadvantage that up to 30% of the CO2 gas does not reach the reactor because it already diffuses through the tube beforehand. Many other materials have the same weaknesses and furthermore also tend to embrittle. The tube we use on the other hand is highly CO2 impermeable and very non-ageing.
The CO2 bottle:
The CO2 supply bottel in this set is a steel-plate gas bottle. Our bottles have a 10-year Technical Inspection Agency approval.
Contents: 500 g CO2
Filling pressure: 54 bar
Colour: grey
Valve: W 21.8x1/14"
Carrying handle: welded metal handle
Height with handle: max. 44 cm
Diameter: 6 cm
Gross weight: approx. 2.000g
Technical Inspection Agency: 10 years
CO2 magnetic valve (solenoid valve)
Due to the fact that plants do not require CO2 when it is dark it makes sense to equip the CO2 fertilising system with a night time cut off. The night time cut off should at the same time be connected to the lighting. If the power is turned off then the valve closes and no CO2 gas flows into the aquarium. The night time cut off therefore contributes to the economical handling of the plant nutrient CO2.
ATTENTION!
Magnetic valves are supplied by many manufacturers. However in most cases the valves offered are ones which do their work in industrial machines such as dosing systmes, bottling plants or simply only in pneumatic (air clutching) controls for example. They are fully developed precision parts which are however, due to the construction, afflicted with deficits which we as aquarium lovers cannot accept. A slight hum accompanies their work. In industrial surroundings this is not disturbing. In a living room however we can do without it.
The valve we offer here was therefore further enhanced. Due to a special loop connection on the magnet a humming is effectively avoided.
The exceptionally low power consumption (2 watts) guarantees that the valve only gets lukewarm.
All tube connections are made of nickel-plated brass; the valve seal is made of high performance FPM (Viton).
Included in delivery of the CO2 night time cut off:
a further enhanced magnetic valve for aquaristics with cable and schuko plug
adapter for direct assembly onto the pressure reducer
detailed assembly and instruction manual
pre-assembled ready for connection
Included in delivery of the complete CO2 system:
complete CO2 system for aquariums up to 1000 l volume as described above
detailed assembly and instruction manuals
ready for connection here: Download
24-month guarantee and invoice with VAT indicated
complete scope of delivery of the night time cut off (see above)
My T5 lights came today but I haven't tested them yet. I'm thinking if I put them on the tank now, I'll get lots of algae because I haven't set up the CO2 yet.
I think I'm going to order that German CO2 system. I'll post the spec here though just incase, so if anyone thinks it's not good enough, tell me quick!
Here it is:
You are buying from a specialist dealer and can enjoy a 24-month guarantee and a complete right of return!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here you are purchasing a
CO2-Complete System incl. magnetic valve,
CO2-Pressure Reactor and 500g bottle
The CO2 system for your aquarium up to 1000 litres volume
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Factory-new merchandise in original packaging
CO2 is the structural substance of your aquatic plants. Almost half of the dry matter of plants is carbon which aquatic plants draw from dissolved CO2 in the water. In aquariums there is hardly a natural replenishment of this important structural substance therefore you should fertilise with CO2 to ensure opulent plant growth.
This CO2 system is the ideal solution for aquariums up to 1000 l volume.
The CO2 pressure reducer serves the purpose of reducing the CO2 bottle pressure of your CO2 system from approx. 53-60 bar (at room temperature) to a value of 1-1,5 bar. The high pressure manometer (0 - 250 bar) enables the metering of the existing bottle pressure.
The working pressure manometer (0 - 4 Bar) enables metering of the adjusted working pressure. The working pressure is adjusted directly on the pressure reducer by means of the knob.The exact amount of bubbles required can be adjusted by means of the built-in needle valve. Due to the ideal composition of the components we conducted for this pressure reducer device an ideal functioning is guaranteed especially in the area of demanding aquaristics.
Our CO2-Active-Pressure Reactor is the uncompromising solution in regard to effectiveness and guarantees a consistent maximum enrichment of the aquarium's water with CO2 for basins with a volume up to 1000 l with only marginal required space.
The pressure reactor is operated with the filter outlet or an additional pump. A part of the effluent water is transmitted to the reactor via an adjustable branch where it washes round the upwards striving CO2 gas in the constant current and therefore enables the highest CO2 enrichtment of the aquarium's water.
The bubble counter is inserted between the pressure reducer and the reactor in the CO2 tube and allows an exact count of the CO2 bubbles and therefore enables an ideally regulated CO2 supply in the aquarium.
Our check valve is qualitatively high-grade and especially designed for long-term use in aquaristics. The plastic housing is non-ageing and the built-in lip diaphragm is extemely resistant and even satisfies medical technical requirements.
The quality of the CO2 tube is significantly jointly responsible for the economic operation of your CO2 system. Silicone tubes which are often used have the disadvantage that up to 30% of the CO2 gas does not reach the reactor because it already diffuses through the tube beforehand. Many other materials have the same weaknesses and furthermore also tend to embrittle. The tube we use on the other hand is highly CO2 impermeable and very non-ageing.
The CO2 bottle:
The CO2 supply bottel in this set is a steel-plate gas bottle. Our bottles have a 10-year Technical Inspection Agency approval.
Contents: 500 g CO2
Filling pressure: 54 bar
Colour: grey
Valve: W 21.8x1/14"
Carrying handle: welded metal handle
Height with handle: max. 44 cm
Diameter: 6 cm
Gross weight: approx. 2.000g
Technical Inspection Agency: 10 years
CO2 magnetic valve (solenoid valve)
Due to the fact that plants do not require CO2 when it is dark it makes sense to equip the CO2 fertilising system with a night time cut off. The night time cut off should at the same time be connected to the lighting. If the power is turned off then the valve closes and no CO2 gas flows into the aquarium. The night time cut off therefore contributes to the economical handling of the plant nutrient CO2.
ATTENTION!
Magnetic valves are supplied by many manufacturers. However in most cases the valves offered are ones which do their work in industrial machines such as dosing systmes, bottling plants or simply only in pneumatic (air clutching) controls for example. They are fully developed precision parts which are however, due to the construction, afflicted with deficits which we as aquarium lovers cannot accept. A slight hum accompanies their work. In industrial surroundings this is not disturbing. In a living room however we can do without it.
The valve we offer here was therefore further enhanced. Due to a special loop connection on the magnet a humming is effectively avoided.
The exceptionally low power consumption (2 watts) guarantees that the valve only gets lukewarm.
All tube connections are made of nickel-plated brass; the valve seal is made of high performance FPM (Viton).
Included in delivery of the CO2 night time cut off:
a further enhanced magnetic valve for aquaristics with cable and schuko plug
adapter for direct assembly onto the pressure reducer
detailed assembly and instruction manual
pre-assembled ready for connection
Included in delivery of the complete CO2 system:
complete CO2 system for aquariums up to 1000 l volume as described above
detailed assembly and instruction manuals
ready for connection here: Download
24-month guarantee and invoice with VAT indicated
complete scope of delivery of the night time cut off (see above)
hellohefalump
Fishaholic
I've bought the CO2 system.
Unfortunately, our housing situation has changed and we are no longer moving this August. We will probably move in 6-12 months time now.
Can I still do my plant setup NOW, minus the substrate, which I will put in when we move? I could use liquid fertilisers...?
Unfortunately, our housing situation has changed and we are no longer moving this August. We will probably move in 6-12 months time now.
Can I still do my plant setup NOW, minus the substrate, which I will put in when we move? I could use liquid fertilisers...?
catfish101
Fish Crazy
you could use root tabs along with ferts and as long as ur substrate isnt to big u should be fine
hellohefalump
Fishaholic
I've looked into root tabs and they say one tab per 5cm square. But my tank is HUGE. It's 5' by 2 by 2. That's going to be an awful lot of money spent on tabs I expect.
What do you mean by huge? My substrate is sand and it's about 4-5cm deep.
What do you mean by huge? My substrate is sand and it's about 4-5cm deep.
hellohefalump
Fishaholic
I'm still debating the substrate issue. I've been doing research and to me, it appears ADA aquasoil is very popular, and very effective. However, it results in an ammonia spike for the first few weeks. But that's ok, I can put the fish in my spare tank. It'll be a bit of a sqeeze, but we'll manage. So yeah, at the moment ADA aquasoil is what I plan to use.
My question is: should I order the AS now, strip down my big tank and set it all up now. Or, should I set up everything except the substrate, changing the substrate to AS when I move? I currently have sand, not power sand, just regular, innert, rubbish plant growing sand.
How easy is Aqua soil to move?
Here is my list of plants I'd like to grow:
vallis (I already have this, it's one of the big varieties)
Nesaera Crassicaulis
Hygophila corymbosa (red)
Crinium calamistratum
hygrophila difformis
Aponegeton Madagascarieisis (lace plant) --------------------- will this be too difficult?
Anubias (not sure what variety it is, I already have it)
xmas moss
cryptocoryne wendtii (red)
cryptocoryne wendtii (green)
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' (I already have this)
Nymphea Maculata
Hemianthus micranthemeides
Hemianthus callitrichoides (cuba)
Eleocharis parvula (hairgrass)
java fern (I already have it)
I did want to grow pogostemon helferi, but I've read it'll be eaten by the fishies.
My question is: should I order the AS now, strip down my big tank and set it all up now. Or, should I set up everything except the substrate, changing the substrate to AS when I move? I currently have sand, not power sand, just regular, innert, rubbish plant growing sand.
How easy is Aqua soil to move?
Here is my list of plants I'd like to grow:
vallis (I already have this, it's one of the big varieties)
Nesaera Crassicaulis
Hygophila corymbosa (red)
Crinium calamistratum
hygrophila difformis
Aponegeton Madagascarieisis (lace plant) --------------------- will this be too difficult?
Anubias (not sure what variety it is, I already have it)
xmas moss
cryptocoryne wendtii (red)
cryptocoryne wendtii (green)
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' (I already have this)
Nymphea Maculata
Hemianthus micranthemeides
Hemianthus callitrichoides (cuba)
Eleocharis parvula (hairgrass)
java fern (I already have it)
I did want to grow pogostemon helferi, but I've read it'll be eaten by the fishies.
hellohefalump
Fishaholic
done a bit of research, heard it sometimes turns to mud if you move it. Anyone found this?
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