ctaylor3737 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I sent yours out btw today to. You'll get Monday. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 My photo period is split into 3 separate periods of 3 hours each. I can't tell is the algae is coking the hair grass to die, or the already melted/died hair grass just gives it a perfect spot. I Aldo had an out break of hair that took over in 2 days... my last amano died too. I might cut my photo periods to 2, 3, 2 hours. But I want my plants to grow in. Once I get this other tank set up I can move my single :-( cherry over and blast the co2. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Finally should have my parameters right in my 6 gallon, sadly no breeding possible since I only have A female left. Back onto getting the 15 gallon up. I went rock hunting today a found a lot of nice rocks. I'll get them cleaned up and vinegar tested tomorrow so I can post pics and we can start thinking of some scapes. So some ideas/goals include... - 2" of empty space in back to hide sponge filters and to give hiding space. - At least 2 hidden and supported caves for hiding with PVC entrances, have to get them to look natural though. - Many layers Challenges... - The tank is much longer then it is wide compared to the tank that is my inspiration. - Making sure the support for cave ceilings are very steady (slate is used for cave ceilings, maybe use brick for support) Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Tank de-rimmed, cleaned, and filled. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Love the concept of the triangle tank! How hard was de-rimming? What did you use for a blade? For plants, I agree with the above comments. I snagged some cheap ones from RAOKs and "clearance", but also filled in from a one-stop-shop purchase. (Yes, from Han ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Love the concept of the triangle tank! How hard was de-rimming? What did you use for a blade? For plants, I agree with the above comments. I snagged some cheap ones from RAOKs and "clearance", but also filled in from a one-stop-shop purchase. (Yes, from Han ) Thanks, but to be honest the really acute angle is really hard to clean and plant in. I made many mistakes in that one I'm hopping to not repeat in this one. The triangle tank I think is going to turn into just a planted cpd tank. De-rimming was easy. I really just use pliers and rocked it back and forth until the silicone let go. Then I went around with a bare razor blade cleaning it off. I wasn't really as careful as I probably should have been but it went well. I should have pictures of the rock I collected up in a few minutes for thought and suggestions. I really like some of them but they are more grey then brown. Yea I figured I would deal with plants as I get to them. Chris Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 ROCKS! Sometimes its nice living in the Huron river water shed... except when digging a hole. This is my favorite. I like the layers in it which are really apparent when wet. Of could work really well as the cliff thing on the right. Its really big but I guess I could break it into two if needed, but from judging the stress lines I don't think it will break in a way that will help too much. Also nice. Same type of stone. And I think I can see a natural looking cave entrance on the right (which is now covered by a rock holding it up). The hard part will be finishing the foot top to look like a mountain. A little bit lighter rock, but could be used as a mountain top. Smaller, but layered. Small mountain top like rock, has some layered parts. All together to show compared sizes. More rock pictures to come, but all those are the same type of rock. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Big on3 is broken apart into 8 pieces, I was worried about weight. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Option one, meh This left rock looks much better. The part I do like is the valley going towards the back. They are not placed right in the tank yet, but the arrangement of racks I like... though wandering away from the inspiration tank. Getting closer I like the valley rock, but angled wrong. The angle is much better. But the area between the valley rock and the main mountain top has to be hidden a bit, or find a way to make the transition better. Over all I think its an OK start, but need to be placed better in the tank. Continued on to the other side. And make peaks better transition. Right now the substrate is extremely deep, but it won't be that way in the final tank. I still have to make the hidden caves, which will be under the mountains. I have to find a way to fit that all in. I might have to go more rock hunting to get the look I want (more rock face, less fill in) Ideas? Opinions? Advice? Chris Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I think after looking at these pictures, These rocks and this scape would look great in a 5-10 gallon, but in a 15 they look too small and not mountain like... Time for more rock hunting I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Yea was going to ask if you had a farther shot. Def a good start. Keep, playing with ideas and e remember it's your tank so when your happy with it go for it. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I found sketching your ideas out sometimes help to or look at pictures if what your trying to create. I avoid crazy tank pictures because they are done by people that are pros lol. Mine look good but takes some experience to pull off some of those. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 So last night I was again messing around with the rocks, and my wife walks by and says that she really likes the placement of the rock to the right. I told her they were just ones I moved out of the way and I hadn't set them yet. Well I look at it, and like it too. I cleaned up the sand a bit and level off some thing and this is what came of it. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 That looks good! Go for it, if you both like it! -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 That looks good! Go for it, if you both like it! -Chris I think I will. Spurring from there I am trying to build off that. Here is where I am now. Version 3.something Picture with flash light in cave opening. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 You'll come up with the perfect look. I really like the getting closer one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I'm Starting to look into lighting options that might be cheaper then a fugeray (If you have a 24" used, I will buy it). These are some options I have thought of. - Actually I promise I am not coping ctaylor, I have a one of these in my 6 gallon triangle to get like in the far corner. It is commonly fully submerged and does just fine. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/top-emitting/filter/Color,White,136,4627:Color_Temperature,Natural_White,137,4649:Volts_DC,12,35,955:Water_Resistance,Weatherproof_(IP65_and_above),135,4566: - I would actually have to go through these and see if they would in fact be cheaper http://www.oznium.com/premium-led-module http://www.oznium.com/square-led-module http://www.oznium.com/1w-led -I have no idea how much light these would push, or what color they would throw http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50192073/ http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30180778/ -Chris ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 The more the merrier. AND the more info that can be provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Good stuff! I messed around with them a bit today. They are pretty bright, gotta run to Lowe's and get some sauter tomorrow. Should have gotten the speed connectors lol. Coildnt really test much because,of,the brightness of the roll. In the dark just one row put off a lot of light lol. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I ended up messing with my 6 gallon tonight. Traveling for work this week so wanted my oto and lady cherry to be all set up... how do you guys get the hardness to match with so little water lol. And ways, my girl loves your plants chris she's been chilling under the minuta or on the fissidens all day. Also! I'm getting good molts now, my parameters are good now, just checked them. I'm actually holding my pH at 6.5 too which doesn't matter too much for neos, but exciting to me. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Don't mind the algae I'm fighting. I'm changing things around to try and fix it Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 To get perfect parameters bro use RO and get salty shrimp gh+kh+ add to desired level and you will be exactly where you need to be. Top offs are done with sstraight ro. Water change is only,time mixed water goes back in. Make sense? It's sop easy to control parameters. Even with a larger tank use the same plan -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.theshrimptank.com/water-conditioners/saltyshrimp-shrimp-mineral-gh-kh/ Lasts forever! Glad you like the dissidens my choice to! -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Got the Sponge filters today and put them in my cycled tank to hopfully speed the 15 gallons Cycling along. It isn't pretty but hopefully It will work. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Should help! Will take awhile,to seed but will,help. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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