GREEN ADA Cube - Page 7

GreenFanatic · 03-20-2008, 11:56 PM

I added this long grass yesterday behind the main rock (this is side view). Can anyone help ID? I got a feeling these are non-aquatic common grass

But the green is very nice... especially put against my Blyxa japonica.

BPASCreighton · 03-21-2008, 02:13 AM

Could be B. Aubertii?

GreenFanatic · 03-21-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BPASCreighton

Could be B. Aubertii?

Thanks for the ID... it does look like Blyxa aubertii

Here's a top down view next to my Blyxa japonica... I really like the fresh green colour

GreenFanatic · 03-22-2008, 11:10 AM

Added a single stalk of Eriocaulon cinereum today. It looks beautiful and hopefully it will grow well in my tank

kakkoii · 03-22-2008, 11:05 PM

Looks good!

GreenFanatic · 03-23-2008, 09:08 AM

Finally came up with a solution for the tank cover.

A combination of 2mm thick acrylic towards the front and white plastic net towards the back.

The plastic net will allow the fan to cool the water while the crystal clear acrylic will not compromise the lighting.

I am very happy today

GreenFanatic · 03-23-2008, 09:20 AM

Here's a front tank shot... with newly added Pogostemon helferi (Downoi) from Tropika

Since it is a sensitive plant... I was told to float the plants (inside a betta box) in the tank for a day or two before planting. And I also made sure that the stem (underneath the leaves) doesn't touch the soil.

What do you guys think?

BPASCreighton · 03-24-2008, 12:05 AM

Are you able to buy these plants at local petshops?

Brian · 03-24-2008, 08:35 AM

Instead of plastic net you can use egg crate do the same thing but egg crate is hard.

GreenFanatic · 03-24-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BPASCreighton

Are you able to buy these plants at local petshops?

Yeah it's just that this particular LFS (Far East Aquatic) carries plants from Tropica. As long as they are healthy and good... not too bother by the slight premium.

Pat7676 · 03-24-2008, 11:36 AM

Love how the rock looks now without the DW. I like that Eriocaulon cinereum plant let me know how it goes with it.

GreenFanatic · 03-24-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat7676

Love how the rock looks now without the DW. I like that Eriocaulon cinereum plant let me know how it goes with it.

Yeah it's my favourite now too! Here's my latest FTS

Pat7676 · 03-24-2008, 12:40 PM

Love all the new reds! What are they? I like that little DW in front or the reds you ought to get a few more of those in there i like how branchy it is.

Richie · 03-24-2008, 03:43 PM

Lovely Looking tank mate!

When did the 3rd 11watt Arc pod get added?

I must of missed it.

Richie

Brian · 03-24-2008, 08:26 PM

I love this tank, is an inspiration for me

GreenFanatic · 03-25-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat7676

Love all the new reds! What are they? I like that little DW in front or the reds you ought to get a few more of those in there i like how branchy it is.

Thanks! I still can't get a definite ID for the red stem plant

I actually got this tiny branch for free from a LFS... I scavenged the entire pile of Indo DW in order to find this

I think tiny branches like this will make a tank look bigger if complemented with the right rocks and plants

GreenFanatic · 03-25-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat7676

Love how the rock looks now without the DW. I like that Eriocaulon cinereum plant let me know how it goes with it.

A bit discouraged by a few brown tips (about 1 to 2mm at tips)

Perhaps it is trying to adjust itself... hopefully it will not 'melt-on-me'

Brian · 03-25-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenFanatic

Thanks! I still can't get a definite ID for the red stem plant

I have that plant and my friend say the ID but I not remember, I will ask again for you

kakkoii · 03-31-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenFanatic

Thanks! I still can't get a definite ID for the red stem plant

I actually got this tiny branch for free from a LFS... I scavenged the entire pile of Indo DW in order to find this

I think tiny branches like this will make a tank look bigger if complemented with the right rocks and plants

I still think it is a rotala macranda of some sort.

kakkoii · 04-02-2008, 01:07 PM

any updates?

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03-20-2008, 11:56 PM	#121 (permalink)
GreenFanatic Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 195	I added this long grass yesterday behind the main rock (this is side view). Can anyone help ID? I got a feeling these are non-aquatic common grass But the green is very nice... especially put against my Blyxa japonica.

03-21-2008, 02:13 AM	#122 (permalink)
BPASCreighton Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 104	Could be B. Aubertii?

03-22-2008, 11:10 AM	#124 (permalink)
GreenFanatic Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 195	Added a single stalk of Eriocaulon cinereum today. It looks beautiful and hopefully it will grow well in my tank

03-22-2008, 11:05 PM	#125 (permalink)
kakkoii Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England, USA Posts: 319	Looks good!

03-23-2008, 09:08 AM	#126 (permalink)
GreenFanatic Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 195	Finally came up with a solution for the tank cover. A combination of 2mm thick acrylic towards the front and white plastic net towards the back. The plastic net will allow the fan to cool the water while the crystal clear acrylic will not compromise the lighting. I am very happy today

03-23-2008, 09:20 AM	#127 (permalink)
GreenFanatic Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 195	Here's a front tank shot... with newly added Pogostemon helferi (Downoi) from Tropika Since it is a sensitive plant... I was told to float the plants (inside a betta box) in the tank for a day or two before planting. And I also made sure that the stem (underneath the leaves) doesn't touch the soil. What do you guys think?

03-24-2008, 12:05 AM	#128 (permalink)
BPASCreighton Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 104	Are you able to buy these plants at local petshops?

03-24-2008, 08:35 AM	#129 (permalink)
Brian Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: comerio Posts: 211	Instead of plastic net you can use egg crate do the same thing but egg crate is hard.

03-24-2008, 11:36 AM	#131 (permalink)
Pat7676 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi Posts: 753	Love how the rock looks now without the DW. I like that Eriocaulon cinereum plant let me know how it goes with it.

03-24-2008, 12:40 PM	#133 (permalink)
Pat7676 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi Posts: 753	Love all the new reds! What are they? I like that little DW in front or the reds you ought to get a few more of those in there i like how branchy it is.

03-24-2008, 03:43 PM	#134 (permalink)
Richie Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 16	Lovely Looking tank mate! When did the 3rd 11watt Arc pod get added? I must of missed it. Richie

03-24-2008, 08:26 PM	#135 (permalink)
Brian Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: comerio Posts: 211	I love this tank, is an inspiration for me

04-02-2008, 01:07 PM	#140 (permalink)
kakkoii Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England, USA Posts: 319	any updates?