A New World - 128 L

Discussion in 'Aquascaping Showcase' started by zeneo, Jan 30, 2009.

  1. zeneo New Member

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    Started at October 2008, hope you like it :)>-

    Setup:
    Tank: 80x40x40 - 128 L
    Filter: Fluval 104
    Heater: 100Watt
    Co2: Pressurized
    Light: DIY 140 Watt - 2x24Watt PLL + 2x36Watt PLL + 20Watt

    Gravel:
    Seachem Fluorite Black
    White sand

    Hardscape: Schist rocks

    Fauna:
    Ramirezi
    Caridina Japonica
    Neon Tetra
    Lda-25
    Ottocinclus

    Flora:
    Hemianthus callitrichoides
    Hemianthus Micranthemoides
    Rotala Sp Green
    Christmas Moss
    Anubias nana petit
    Cabomba furcata



    Hardscape choice
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    3d day
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    November
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    Now
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  2. Juri Administrator

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    cool :proud:
    how do you fixed the anubias on this rocks?
    and why do you took out the big stone on the right?
  3. Karlo New Member

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    Excellent hardscape. I think it would be better with that big stone.
  4. aquaticmaniac New Member

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    It's a beautiful 'scape as is, but I do agree that the extra large stone added something extra to it. Nice job!
  5. zeneo New Member

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    Thanks a lot for the comments :113:

    those rocks I've used, fragment a lot in small pieces...like dishes. I fixed the anubias in those small fragments of rock with a plastic fittings (sorry, I don't know the name in english)

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    The big rock I took it off because I wanted to make a round bush in that place, the rock make a lot of shadow to the space beyond and therefore It was not possible to have any plants there has I wanted in the begginning.

    I think in a week or two you'll see what I wanted...I wish;).
  6. aquaticmaniac New Member

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    Good old zip ties, brilliant :D Can't wait for the final product!
  7. Juri Administrator

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    thanks :)
    i like it much more without the big rock on right! it looked too much stand alone.
  8. J House Moderator

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    That's got a really nice feel to it. Good job! I also think it's better without the big rock now that it's planted more. The big rock would be too distracting IMO.
  9. Shadow Moderator

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    In my part of the world, we call it cable tie ;) because it is normaly used to tie cable :))
  10. Juri Administrator

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    cable tie can be as well those little plastik ties with copper inside ;)
    i like the expression "zip tie" :p
  11. Krtismo New Member

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    Is the Rotala Sp Green planted in the substrate, or attached to the rocks? How did you get it to grow on the rock pile?

    Beautiful tank!
  12. Supercoley1 Moderator

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    They are called cable ties in the UK too. I use superglue though, much easier to use, quick and lets me get on with other things.

    AC
  13. Juri Administrator

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    now I understand the mysterie about your awesome ferns - this is all about your "Superglue" ;) hehe
    I mean doesn´t it effect the water?
  14. Supercoley1 Moderator

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    Nope the ferns were stapled with a 6mm staples from a heavy duty staplegun. :deadhorse:

    That was before I discovered superglue (in aquarium terms;))

    AC
  15. zeneo New Member

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    I think you want to know about the plant that's around the rocks...

    It is Hemianthus micranthemoides, it's such a weed that ataches to everything. I must be always watching them. When you least expect they are everywhere in the tank and destroying all other plants.
  16. Krtismo New Member

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    Yep, now that I look again that makes sense. Thanks!


  17. MonoBarrientos New Member

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    Hi!
    wonderfull scape!
    In the 3rd day looks awesome...in the last picture, looks very healthy and balanced
    Greetings
    Gmo
  18. MonoBarrientos New Member

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    any update?????
  19. ICPjuggla New Member

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    In my part of the world we call them Zip Tie's...
  20. zeneo New Member

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    Not having much time for this tank right now. Next week I'll post a new photo.

    You can see also other projects of mine in my blog >:D<
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