planted 40 breeder log - Page 4

JustOneMore20 · 04-16-2008, 12:08 PM

The ground cover is HC (Hemianthus callitrichoides). But don't run out and get some and plant it in stock lighting....it will die. Its a high light, co2 needy, nutrient hog, so it won't grow in just any tank.

electricblue1 · 04-16-2008, 01:41 PM

oh ok no any more kinds like a grassy like cover?

Mrs I <3 Fish · 04-16-2008, 01:49 PM

Absolutely beautiful!

Good Wolf · 04-16-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by electricblue1

oh ok no any more kinds like a grassy like cover?

This link tells everything about the more common plants you can find.

http://www.aquahobby.com/e_aquarium_plants.php

I hope this helps.

JustOneMore20 · 04-16-2008, 02:26 PM

Thanks!

More Apisto pics, because I love these guys and girls:

Thought this was a trifasciata.....but when I compare the lines and markings to the viejita male, they look similar....hmm...

my big male A. viejita

Male and female Viejita

Little trifasciata (I'm sure on this one....)

Feel free to correct my IDs...anyone! I know the big Viejita is correct, but the other one (first and fourth pics) I'm not certain about. I think my last ID is right though......

Ichthius · 04-16-2008, 05:06 PM

Aww, they're so cute! And the tank is looking awesome as always.

electricblue1 · 04-16-2008, 05:19 PM

cool ty for the link

JustOneMore20 · 06-25-2008, 08:05 PM

Picture update from the lost data:

4-26

4-27 after trimming

5-5

5-31

And today:

JustOneMore20 · 06-25-2008, 08:07 PM

New plant pics:

Tonina belem

Polygonum sp 'Sao Paolo' turning deep red

JustOneMore20 · 06-25-2008, 08:10 PM

Fish pics:

RNJ_Punk · 08-12-2008, 01:50 PM

Kristin,
Beautiful tank! Your plants look amazing and you have a great scape going. What happened to the little yellow female apistos dorsal fin?

RSidetrack · 08-15-2008, 10:09 AM

Such a beautiful tank, I'm jealous. I am going to make my next 30 gal a fully planted unlike my current one which has plants and decorations. A wonderful job and I can't wait for more updates!

JustOneMore20 · 08-15-2008, 05:06 PM

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RNJ_Punk

Kristin,
Beautiful tank! Your plants look amazing and you have a great scape going. What happened to the little yellow female apistos dorsal fin?

She looked like that when she arrived. I'm guessing that she was being pushed around by some males. Her fins look a little better now, but I'm wondering if they'll get 100% better or not.

I've been neglecting the tank a bit and need to trim, scrape the glass and stuff. Then I'll post some pics. I hope to do it this weekend, but my work schedule flip flopped a bit, so we'll see.

JustOneMore20 · 09-13-2008, 09:57 PM

Updated pic:

Taken with my new Nikon d80.

Made a lot of changes since the last full tank shot was taken. I ripped out the HM today because I'm tired of it overtaking the foreground. I added in some Lobelia cardinalis from another tank and will get more HC in the future. I added some LM (Lagarosiphon Madagascariensis) compliments of Andrew (fishbguy).

The Rotala wallichi was choked out by some clado algae, so its gone. The Didiplis is still gorgeous. The rotala colorata is hanging in there, but not as pretty as it was. I planted some Ludwigia palustris in the left front. Its really taken off.

Fish wise, the only changes are the bristlenose plecs went to a new home. And I am adding the Otos from my 29g tank (1 down, 3 more to catch).

Here's the big Apisto Macmasteri:

(excuse the algae, it was taken before I cleaned the glass)

The LM:

(not as sharp as I wanted the pic to be).

fishbguy · 09-14-2008, 02:16 AM

YAY LAGAROSIPHON MADAGASCARENSIS!!!!!!!

Tank looks awesome, as always!

JustOneMore20 · 10-13-2008, 08:43 PM

New full tank shot:

Made some plant changes this week. Blyxa aubertii is in the back left. Blyxa japonica (more) is in the front right. Hopefully it lives this time.

And I'll be putting more HC in the front right were the open spot is. The pic would be better without the powerhead, but I'm too lazy to take it out for a pic and I am not skilled enough in Photoshop to clone it out without it looking crazy.

I've got a few stems of Limnophila sp. mini and Ludwigia brevipes in the front growing out for another one of my tanks.

I have a baby Apisto macmasteri that I have spotted in the tank recently. They must have spawned and this is the only result that I have seen. Its about 3/4" long and cute! I only see it out once in a while, so I consider this a lucky shot.

I'll be adding a more fish to the tank this week, completing the stocking. I wanted more schooling fish, so I'll be getting 14 more Embers, making it a total of 22 (assuming they all make it here). Also, I'll be adding 10 Corydoras pygmaeus. Not the ones I have now, but close. I can't seem to find the hastatus from a reputable seller.

Hopefully they'll school together and if not, I still have 9 Hastatus that hang out.

ThatFishKid · 10-13-2008, 08:55 PM

Yet another example of your amazing skill for planted aquascapes. I have a bad/good habit of trying (and failing) to reach the level of beauty some of your tanks have. Keep on creating masterpieces. I'm looking forward to seeing the next 40B you start.

just a side note, and it may just be your camera, but your lights seem to dimmed severely since the first posts. just encase you didn't notice

JustOneMore20 · 10-13-2008, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the comments, TFK! I really appreciate the feedback.

Yeah, I have a different camera now and haven't quite figured out which settings to use to get the best shots. I'll keep working on it though and see which look more like my earlier pics (which were taken with a point and shoot

).

fishbguy · 10-14-2008, 07:45 AM

I'm at school and can't see the pics. I'll be sure to take a look at them once I get a chance at home.

Ichthius · 10-14-2008, 08:48 AM

Gorgeous as always, Kristin! On the very far right, is that Dwarf Hairgrass?

04-16-2008, 01:41 PM	#62
electricblue1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sheridan wy Age: 28 Posts: 47	oh ok no any more kinds like a grassy like cover? __________________ 65 G 7 african cichlids 1 large picosmis 20 G 2 blood parrots 1 jellybean 1 albino pleco 29 G 40 electric blue johani's fry 4 yellow labidochromis 1 brooding electric blue female 1 albino pleco MORE TO COME

04-16-2008, 02:26 PM	#65
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	Thanks! More Apisto pics, because I love these guys and girls: Thought this was a trifasciata.....but when I compare the lines and markings to the viejita male, they look similar....hmm... my big male A. viejita Male and female Viejita Little trifasciata (I'm sure on this one....) Feel free to correct my IDs...anyone! I know the big Viejita is correct, but the other one (first and fourth pics) I'm not certain about. I think my last ID is right though...... Last edited by JustOneMore20; 04-16-2008 at 03:08 PM.

04-16-2008, 05:19 PM	#67
electricblue1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sheridan wy Age: 28 Posts: 47	cool ty for the link __________________ 65 G 7 african cichlids 1 large picosmis 20 G 2 blood parrots 1 jellybean 1 albino pleco 29 G 40 electric blue johani's fry 4 yellow labidochromis 1 brooding electric blue female 1 albino pleco MORE TO COME

08-12-2008, 01:50 PM	#71
RNJ_Punk Fishy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 16 Posts: 22	Kristin, Beautiful tank! Your plants look amazing and you have a great scape going. What happened to the little yellow female apistos dorsal fin? __________________ Ryan 55 Gallon Planted Tank 1 Bolivian Ram 1 Rainbow Shark 1 Balloon Molly (female) 1 Creamsicle Molly (female) 1 BN Pleco (male) 1 Twin Bar Platy (female) 1 Honey Gourami 2 Whiptail Cats 1 Dalmation Molly (male) 2 Nanochromis Transvestitus (pair) 3 Angels 2 Blue Gouramis (pair) 2 Albino Cories 3 Bronze Cories 5 Guppies 6 Otttos *14 Panda Cories

08-15-2008, 10:09 AM	#72
RSidetrack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chambersburg, PA Age: 24 Posts: 123	Such a beautiful tank, I'm jealous. I am going to make my next 30 gal a fully planted unlike my current one which has plants and decorations. A wonderful job and I can't wait for more updates! __________________ 5.5 Gal - In cycling (Status [9-19-08 5th day]: 6ppm NH3, 2ppm NO2, 5ppm NO3) 29 Gal: (6) Zebra Danio (5) Cory Cat Fish (9) Guppies (-4 ) (2) Snails (3) Red Wag Platies (1) Otocinclus Catfish (-2 )

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04-16-2008, 12:08 PM	#61
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	The ground cover is HC (Hemianthus callitrichoides). But don't run out and get some and plant it in stock lighting....it will die. Its a high light, co2 needy, nutrient hog, so it won't grow in just any tank.

04-16-2008, 01:49 PM	#63
Mrs I <3 Fish Fish Head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX Age: 36 Posts: 17	Absolutely beautiful!

04-16-2008, 05:06 PM	#66
Ichthius Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Age: 18 Posts: 995	Aww, they're so cute! And the tank is looking awesome as always.

06-25-2008, 08:05 PM	#68
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	Picture update from the lost data: 4-26 4-27 after trimming 5-5 5-31 And today:

06-25-2008, 08:07 PM	#69
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	New plant pics: Tonina belem Polygonum sp 'Sao Paolo' turning deep red

06-25-2008, 08:10 PM	#70
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	Fish pics:

09-13-2008, 09:57 PM	#74
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	Updated pic: Taken with my new Nikon d80. Made a lot of changes since the last full tank shot was taken. I ripped out the HM today because I'm tired of it overtaking the foreground. I added in some Lobelia cardinalis from another tank and will get more HC in the future. I added some LM (Lagarosiphon Madagascariensis) compliments of Andrew (fishbguy). The Rotala wallichi was choked out by some clado algae, so its gone. The Didiplis is still gorgeous. The rotala colorata is hanging in there, but not as pretty as it was. I planted some Ludwigia palustris in the left front. Its really taken off. Fish wise, the only changes are the bristlenose plecs went to a new home. And I am adding the Otos from my 29g tank (1 down, 3 more to catch). Here's the big Apisto Macmasteri: (excuse the algae, it was taken before I cleaned the glass) The LM: (not as sharp as I wanted the pic to be).

09-14-2008, 02:16 AM	#75
fishbguy Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Age: 17 Posts: 1,898	YAY LAGAROSIPHON MADAGASCARENSIS!!!!!!! Tank looks awesome, as always!

10-13-2008, 08:43 PM	#76
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	New full tank shot: Made some plant changes this week. Blyxa aubertii is in the back left. Blyxa japonica (more) is in the front right. Hopefully it lives this time. And I'll be putting more HC in the front right were the open spot is. The pic would be better without the powerhead, but I'm too lazy to take it out for a pic and I am not skilled enough in Photoshop to clone it out without it looking crazy. I've got a few stems of Limnophila sp. mini and Ludwigia brevipes in the front growing out for another one of my tanks. I have a baby Apisto macmasteri that I have spotted in the tank recently. They must have spawned and this is the only result that I have seen. Its about 3/4" long and cute! I only see it out once in a while, so I consider this a lucky shot. I'll be adding a more fish to the tank this week, completing the stocking. I wanted more schooling fish, so I'll be getting 14 more Embers, making it a total of 22 (assuming they all make it here). Also, I'll be adding 10 Corydoras pygmaeus. Not the ones I have now, but close. I can't seem to find the hastatus from a reputable seller. Hopefully they'll school together and if not, I still have 9 Hastatus that hang out. Last edited by JustOneMore20; 10-13-2008 at 08:46 PM.

10-13-2008, 08:55 PM	#77
ThatFishKid unknown entity Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta area Age: 17 Posts: 210	Yet another example of your amazing skill for planted aquascapes. I have a bad/good habit of trying (and failing) to reach the level of beauty some of your tanks have. Keep on creating masterpieces. I'm looking forward to seeing the next 40B you start. just a side note, and it may just be your camera, but your lights seem to dimmed severely since the first posts. just encase you didn't notice __________________ 2 half gallon planted betta tanks Heavily planted 29 tall 2g cherry shrimp/snails heavily planted 10g fishless lightly planted tank (worms/micro organisms/inverts/algaes/ it's all just an experiment) 10g Multie. species tank (multies will be added soon.) 10g brackish (planted w/ marine algae) 10 subin firemouth lots of tubs for plant propogation and develobement. pictures: http://s533.photobucket.com/albums/e...gen/Aquariums/

10-13-2008, 09:08 PM	#78
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	Thanks for the comments, TFK! I really appreciate the feedback. Yeah, I have a different camera now and haven't quite figured out which settings to use to get the best shots. I'll keep working on it though and see which look more like my earlier pics (which were taken with a point and shoot ).

10-14-2008, 07:45 AM	#79
fishbguy Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Age: 17 Posts: 1,898	I'm at school and can't see the pics. I'll be sure to take a look at them once I get a chance at home.

10-14-2008, 08:48 AM	#80
Ichthius Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Age: 18 Posts: 995	Gorgeous as always, Kristin! On the very far right, is that Dwarf Hairgrass?

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