Complete Tank Redesign Project - Lessons, Learnings and Ramblings of Coach_z

**coach_z** · 01-07-2011, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by jasonG75

I haven't seen very many sucessful attemps at keeping this stuff, I am sure the Co2 would help once it is back up.

I removed this stuff and put it right at the top of my tank with the help of plant weights and a high object in the tank. WIll hope this improves them a bit.

**coach_z** · 01-10-2011, 7:31 AM

According to Fabco-Air my order will be shipping today and i'll be receiving some solenoids and needle valves! I really need to get my rig back up and running!

**coach_z** · 01-10-2011, 7:37 AM

Yesterday afternoon I FINALLY made a crucial investment in my tank:
Python!

I have not even used it yet and I feel that it has already changed my life! Also, now I don't need to change my girlfriends tankwater!!!!

**coach_z** · 01-10-2011, 7:40 AM

I am having a very difficult time with this plant, probably a lot to do with a shortened photoperiod and lack of water changes

Anyway, I pulled this plant from the substrate (1/2 the stems were rotting anyway) and added some plant weights and placed the plant at the very top of my tank. The plants are now less than 3 inches away from the top of the water and should get some very intense lighting. Hopefully this helps stimulate some growth over the next few days.

**JAY973** · 01-10-2011, 9:17 AM

From my experience with Rotala Macrandra this plant was sensitive to the dosing of Excel using their recommendation in my tank. I eventually figured that out in time before killing off the whole plant but I eventually lost it in one of my tank crashes.

If you want to trade some plants let me know I'm not to far from you if I remember correctly.

**Rescue Ranger** · 01-10-2011, 12:56 PM

Getting a new regulator? Sell me your old one!

**coach_z** · 01-10-2011, 1:54 PM

Originally Posted by Rescue Ranger

Getting a new regulator? Sell me your old one!

I am building my own new regulator because my old one is busted. you can buy my busted regulator if you would like to, but I wouldn't really wish that upon anyone. I am going to be building two regulators and selling one.

**GMYukonon24s** · 01-10-2011, 2:17 PM

This is the first time I've seen this thread and I love it thanks for making this thread coach its nice to see the steps you take.

**coach_z** · 01-10-2011, 2:33 PM

thanks....too bad i haven't really updated it very much in the past few weeks...sometimes life just gets in the way

**jasonG75** · 01-11-2011, 8:48 AM

Originally Posted by coach_z

According to Fabco-Air my order will be shipping today and i'll be receiving some solenoids and needle valves! I really need to get my rig back up and running!

So you have EXTRAS to sell?