Added Co2- 1 month later

[elpulgarverde]

Well here it is, one month after I put in CO2, following many suggestions by you folks. No bubler- I changed out my co2 source, but kept the diffuser. The local USFW guy tested the water and said: 18ppm Co2.
There is only one new plant. But lots of moving around. The swords put out a new leaf every 3-4 days. What was 3 crypts is now six. The dwarf sag. is now a lawn (which I moved and put a bunch in another tank). Java ferns have lost the old, but replaced with new bright green leaves. They finally decided to stick to the driftwood. One new bunch has been cleeved from the original and is tied to the driftwood on the right.
Thanks for your comments. I'm going to get a drop checker, but am holding out to get the cool (and more expensive) glass one.

 

[odinthejd]

You should have taken before and after pics!

 

[elpulgarverde]

I did, but the post is buried, so here's the before:

 

[peanutbowl]

Very cool tank. I really like the perspective you've given to it. The wood and rocks along with the substrate keep everything interesting through out. What size tank is this? I look forward to seeing this one grow a little. Good work!

 

[elpulgarverde]

It's a 110 high. Hopefully, in a couple of months it will have 6-8 little discus swimming around. (been saving up for them) Right now it has a pair of Synodontis cats, An albino bristle nose, a few Corys, and one black ghost knife- none of which are visible,of course. You can see one very large snail in the upper right. I'll try and get a shot of the knife fish this evening- (s)he's really cool.

 

[ayra321]

i found a bn!!!!!

he is under the wood on the right.
also nice tanks!

 

[elpulgarverde]

Here's the knifefish- Mac (the knifefish) Not a terribly original name- but a cool one.

 

[FSM]

What is the line going across the tank?

 

[FISHSHROD]

What is the line going across the tank?

Same question :feedback:

 

[elpulgarverde]

It's the background. 1/2 isfabric, the lower 1/2 is mylar coated insulation foamboard. I'd prefer that be the whole background, but my wife likes the fabric. It reflects light back in on the plants, as well as keep the tank warm.