Hello fellow Aquarists!!
I have some "short" questions
My set-up is a fairly small project (I wanted something on my desk where I spent a disgusting amount of time searching forums like this one) and became aware of a few issues I remember from the past.
The tank is a 20L (5G) Long tank.
pH: 6.5-7 (goal)
CO2: No
Light: 11W
Aqua Potting Soil
Gravel
Sponge Filter (Was set to high, but since the introduction of the Betta I have reduced the flow some)
Inhabitants: 1 Betta Veiltail
Plants:
Hydro. Difformis x3
Ludwigia Repens x4
Cryptocoryne Becketii x1
Echinodous Bleheri x2
I am using some Aqua Ferts such as Fe, and some Trace Mineral Additives on a 5ml basis every week. My L. repens has just started pearling, so I guess I am on the right track.
Now I am somewhat confident that I am going ok but I have some imagined issues.
Is it correct that the smaller the Aquarium the more instable it is? ie. it requires a much more carefull eye to monitor as the properties within the tank can change quicker?
How can I ensure that roots enter the substrate from a Stemed plant? all of mine are sprouting roots from the Junctions of the stems...
For pics you can go to photbucket and look at my album there. Just search under Cakayne (Im at work and wont get home till late ;S )
Thanks for your help
I have some "short" questions
My set-up is a fairly small project (I wanted something on my desk where I spent a disgusting amount of time searching forums like this one) and became aware of a few issues I remember from the past.
The tank is a 20L (5G) Long tank.
pH: 6.5-7 (goal)
CO2: No
Light: 11W
Aqua Potting Soil
Gravel
Sponge Filter (Was set to high, but since the introduction of the Betta I have reduced the flow some)
Inhabitants: 1 Betta Veiltail
Plants:
Hydro. Difformis x3
Ludwigia Repens x4
Cryptocoryne Becketii x1
Echinodous Bleheri x2
I am using some Aqua Ferts such as Fe, and some Trace Mineral Additives on a 5ml basis every week. My L. repens has just started pearling, so I guess I am on the right track.
Now I am somewhat confident that I am going ok but I have some imagined issues.
Is it correct that the smaller the Aquarium the more instable it is? ie. it requires a much more carefull eye to monitor as the properties within the tank can change quicker?
How can I ensure that roots enter the substrate from a Stemed plant? all of mine are sprouting roots from the Junctions of the stems...
For pics you can go to photbucket and look at my album there. Just search under Cakayne (Im at work and wont get home till late ;S )
Thanks for your help