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My immersed setup
By: PaulMartin61 Date: November 30, 2014, 11:04 am
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Approximately 12 weeks ago, I started my first 'planted' tank.
Working from a budget, I decided to start with an immersed
setup. This gives me some additional time to fill my 'budget
can', and to allow my carpeting plants get a strong start before
flooding the tank.
I really wish I took more pictures showing the growth I've
achieved in this 'dry start' method. I'll let the pictures do
most of the talking.....
First planting - It all starts with Petsmart's packaged
culture's of Staurogyne Repens
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And now, today after a very patient 12 weeks later, and an
addition or two of more plants, here's where I am now.
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Current plant list.
Staurogyne Repens
Myriophyllum Pinnatum
Hygrophilla Difformis
Sagittaria Subulata
Mayaca Fluviatilis
Java Moss
Ludwigia Repens
Christmas Moss
Downoi
Blue Hygro
Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger'
Hygrophila Polysperma sp. 'Sunset'
I'm loving it!
Paul
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Re: My immersed setup
By: hapguy63 Date: December 1, 2014, 10:56 am
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Nice tank. What type of lighting and substrate are you using? I
am in the process of planning a small 20 gallon long planted
tank on a very limited budget.
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Re: My immersed setup
By: PaulMartin61 Date: December 5, 2014, 7:16 pm
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I'm following Dustin's lessons.
I purchased his ''Dirted Tank
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/>guide. The only small difference is I went with an immersed
setup to give my carpet of s. repens a extra start.
Using good ol' Miracle Gro organic potting mix, with
Black-diamond blasting sand for a cap.
My light is a sub $100 Odyssey quad T5HO fixture off e-bay.
(topdogsellers)
Best of luck in your own planted tank. Be sure to take
pictures!
Paul
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