Nope, but still have a couple of 2ft low tech setups that needs to be converted...
Just to illustrate what a difference CO2 and fertilizers make - I started on the 18/06 and now 42 days latter the tank is transformed [ATTACH]...
Hi, Most 'standard' florescent lighting is T8 (in SA at least) - if you get a T5 globe it should work in any T5 fitting rated for the same wattage...
Day 1: With plants [ATTACH]
@f-fish the plants is growing faster with each trimming (I almost have to trim every week now). I finally got around to put my black background...
Currently using the bicycle unit, no leaks... The threads do look slightly different in the picture but screws on without a problem... I do think...
Something like the following (Still deciding on the rock layouts on the right though) [ATTACH]
Thanks - still playing around with the layout...
I agree, if you use the official ISTA refills they can go up to about R200 for 3 - But you can buy the CO2 cartridges from any bicycle shop for...
Try the scape range of fertilizers, value for money... Also available from betterweather
Broder, any suggestions?
Yes, I the bicycle co2 cartridges work on it. I know there is also a 25g cartridge, but haven't tried that one yet...
You can also get a good selection of plants and all equipment / fertilizers @ Lifestyle... (They have a couple of nice planted display tanks).
Tank specs: Standard 1ft Substrate: ADA Aquasoil (3l) Lighting: Leddy Smart 6w Plant on a timer HOB Filter 50w Heater Dragon rocks CO2: Using a...
Hi, I only started my journey into planted tanks earlier this year - so have a lot to learn still... I use the SCAPE range of fertilizers (in my...
Yeah, looks like they range from about R58-R70 at the sponsors... Can get it for R750 for 20KG though...
Confused, why do you need such big drums? Are you planning to take all the water with? Surely you only need to keep the filter wet and running?...
Arcona International Phone: 011 792 9308 Email: arconainternational@arcona.co.za...
Bought it from a company in Randburg - Can lookup the number if you need it.
Agreeing with @Reedfish, first decide on your tanks size and budget (Smaller tanks means less cost on certain equipment and soil/plants/hardscape...
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