tanks update

[charlie]

This summer both of my planted tanks really suffered from lack of maintenance due to several factors, as a result i lost a few plants & is still battling some nagging algae issues,but the tanks are on the upswing.
Many thanks to the members who kindly donated some plants to help replenish the ones i lost, there are still a couple more i want to replace.
Here are a couple of pics of  the tanks as they are now .

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[sdivell]

The Tanks still look amazing Charlie.  The 59g looks like an under water jungle.

Awesome 

[cichlidicted]

beautiful tanks..

[exv152]

Nice tanks, what kind of filters are you running on the 75 gal?

[fischkopp]

It's hard to tell that there are any plants missing. Your tanks are as amazing as we always knew them! 

[charlie]

Thanks all  ,exv152 the filters are 1 - Eheim pro 11 2026 & 1 - Eheim classic 2215
more details of the tanks can be found in this thread
http://ovas.ca/index.php?topic=32616.0

[RoxyDog]

Beautiful! 

[Zigot]

I don't see anything missing?.. lol
They look amazing!

[jart]

Very nice displays.

[charlie]

A month later , i have moved some plants , taken out some & added a piece of driftwood in the 75 gln.

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[Jeff1192]

Wow....looks great....where did you find that piece of driftwood?

Jeff

[pminister]

sweet setup, which plants are those to the lower left in clumps of 4-5 ? i think those were the ones from the tropica order you did a while back....

[fischkopp]

Hehe, that piece of wood really makes a big difference. Good pick!

[charlie]

Thanks guy`s.will update when the plants grow in some.

pminister - the plant is Lobelia cardinalis, it did not come from the Tropica order.

Yeah i was never one for too much driftwood,but i think i`m now a convert 
Jeff i got it from Big Al`s East
Regards

[Consigliere]

Awesome looking tank Charlie.  Love the driftwood/dutch style combo.  That's a nice centrepiece of wood.

[charlie]

Awesome looking tank Charlie.  Love the driftwood/dutch style combo.  That's a nice centrepiece of wood.

Thanks,
The truth is i don`t really dwell into any specific aquascaping guidelines, i`m more of a what can i fit in that spot 
Regards

[OttawaFolkFestivum]

Sweet Errol! Thanks for posting the pictures.

[jart]

What type of gouramis are those? Do you recommend them?

[charlie]

Sweet Errol! Thanks for posting the pictures.

Thanks

What type of gouramis are those? Do you recommend them?

J R they are Pearl gouramis, i would absolutely recommend them 
Regards

[charlie]

The 59 gln as of today, the tank is really rebounding nicely.

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[jart]

Thanks  J R they are Pearl gouramis, i would absolutely recommend them 
Regards

I picked up a couple a few days ago. I really like them. Went back today to get some more but they were sold out.
They are still a bit timid but hopefully that won't last for long.

[Hookup]

The 59 gln as of today, the tank is really rebounding nicely.

Really nice looking.

[Contains Moose]

When stuff gets overgrown do you pull them out or do you cut back somehow?

[charlie]

Thanks Hookup

When stuff gets overgrown do you pull them out or do you cut back somehow?

Yes thinning out via pulling out or trimming is necessary.\
Regards

[Cheebs]

These tanks look outstanding charlie, great job!

[charlie]

These tanks look outstanding charlie, great job!

Thanks Phil

[FocusFin]

These tanks look outstanding charlie, great job!

The pictures never do justice, the first time I saw your tanks I was blown away and immediately went out and bought a Co2 system. Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared for the weekly upkeep and then ironically sold the CO2 to you. I remember thinking as I was cutting the grass in my tank, "I just finished cutting my lawn and here I am mowing my tank" 

See them in person if you have the chance.

[charlie]

Finally got around to taking a picture of my 20 Gallon long which i totally re worked a few days ago , now to wait for the HC to hopefully grow in.



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[smalltownfan]

Very nice Erroll, one of these days I'll be able to spend more time with the tanks and hopefully get them looking as good as yours.

[Toss]

I can see the pogostemon looks nicer in your tank already than in mine

[Jeff1192]

I can see the pogostemon looks nicer in your tank already than in mine

Yeah looks better than in mine too!.....that better not be the pogostemon I gave you looking that much better already! 

[charlie]

Thanks Guys, The P.Helferi in this tank  ;)is  the ones from Toss

[cichlidicted]

love the setup, specially the short plant to the left.... for some reason ground plants never kicked off in my tank, Keep the pictures coming..

have a good one

[Jeff1192]

Thanks Guys, The P.Helferi in this tank  ;)is  the ones from Toss

Ok I don't feel so bad now!   

[Adam]

Errol, they look beautiful

[charlie]

Thanks for all your kind comments .

[mkowals2]

Your tanks look fantastic! What is HC btw?

-Mike

[charlie]

Your tanks look fantastic! What is HC btw?

-Mike

Thanks Mike, HC- Hemianthus callitrichoides "cuba" is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world.

[cichlidicted]

hello charlie

I thinking of tying HC to a driftwood, and am wondering if you've tried it before ? any tips ?

thanks in advance

[charlie]

hello charlie

I thinking of tying HC to a driftwood, and am wondering if you've tried it before ? any tips ?

thanks in advance

Sorry , i thought i replied 
I have never tried it , but i think i have seen it done with great effect by Fischkopp.I don`t think his was tied though? maybe he will let you in on the secret. 

[fischkopp]

I actually never tried that. I don't think HC will do very well tied to something, because it likes to root into a nutrient rich substrate. When HC carpets on the ground it won't stop for a little piece of wood though. You can see it trying to climb up on it. It maybe even roots if the wood is old and soft.

[crazy 4 fish]

All I have to say is ... Errol you are truly talented when it comes to aquatic plants. Absolutely amazing looking tanks. Thanks for posting

[charlie]

All I have to say is ... Errol you are truly talented when it comes to aquatic plants. Absolutely amazing looking tanks. Thanks for posting

WOW  , thanks for the glowing comment.

[charlie]

Here is a updated shot of my Hagen Euro 59 Gallon
The tank has rebounded nicely & still progressing.
Lights -3 x 54 Watts T5 HO ( Hagen Glo fixtures)
Filter -2X Eheim Pro 11 2026       Heater - Stealth Pro 150 watt
Substrate - eco - complete      CO2 - Pressurized   system   Fertilizers - as per EI method
  Live Stock- harlequin rasbora , sterbai cories,  Cherry Shrimp,Amano shrimp, Kulhi Loaches, Otto Cats, BN pleco
Plants -Proserpinaca palustris "Cuba",Dwarf Lobelia cardinalis,Hemianthus callitrichoides " cuba",Anubias barteri v. 'nana',Bacopa monnieri,Cryptocoryne wendtii,Didiplis diandra,Echinodorus parviflorus 'Tropica',Ludwigia inclinata, Rotala macrandra,Rotala Vietnam, Baby Tears, Lysimachia nummularia / Creeping Jenny,P. Helferi.

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[White Lightning]

One word.....WOW!

I don't think I have ever read a post in the plant forums until now. I saw a pic of this tank about a week ago when I was on the homepage and it displayed as a random image. I clicked onto it and was blown away. VERY nice looking tanks charlie! In all honesty, probably one of the best tank pictures I have ever seen!

WOW!

[charlie]

Thanks for the glowing comments Randy , i have seen some awesome planted tanks in our community, it`s just that the guys don`t post  .

[karjean]

Beautiful tank, keep on updating the upgrades they look really good.

[jart]

Are you still keeping the Rotala 'Vietnam' in the 59 Charlie? I guess that's your high light tank, right? I'm wondering how it will do under lower light. I'm just running 2 x55 w AH supply PC over my 72.

[Brent Shaver]

Tank looks great Charlie.

Keep up the great work

[charlie]

Are you still keeping the Rotala 'Vietnam' in the 59 Charlie? I guess that's your high light tank, right? I'm wondering how it will do under lower light. I'm just running 2 x55 w AH supply PC over my 72.

Hi jart, i`m still growing it in my 59, the tank is currently light by 2 x54 watts T5 HO for 9 hrs & 1 x54 comes in for a 2 hrs burst.
I think it should do alright in your 72, just make sure it is not blocked by other plants.
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myplants/125-Rotala_Vietnam_Rotala_sp_Vietnam.html
Regards

[charlie]

Tank looks great Charlie.

Keep up the great work

Thanks Brent.
Regards

[karjean]

Looks really great Charlie, it is nice to see other tanks.