Water Parameter Results as at 24/11/2006

PH : 7.0
Temp : 27C
Ammonia : 0
Nitrite : 0
Nitrate : 0
KH : 3
GH : 5

RTG Update

Picture update of my RTG.

Root Monster

Bought these as additional supplement for HC plants.

Interpet 9 - Anti Internal Bacteria

Bought these medicine as I've suspected one of my discus is having internal bacteria problem and not eating.

Additional Fertiliser

Magnesium sulfate/epsom salt from local pharmacy.

UV Steriliser

Just bought this new equipment to keep my water parameter in good condition. I'm planning to run the UV steriliser with an extra pump(1000-1500 lph) for 8 hours a day.

Foreground Plant

Just bought some plants for foreground plants. Could possibly be Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'.

RTG Update

Update of my RTG - currently measured at about 20". Done some planting by moving the anubias to the main tank.

Tank Overview - 2/9/06

Here's my tank updated with gravel added. More gravel needed to provide a good substrate depth with slope effect. Still need some aquascaping ideas. Currently, only left with one lonely RTG swimming around. Added some common white feeder fish(unknown species from LFS).
Water Parameter :
Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate - undetectable(could be bioload too low).
PH : 7.0
GH : 6
KH : 3
Temp : 29C

Aro Vitamins

Vitamins for my RTG.

Dry Fert

Food for my plants; Potassium Sulfate & Potassium Nitrate.

Titanium Evaporator & Control Unit

I've finally managed to get my Titanium Evaporator & Controller unit. Currently still looking for suitable compressor/air conditioning unit to set up the Split Unit Chiller system.

Water Parameter Results as at 18/08/2006

PH - 7.0
NH3 - 0
NO2 - 0
NO3 - 0
Temp = 29 C
GH = 5 dGH
KH = 4 dGH

Death of My Little RTG

My little RTG was found dead this morning, trapped in the Wet/Dry section of the filter. He was about 8 inches when i first got him. Now, he's about 14.5 inches.

Here the last update of two RTG together. Pic taken yesterday, 12/8/06.

Earthworm for My Arowana

Another variety of food for my arowana.

Liquid Fertilizer

Liquid fertilizer that i'll be using at the moment for my tank. Currently still looking for dry ferts like KNO3 & KH2PO4 to make my own PMDD fertilizer.

More Equipments

Purchased some new black sand that i'm planning to use on top of my old gravel. Hopefully the total substrate will be enough to create 3-5 inches of substrate for my main tank.
My old CO2 cylinder along with the CO2 reactor and a tiny powerhead to run the reactor. I'm still considering whether i'll use these CO2 setup, or maybe i shall build a bigger DIY PVC reactor?

My 4 Feet Tank

I'm currently using the 4 feet tank for storing/qurantine my plants. These anubias tied on driftwood will soon be transfered to the main tank.
More piping works for the 4 feet tank setup. By the way, I've just changed new filter catridges for the filter; both the sediment filter and the carbon block.

My Current Fish Room

This is how my little fish room look like after setting up my old 4 feet tank and adding a rack for storage purpose. There will be more rearranging of items that need to be done.

More Food for My Arowana

Bullfrog

Water Parameter Results as at 14/07/2006

PH 7.0
GH 6
KH 4
Ammonia = 0
NO2 = 0
NO3 = 5 mg/l
Temp = 29 C

Materials for Building Moss Wall

Suction Cups

3lb Fishing Line

Black Mesh Netting

More Plants

Some of the additional plants bought for my tanks. I believe these are lower requirement & maintenance plant.



Anubias on Driftwood



More moss for my moss wall.

KH Buffer

Baking soda that i'm currently using to raise KH. I'm planning to raise 1 dKH per day until it reach to target range at 6 dKH.

Water Parameter Results as at 06/06/2006

Water Parameter readings are very stable and similar to previous readings at two weeks ago.

Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate = zero
GH= 5 dgh
KH= 3 dkh
PH=7.0
Temp = 29 C

Water drip rate may need to be adjusted to a slower rate to achieve 5-10 ppm for planted tank purpose. KH will be raised slightly and gradually using baking soda to about 6 dKH for CO2 injection purpose. GH will be raised gradually to 8 dGH with more crushed coral as current water may be too soft and with very little minerals. Hopefully with addition of baking soda and more crushed coral, PH swing will be minimal when CO2 is injected to about 15-20 ppm.

Water Parameter Results as at 25/5/2006

Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate = zero.
PH = 7.1
GH = 5
KH = 3
Temp = 29 C

Water parameter seems to be very stable even with heavy feedings for the past one week. I guess i have set my water filteration right.

Full Tank Overview with Lights On

Another view of my tank with metal halide on. Room lighting is yellow down lights to provide good ambience with reflection of lights on decorative wall stone. Some recently bought moss has been put into the tank for acclimation purposes, separated by a small net cage to prevent feeder fish from feeding on it.

Moss

Purchased some moss today. I hope to grow them well as moss wall.

Tank Overview

Current overview of my tank as at 21/05/2006. The tank looks very dark with black background without lights. Picture is taken with flash.

Tank Background

Finally, the tank background is ready.

Food for my Arowana

Meal Worm
Cricket
Superworm

Water Parameter Results as at 14/5/2006

Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate = Non detectable
GH = 5 dGH
KH = 3 dKH
PH = 7.0
Temp = 29 C

Crushed Coral are used for buffering and approximately 10 kgs are used.
Looks like continuous water change method works for me.

Black Background

I've decided to go for black coloured background.

Metal Halide Lighting

After trial and error, i've decided to use only 2 instead of 4 metal halide handing at about 2.5ft above water and reflected at an angle to the wall. Fishes behave and swim normally with this set up. Perhaps i'll use 4 x 150watt MH light again once i've set up a planted tank in the future and after the fishes are well acclimated to the lighting.

Intensity of 1 x 150watt Metal Halide when shining directly into the water.
Initially, 4 x 150 watt Metal Halide(10000k) lighting hang at about 1 feet above water surface. However, fishes look rather panic. My bigger RTG and other fishes only used to NAN light & PL light in my previous setup. My smaller rtg, i guess only used to FL light in the local fish shop.

Additional Filter Media - Ceramic Rings

Purchase additional Filter Media for biological filter.

There are two different sizes; one normal size(right pic) and the other one bigger ceramic rings(left pic). I've decided to get both sizes and try to mix them up.

Initial Setup

View of my tank's initial setup.

Water is slightly cloudy due to floating particle. Two RTG seems to get along fairly well.

Tank Cycling Completed

My tank is finally cycled as at 3 May 2006.

PH : 7.2

Ammonia : 0 mg/l

Nitrie : 0 mg/l

Nitrate : 5 mg/l

GH : 4 dGH

KH : 2 dKH

Temperature : 28 C