Neffy Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Thanks Joan i have been trying to google for information on the gum tree wood with no luck so ive been a little unsure. Its a tough call i might keep treating them (in a bucket and boiling) and see if i do find anything else do you know if they striped the bark off when the people said it did cause problems ? I have seen dried up gumtrees in lakes before, that are teeming with fish however it could be the large body of water they dont have as much effect as in a tank. I also heard of all the bark running into river systems here from all the rain and floods and mass ammounts of fish dying in rivers and creeks :( Edited February 8, 2011 by Neffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hey Neffy, How's this tank coming along? Photo request! -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Oops ive ment to update this even tho i really have nothing new. I have asked on other forums about the gumtree wood and it is safe to use, becasue of its density it can be hard to get it to sink. After stripping all the bark i left it out in the sun to weather a bit and then brought it in and poured boiling water on it in the sink (my pot is small) and i kept draining and adding more boiling water as it cooled down. Its since been sitting in the sink leeching and i havent really checked all of them but some sink when i push them about. The plants are growing really well last weekend i trimmed all the stalks (they had grown to the surface) in half and re planted them. Guess i dont have to do anything with the lights. I have a Sword plant it has a big stalk/stem comming off it and a new plant which has grown large with lots of leaves since i got it, do i cut the stalk or plant it its a bit hard to arrange if still on the stalk so id rather cut it off in some way but i dont want to kill it XD the tank is still in "plants put everywhere so they dont die mode" but this weekend ill have time to aquascape it with the wood new rocks and healthy thick plants The rocks i got are real special but ill leave it as a surprise for my update photo on the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 The rocks i got are real special but ill leave it as a surprise for my update photo on the weekend! That's not fair! :eadshake: Pleaseee? Glad to hear the gumtree wood is safe, might find some later out the back. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 :devil: ......... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 OOOH! Knickers! I only popped in to see if you had new photos up.POOP! Jo B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) Must be time for update piccies soon....pretty please NannaJo B) PS I actually managed to get photos happening of Nanna's New Tank :dance: Edited March 5, 2011 by FlameDragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) oh i was going to be lazy and not get the pics off my camera untill after the betta meet (since ill have plenty) but here you go The rocks are Boulder opal offcuts, not enough to be worth anything but they look there prettiest in water Im lucky to know someone who mines them for a living and i got these free <3 Im still working on getting some of the sticks to stad upright hehe they are a bit wonky here but i was exhausted ! Oh and thankyou everyone who posted photos and tips ! im very happy with the outcome and doubt it would of looked as nice without all your wonderfull imput :D Edited March 5, 2011 by Neffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I love those boulder opal offcuts. The 'scape turned out looking real good You have some happy looking female bettas there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Noice one Neffy! Cool rocks and I love the layout, well done you Oh and thank you for the photos xxx NannaJo B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thanks ! I have a few more plans mainly about the driftwood, got some feedback about the tops of them being a bit harsh on the eyes so im thinking of making them look more tree like with moss ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Looking forward to seeing more shots of this in the comp.... hint hint..... xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Since ive posted the photo for the aqua comp i thought i would put it here for comparison to the old photos!! So much growth !! No ill effects from the gumtree wood at all :) Edited May 23, 2011 by Neffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 That looks amazing. Well done Neffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanger Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Wow - its really taken off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yeah, it's really come a long way! There's something very Art Nouveau about those taller plants at the right that sit across the top... love them... Nice one Nefster. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 You're right about the Art Nouveau look Ness....its the stem lines and leaf shapes that do it, really nice Neffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks everyone it was very hard to visualise how things would look grown in when planting a few have grown really tall i would of placed them differently lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) Since ive posted the photo for the aqua comp i thought i would put it here for comparison to the old photos!! So much growth !! No ill effects from the gumtree wood at all Hey Neffy looking good and has come a long way from the start glad you have hidden the cut of ends of the wood what is the 4 or 5 plants along the front of the rock (pogo?) if so it is not an aquatic plant or blyxia wich is a beutiful plant recomodation as it is one of my favourtes and would add a large splash of color is a red lotus, your substrate would be fine but not sure about mimimum lighting requirements Mine grown under metal halides but I beleive it will hold its red under medium light but not sure under low light Ray Edited May 26, 2011 by pritch33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hi ray ! it was sold to me as Blyxia has been doign well except some of the tiny ones dont have many roots and keep being knocked loose always floating at the surface. I will look into red lotus ive seen them arround quite a bit recently at the auction and meets, and i definetly agree more colour is needed i got some stem plants that where red but all the new growth grows in green so i dont know if the lotus would keep its red either :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Blyxia is fine very nice plant can be a little diicult sometimes I have found and yes a pain to keep in the tank till it gets established a good read here http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2006/10/blyxa-japonica.html if you need a little more info on its care Red pllants can be a real pain generally lots of light and they all seem to love there iron and lots of it The reason for suggesting the lotus is I beleive they are a true red plant and hold that color as aposed to most plants that only get that color when the above conditions I mentioned are met,hopefully someone can confirm this If you are going to be at the fish fair coming up let me know and I maybe able to help you out with a small plant to try for sake of confirming if it does hold its color or not consider it a trial subject The only thing with the lotus is they love there food but can be kept well with using root tablets and water ferts not sure of minimum light reqiurements but I get the feeling they will just reach for the surface for the most light Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Hi Ray! I will be at the fish fair so id love to get a small plant to try, or if your interested the vic betta meet is this sunday (5th june) I have some Flourish water ferts atm but im keen to get more some leaves on the crypts are starting to look a little sick so im sure im missing something. ill get some photos of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I will pot one up for you as they are a little small at the moment and it should be ok for when the fish fair comes around that way you can leave it in the pot until it has a chance to adapt to your tank Put some root tabs under your crypts dino dung works well, osmocote native (freeze about 8 in ice cube tray), or manutec fern spikes (break into 3 pieces)and push into substrate around the roots Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Did you know you cant receive PMs so here is a copy of my message Hi Neffy Seeing as I will be attending todays meeting I will bring along a lotus for you, Not quite as big as I would have liked but I am sure you wont be dissapointed in it. Just make sure to keep an eye out for the guy with all the plants. Hopefully you will receive this before leaving today Ray ps hopefully someone will let you know about this so you keep an eye out for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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