01/14 10:00 am
Nitrite 0!!!!!!!
The tank is cycled now! I didn't even bother to test Ammonia. I'm going to dose Ammonia a couple of more days to see if it's really cycled. I'm 100% sure though.
As I mentioned, I received the plants last evening. I removed the bag from the shipping box and left in room temperature for one hour, then floated the bag in the tank for a couple of hours. I only planted Italian Vals. Rotala and Mermaid weed came with weight, so I let them sit on the substrate for now. Monte Carlo mat is so easy to place.
My tank shot of today.
It will look better once I planted the currently anchored stems. The Brazilian Pennywort is just one stem floating. It has grown double length in the past four weeks. I highly recommend this plant for all beginners.
Unfortunately, Ludwigia Red didn't last. There is one short sad stem on the left, but it's dying. AR Mini is surviving. I'd love to get more red and pink plants. Not sure if I will.
The filter was moved behind the tank. It is a desktop now. The black background is doing good job hiding the filter.
A close up shot of my LED risers.
They are size 6 inches. I really like them because I can remove the original attachments and use these. If interested, here's the site.
https://www.elevateshrimp.com/colle...ducts/oem-finnex-light-risers-fits-planted-ray2-fugeray-etc?variant=10421342341
He also makes risers for Finnex 24/7 Planted+.
...and this is a Youtube review that made me decide to go for them.
I need to make a cover with LEXAN Polycarbonate Sheet. I'm not a DIY person, so I'll probably ask someone at a hardware shop to cut for me. I have a feeling I'll still have to buy a $5 cutting tool though.