Apologies if I've asked already, but what plant is this?
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Journal 120 Dutch Ft. Yugang Reactor (Horizontal CO2 Reactor)
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Apologies if I've asked already, but what plant is this?
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Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus
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At least I got something done this week. Waiting and more waiting, deliveries and growth. Still very much undecided on the mid and right.
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I might start again, since everything is calmed down. I needed a break from all that work.
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Couple of updates. Things are going great all around. Everything is mostly on Auto pilot and farming for cash continues. The 120 is now rock solid and the 100 is now hitting it's stride.
The 120 is chopped weekly and rebounds quickly with no problems. GDA is barely present at week end. This is a good sign!
I'm still tossing the 100 around with different Ideas so not too much going on scape wise.
I do need to mention some @Yugang reactor issues with this tank. Originally, I had 1 large reactor but I was falling short on pH drop. I added a second reactor which only added minimal drop. I then tied the outlet into the return line and again minimal improvement. One side effect was the amount of back pressure being exerted back on the reactors. It blew out a cheap plastic check valve and damn near ruined my Alanle regulator.
Last week, I bought a nice 1100gph DC pump to counter the backflow. Unfortunately, this amount of pressure would blow the tubing off the pump. I decided to try my old method and disconnected the reactors from the return and just have it laying in the return chamber where the tank return pump is. Viola, I damn near gassed my fish and I need to turn the plate on the second reactor to have a proper overflow mode. It turns out I needed way more flow through the reactors. And this new pump does exactly that!
Now I'm able to increase flow in the tank by boosting the tank return pump. This week alone is showing great signs! I ordered larger diameter barbs and hose for the reactors to improve flow even further. This new large pump is being restricted by 1/2 barbs and tubing.
The 40 with aqua soil is ready for harvest and is well over grown.
I bought a FX4 for the 75, a large Yugang reactor and hooked it all up. Almost too much flow to be honest. I may need a spray bar.
I believe now, a bit more flow action through a Yugang reactor is beneficial, but can cause premature overflow mode. My observation is only relevant for the 100 and the uniqueness of this sumped tank.
Here's the new flow and when I install the larger tubing and barbs, I'll probably be able to dial flow back some.
The 120 is chopped weekly and rebounds quickly with no problems. GDA is barely present at week end. This is a good sign!
I'm still tossing the 100 around with different Ideas so not too much going on scape wise.
I do need to mention some @Yugang reactor issues with this tank. Originally, I had 1 large reactor but I was falling short on pH drop. I added a second reactor which only added minimal drop. I then tied the outlet into the return line and again minimal improvement. One side effect was the amount of back pressure being exerted back on the reactors. It blew out a cheap plastic check valve and damn near ruined my Alanle regulator.
Last week, I bought a nice 1100gph DC pump to counter the backflow. Unfortunately, this amount of pressure would blow the tubing off the pump. I decided to try my old method and disconnected the reactors from the return and just have it laying in the return chamber where the tank return pump is. Viola, I damn near gassed my fish and I need to turn the plate on the second reactor to have a proper overflow mode. It turns out I needed way more flow through the reactors. And this new pump does exactly that!
Now I'm able to increase flow in the tank by boosting the tank return pump. This week alone is showing great signs! I ordered larger diameter barbs and hose for the reactors to improve flow even further. This new large pump is being restricted by 1/2 barbs and tubing.
The 40 with aqua soil is ready for harvest and is well over grown.
I bought a FX4 for the 75, a large Yugang reactor and hooked it all up. Almost too much flow to be honest. I may need a spray bar.
I believe now, a bit more flow action through a Yugang reactor is beneficial, but can cause premature overflow mode. My observation is only relevant for the 100 and the uniqueness of this sumped tank.
Here's the new flow and when I install the larger tubing and barbs, I'll probably be able to dial flow back some.
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Same here, this is the best I think it’s ever looked. Reminds me of Gregg’s tank with all those colors popping.
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And I'm just shoving in haphazardly, it's just trying to make as much money as possible with it. I seriously need to let go of some species and just fill it with fast money makers. It's just so hard to let go of anything.
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Just to my local fish store. If you need anything, just let me know. But I don't want to interfere with @Burr740 for sales here and on FB and such. I honestly just try to keep it to my LFS.
Looking pretty good, I am def feeling the 75g, I am only familiar with small tanks so a planted 75g is very appealing to me. Maybe one day I will have a room to put aside JUST to tanks, I can only dream of it for now.
Keep it up, looks awesome.
Keep it up, looks awesome.
What plant are these red guys?
Tank is looking awesome btw!
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Honestly man, I'm not to thrilled to go to FedEx. It's water change day and I just want a 5 minute drive to make my money.
Looks like Ludwigia Diamond, nice aggressive growing Ludwigia but gets big if you let it, as it’s a glandulosa variant.
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Apologies I missed this reply. Ludwigia Rubin I believe. I have so much trouble with Ludwigia plants, but it's doing okay in this tank. I for the life of me can't keep the leaves flat like I see in NBAT tanks. Bought polycarpa from @Burr740 , same thing is happening to it.
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Holy smokes. The 120 is just pumping. Boosted lights, boosted nutrients and she's loving it. I'm not loving my organization, but that's my electric and gas bill right there. 20.25/5.4/27 a week. Crazy.
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Here are the other monstrosities. I wonder how much money I lose to not organizing the tanks better?
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