Droy008 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Some new coral added to the jar. Some Neon Clove Polyps, and a Sinularia of some form. and an Updated FJS: 12 Quote Link to comment
Rene Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Those air plants! 3 Quote Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Love the air plants! I definitely think you nailed the look you were going for, the rock scape is cohesive and beautiful! 4 Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 15 hours ago, Rene said: Those air plants! They definitely add something to the presentation of the jar. 13 hours ago, fishfreak0114 said: Love the air plants! I definitely think you nailed the look you were going for, the rock scape is cohesive and beautiful! I am certainly loving the plants so far, and their maintenance is almost nothing. Some have even began to bloom! 5 Quote Link to comment
Felicia Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi! Just a reminder to please pm me your November full tank shot (FTS) along with a link to your build thread by the end of the day on November 30th. Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 So I did my second water change, only 50% total volume. My nitrates are undetectable, however my phosphates where getting a little high at 30ppm, so hopefully this will help pull them back down. I also took some little frags from my 10g and transferred them. And here's the little jar from the top down. And finally an updated FJS. 10 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 This jar is so attractive with the air plants!? 1 Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 9 hours ago, seabass said: Looks great. 7 hours ago, vlangel said: This jar is so attractive with the air plants!? Thank you guys! Right now I'm simply too busy to really give this jar the attention it deserves. However, hopefully after the first of the Year we'll see some awesome new additions. 3 Quote Link to comment
Orangutran Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 This pico is dope! When my jar grows up, it wants to be just like yours! 4 1 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 9:34 PM, Droy008 said: And finally an updated FJS. Looks awesome with the plants. What kind did you use? I really like how you brought the base of the external rock forward. It frames the jar really nicely. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 42 minutes ago, cnseekatz said: Looks awesome with the plants. What kind did you use? I really like how you brought the base of the external rock forward. It frames the jar really nicely. So far the plants are all air plants. There is a bit of variety in the types of plants. But I have no clue as to the specific names of them. However one thing I'm noticing is that the jars light is drying the plants out faster than normal. Some of the plants are struggling. Hopefully with more frequent watering they will rebound. 3 Quote Link to comment
Wawawang Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Looking good. Throw a daylight led on the plant side and your plants will really pop. It doesn’t have to be bright at all just enough to show the beautiful green colors of the air plants. 1 Quote Link to comment
Wawawang Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/30/2017 at 10:51 AM, Droy008 said: So far the plants are all air plants. There is a bit of variety in the types of plants. But I have no clue as to the specific names of them. However one thing I'm noticing is that the jars light is drying the plants out faster than normal. Some of the plants are struggling. Hopefully with more frequent watering they will rebound. To fix this I had a whole different set of air plants on my window sill. I would switch out my plants weekly. I gave the ones rotating out a fresh bath and sprits and let them sit for a week at my window sill to recoup. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 26 minutes ago, Wawawang said: To fix this I had a whole different set of air plants on my window sill. I would switch out my plants weekly. I gave the ones rotating out a fresh bath and sprits and let them sit for a week at my window sill to recoup. 29 minutes ago, Wawawang said: Looking good. Throw a daylight led on the plant side and your plants will really pop. It doesn’t have to be bright at all just enough to show the beautiful green colors of the air plants. Thats a great idea, thank you. I have already been looking for a supplemental light for the plants, hopefully I'll get one up shortly. As for swapping out the plants, I would have never considered that. Lol I might have to give that a try if I cannot keep up with their needs better. Something else I've been considering is attaching some sort of moss or fibre to the rock in hopes to retain the water better/longer. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Well I had to take a trip into Portland yesterday, and while I was there I stopped by an awesome little shop named Cuttlefish and Corals. They were super friendly, had some really great looking corals, and well, I just HAD to take some home with me. First thing I grabbed was a nice little hammer coral. Yes, I broke down and put an LPS in my softie only tank. but its close enough. Then I grabbed a nice chunk of Pulsing Xenia. Lastly, I picked up a beautiful neon green toadstool! I freaking love this thing. I cannot get over how mesmerizing it is, and how much it adds to the little jar. Here's a quick update of the whole thing And a little Christmas spirit too! 5 Quote Link to comment
TheRope Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Looking good! Love those toadstools, i wanted one in my jar, but im scared of their size hahah 1 Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, TheRope said: Looking good! Love those toadstools, i wanted one in my jar, but im scared of their size hahah Yea, i'm mildly concered about it's growth as well. But at the same time, its just an excuse for a bigger tank! Also, get one, they're awesome. Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Uploaded a quick video showing the jar running in it's current state. 5 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Looks awesome! Nice flow too. I'm kind of thinking that I should up the flow in mine. 1 Quote Link to comment
JoeR Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 On 11/30/2017 at 10:51 AM, Droy008 said: So far the plants are all air plants. There is a bit of variety in the types of plants. But I have no clue as to the specific names of them. However one thing I'm noticing is that the jars light is drying the plants out faster than normal. Some of the plants are struggling. Hopefully with more frequent watering they will rebound. I would try sand if it’s possible, just set the base slightly dug into it. Should retain more moisture. Just don’t make the sand wet. If the rocks are done so that the sand wouldn’t stay, I would then try sphagnum moss. Again just slightly damp not wet. You can get a bag on amazon or Home Depot for like $5. But If you can, more frequent misting is obviously the best solution. 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Love the new additions. Jar looks great 1 Quote Link to comment
Droy008 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 9 hours ago, seabass said: Looks awesome! Nice flow too. I'm kind of thinking that I should up the flow in mine. Thanks, I found that if the flow in my 10g was even relatively calm, I was constantly battling crank or dynos. I figured it wouldn't hurt here either. 8 hours ago, JoeR said: I would try sand if it’s possible, just set the base slightly dug into it. Should retain more moisture. Just don’t make the sand wet. If the rocks are done so that the sand wouldn’t stay, I would then try sphagnum moss. Again just slightly damp not wet. You can get a bag on amazon or Home Depot for like $5. But If you can, more frequent misting is obviously the best solution. Yea beca use the rocks are very poured they do not hold moisture at all. In fact I'd wager the are working it off the plants. The sand is an interesting idea, and was my first thought however it'd likely make a mess. The moss is another idea however I couldn't find anything locally. Never even considered Amazon. Lol. 8 hours ago, debbeach13 said: Love the new additions. Jar looks great Thank you. I have 1 last leather coral I'd like to add, a Green nepthea, and then fill the rest in with zoas/palys. Quote Link to comment
JoeR Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, Droy008 said: Thanks, I found that if the flow in my 10g was even relatively calm, I was constantly battling crank or dynos. I figured it wouldn't hurt here either. Yea beca use the rocks are very poured they do not hold moisture at all. In fact I'd wager the are working it off the plants. The sand is an interesting idea, and was my first thought however it'd likely make a mess. The moss is another idea however I couldn't find anything locally. Never even considered Amazon. Lol. Thank you. I have 1 last leather coral I'd like to add, a Green nepthea, and then fill the rest in with zoas/palys. Lowe’s or Home Depot, whatever y’all have there, doesn’t have sphagnum moss? Should be with the indoor plants and such. Either way amazon has it though. I still think sand is the best option if you can make it work Quote Link to comment
dmw913 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I really like the movement in the tank. I'm finding it important to enjoyment of the pics since we don't get movement of fish. Well chosen coral! 1 Quote Link to comment
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