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</html>";s:4:"text";s:28576:"The problems are: These plants, like Hemianthus callitrichoides or HC, have tiny roots that are extremely difficult to plant. ;(thanks again!lenard from philippines! DSM is the best time to boost plant growth, without having to worry about algae issues or Co2 restrictions.Temperature at 28-29°C is fine for HC growth, my planted tanks all usually average that temperature too (the temperature does get higher during hot months though, but the plants can still grow well).Since this is the first 2 weeks of DSM, the HC is still establishing roots and adapting to the tank conditions, so you will naturally see slower growth and the weaker parts melting (same process occurs in my DSM guide too), its normal. Its possible... as long as the lights are designed with the ideal range of spectrums for healthy plant growth, they can also be used to grow HC during (and after) DSM too. Vi mostro il mio esperimento con i semi cinesi di Hemianthus callitrichoides. Here is a very nice scape created by fellow aquarist Michael Zhang. or should i lower temprature ?cuz the hc doesnt look happy, Well, its not necessary to cover the tank during DSM in our tropical weather, the air humidity is usually already high enough. im afraid i will put the plant in a debilitaded state before bury it :/, Maybe reduce the inert gravel layer to 1cm (or even just a few mm) will do, the thinner the inert substrate layer the quicker the HC roots can reach the nutrients in the fertile layer below.For my quarantine procedure, i actually wash the plants with tap water, then keep them in a shallow container filled with tank water (not tap water) along with light on a regular schedule. Jun 17, 2013 - This is my first nano tank... its actually just meant as a temporary tank to hold fishes and shrimps while my larger "showcase" tank was undergoing the few weeks of growing a carpet of Hemianthus Callitrichoides via dry start method (DSM). DSM), then there is probably too much water pooling around the HC, so algae can live and grow there. However, pure underwater plants such as Vallisneria-, Blyxa- or Najas-sorts are not suitable for this method because they can not develop a landform. During DSM, you don't have to worry about algae issues, so its okay to run higher light intensity to grow out the plants faster. They are not glossostigma Hemianthus or Hemianthus callitrichoides. Hemianthus callitrichoides first founded by Holger Windeløv around 90 km to the East of Havana in a rocky river during the dry season. Today is the 7th day of the HC, and here is a new pic, I think there was some kind of groth specially in the big bunches,I removed the dead stems, but there are some that i dont know if i should or shluld not remove, if they rot a little more, i will do,I happy with the one on the upper left, its a nice bunch that only has 1 or 2 yellowish leaves :)The mold seems to have gone away at least the biggest part of it since there is less moisture and spraying.http://imageshack.us/a/img35/7696/xb1p.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img22/9452/xo08.jpgSeems like some roots are forming on the last pic :)How do you think that is the overall aspect of the HC? On friday i changed the substrate, i buyed the New amazonia from ADA and its really a better substrate,the HC sustained the transition and seems to be healthier now,I keep the soil wet/moist and spray it everyday without any cover besides the light fixures,The ADA soil gets wet but the rest gets dry in a matter of minutes/hour,Even like that, i found this morning to have 1 HC piece to be filled with that white web mould again, and this time, it was from the inside so i coundlt remove it with the tweezers without hurting the HC :/I think there isnt much i can do i suppose since i think i already have low humity since the HC gets a little dry in the leaves lolWhats a good indicator that the hc are getting enough hydration? Dry start method (DSM) is the process of
 Hemianthus Callitrichoides (HC) - Dry Start Method Journal! You can read about how the aquascape developed after it was flooded in these links:http://www.urbanaquaria.com/2013/02/32-litre-tree-scape-tank.htmlhttp://www.urbanaquaria.com/2013/03/32-litre-tree-scape-tank-week-6-update_5.htmlhttp://www.urbanaquaria.com/2013/03/32-litre-tree-scape-tank-week-7-video.htmlhttp://www.urbanaquaria.com/2013/03/32-litre-tree-scape-tank-week-8-update.htmlhttp://www.urbanaquaria.com/2013/05/32-litre-tree-scape-tank-week-16-update.htmlYou can also read the various discussions about the aquascape and how its maintained in these tank journal threads at the Aquatic Quotient forum:http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum/showthread.php/99799-Hemianthus-Callitrichoides-%28HC%29-Dry-Start-Method-Journal!http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum/showthread.php/100156-32-litre-quot-Tree-Scape-quot-Tank! already change it to up aqua Z series .thank you . saturate the soil. Hemianthus Callitrichoides (HC) - Dry Start Method This journal will document my successful growing of a Hemianthus Callitrichoidescarpet (sometimes known as 'dwarf baby tears', or more commonly as 'HC') via Dry Start Method (DSM). Advertisements. Simple yet captivating, an impression of the natural world. is it still growing? how to maintain the temperature below 28' C? That could be great since you are using it heavily on your planted tank :) With your experience with the lighting, this should be an easy review for you I think :), Yeah, this light has been available for quite a while though, so there are already many reviews of it online, here is one of the earlier reviews by another user:http://shrimpscape.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=715Just to note that the light units that i bought in 2012 (and still currently use on my tanks) are the first generation versions that use individual 0.06W LEDs. sorry i forgot to mention my aquarium size, its 60x30 x 40 highlight is DIY LED x2 blue x2 yellow and x 44 10.000k white (so around 46 watt) it has remote control that i can reduce the light , is it too much? Separate the plants into little clumps. pH: 5 to 7.5 double the price! Perhaps only a percentage of the light is used effectively, so growth may not be as optimal.Since you are using ADA Amazonia aquasoil, the substrate is not the issue as its a tried and tested soil that has been used successfully to grow a wide range of aquarium plants and create award winning aquascapes by users over the years. There is a newer 2nd generation version which uses more powerful individual 0.5W LEDs released back in end-2013. DSM however it is widely used for small foreground plants such has Hemianthus
 Offering some of the tiniest leaves in the hobby, HC is both capable and responsible for creating lush foregrounds seen in many famous aquascapes utilizing Iwagumi style layouts. Take
 Spray water to keep the plants moist. Hello, quick update on something thats its bothering me,For the 1st week, i didnt expect so much melting, well..i didnt expect any melting lolSome of ht ebigger chuncks are getting melted inside and i had to remove some small bunches, but im afraid that tomorow more will have to come off..And there are these kind of spider threads that are forming all over the leaves, the brown and the green ones alike, going through the leaves to the ground and even the glass loldid you ever saw that?here are 2 pics to show it,http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/26/e5udy9u7.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/26/ahy5e7av.jpgThe temperature is about 25º, 16 hours of light(5am to 21pm) with 1400 lumenthey have 3 times spray so they never get dry onthe soil, only the leaves get dry i suppose, after some hours since im at work.. Most aquatic plants, available in trade as potted or in-vitro product are still in their emersed form (surface form). of soil depends on your preference and layout. Smooth out the soil using a sand scraper
 :). My room humidity averages around 70-80% based on where i live in Singapore. Maximum height: Up to 3cm/1.2” Width (each stem): 1cm+/0.4” Temperature: 18-28°C/64-82°F. The amount
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 The tank is not covered or sealed at all as the local ambient humidity in Singapore is high enough... it'll basically be like cultivating a mini garden within a glass tank. Nov 13, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Ionuţ Valentin. Looks like the roots are developing well, so just have to wait for the plants to start growing horizontally. Well tomorow i will finally start the DM with my HC :)But i use Sera Floredepot beneath a inert substrate, of black gravel, is it going to be a problem?I ask it since it appears that you only used fertil substrate, and in my case the rrots wont touch the fertil soil in the beginning, is it a must? Just need some patience. soil or else the plants will not root properly. Read more. At this stage you can add hardscape materials such as
 ... (Dry Start Method) DSM dalam istilah aquascape. Maybe you could consider changing the lights to those with spectrums more optimized for planted tanks. In this case, dry start can help by allowing time for the roots to anchor into the substrate before flooding the tank. Only the bottom layer of soil needs to have enough water that the roots can reach to absorb it.I guess mold tends to grow if there is moisture that stays stagnant in one area for long periods of time... same effect like in a roof or basement with water leak.In its natural habitat during the dry season, HC actually grows emersed in between rocks in small pockets of soil situated high above the river water level, so it leaves are usually dry too. :)For those HC which are growing taller, just trim them and replant the cut parts... you need to do regular pruning and maintenance to gradually establish a nice carpet. https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/94x94q90/c/r/537/GBIrAt.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/94x94q90/c/r/537/c3fsOy.jpgAll I have left...the rest were moved outside...should I buy a new batch and start over or wait to see if the ones left can fill in? Here are my process and details in hope that this helps. :). :), Hemianthus Callitrichoides (HC) - Dry Start Method. Report abuse. This will allow the plants access to fresh air and CO2. The plant will grab onto the soil by itself. Your substrate and light should be more than sufficient to grow those plants, so no issues with those items.If some parts of the HC are turning brown in the first 2 weeks, its expected as those are usually the older emersed leaves which will die off while the newer leaves grow in to take over. We know everyone is doing it tough right now because of COVID-19. Hemianthus Callitrichoides, sometimes referred to as dwarf baby tears, HC Cuba or simply HC, is the smallest carpeting plant in the planted tank hobby. first setting up a planted aquarium. You lights should have more than enough intensity for that tank dimensions... my 2ft tank setups only use 15-20+ watt LED lights and its sufficient for most of the plants i keep. I didn't supplement any additional Co2 injection during the transition, the HC carpet plant mass and roots were already well established so they could handle the transition without issues.You can read about the progress of this tank in my blog posts. … A good guide is to have enough to
 ... As such, one can start an aquarium with mainly HC using the Dry Start Method (DSM). Or let them grow as they are ?? Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' is very popular as a foreground plant in the aquarium trade. What is the Dry Start Method? Hemianthus Callitrichoides Cuba DSM Dry Start Method Sale Hemianthus Callitrichoides Cuba In Cup ... Today it’s time for Hemianthus callitrichoides Cuba Aquascaping Planting, Hemianthus Callitrichoides Cuba also commonly referred to as HCC is an aquascape plant that comes from the Caribbean and more precisely from Cuba, as its name suggests. Hi am was wondering how your HC is going after you have filled the tank with water?Do you have enough light to keep it all alive? driftwood and rocks. :). Just have to open the cover regularly for a while everyday to enable some air exchange.The dimensions of your tank and the other LED specs of your light (ie. Take the cling wrap off or open the lid once a day for 15 minutes. You should see noticeable growth in a few weeks. I've used the Chihiros E and A-Series lights before and i would recommend the A-Series one, it generates higher lumens and intensity (and costs less than the E-Series). thanks for sharing! The dense population of the plant look as cushion rooting in the gravelly substrate was growing around 50 cm above the waterline. the shipping fee! by the time the aquarium is ready to be flooded. Much higher LED wattage and light intensity though, can consider you want to push for even faster plant growth along with increased Co2 and ferts. you need to do is place it on top of the substrate and push it down a little
 Remember to remove all traces of the rockwool. aquasoil is what I typically use. Make sure the top layer of the soil is only slightly moist between mistings, it should not be constantly under a layer of water.If the HC is submersed already (tank already filled full with water), then you have to clean away as much of the algae as possible, improve circulation around the HC, reduce light if its too much, increase Co2 injection (if you are using it), and introduce algae eating shrimps to help clear the algae between the HC leaves.Btw, do check online to identify the exact type of algae appearing on your HC leaves, as some types of algae (ie. should i change the light to up aqua U or Z series? We suggest misting the aquatic plant tops to ensure that they are not dry. The plant grew surrounded with large stones at water level about 50 cm high. I'm not sure about the effects of using marine spec lights on planted tanks, but i guess the plants could probably still use some of that light. It can be used to create a stunning lush foreground carpet. Fill the aquarium with aquasoil. Let me say they did very well and spread very nicely over … I haven't tried it out yet, but you could also check it out and see if its good. Now i see what you mean, If we have little inert soil, the HC can suck the nutrients right away, and if we allow the tank to cyle for some time after flooding, the nutrients should have been used by the other ones,Also, the HC acts as the carpet as it should be, so not much water flow should disturb the soil :)My idea is really to separate them in small bunches, its me and GF so its not as tedious!Wish me luck and ill keep you posted :)Thank you again for the help! That should be algae growth...If the HC is still in emersed state (ie. My tanks are placed in the coolest areas in my home, away from windows or walls that face sunlight, so it helps to minimize the heat around the tanks.I guess if the ambient temperature around your tank is high, then using a fan or chiller would help keep the tank temperature lower. Next, turn on your light fixture and set it on a timer for 12 hours a day. My tanks are not covered during DSM so the soil moisture varies throughout the day. Have lights on for 12-14 hours a day. Use coupon code ‘HOMESTAY’ for free delivery on all plant & ELXR orders above $60. In return, i'd like to thank the aquascaping community … should i reduce to half?actually i had been covering the tank for about 2 weeks and didn't have good result most of the cuba were dead and doesn't look good also on some spots had mold issue so after i read your information i'v bought some more cuba and decide to open the tank and spray them few times daily should i mix the water with fertilizer for better growth? of plants. Most aquarium plants can be grown using the
 The initial melting of newly planted HC is expected, this is because the plant roots are still not grown into the soil yet, so its basically running on "reserves", hence the weaker ones will melt.Melting will stop once the HC roots grow into the soil and reach enough nutrition to resume growing. or water changes in this stage. Got a update, 1 week after i put the ADA substrate,Im starting to think that the mold comes when the roots are melting and are rotten but im not sure if the mold is the cause or a result of the rot, since it only appears on the ones that are weak,Some HC are melting as supposed, the roots filled with molt,others growing slowly, others are the same but healthy,Im avoiding to spray it more than once daily since the soil is always moist.This picture was taken the 7th of October:http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/314/eoie.jpgThis one was taken today:http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/1352/xcff.jpgIm spraying only once daily, sometimes once on 2 days since soil is always moist,After 1 week of ADA new Amazonia, how do you think they are doing? Using the dry start method found on google and lots of videos from youtube, I have these planted and the results are amazing! Alright, its specially important now that yesterday i had to put a blanket on the aqua so the light wouldnt reach the living room lolThe temperature inside is 25-26ºc, humidity i dunno but its warm inside, so i would guess a little higher than outside(75-85%)The cover has a rectangular part that lifts, but since i spray it a few times, i will keep it open for a bit :)With all your counceling, the only way the plants would fail is due to the substrate being too hard, wich im guessing it will make the growth harder,Again, thank you for your help, i have been reading your forum post on this project you made, also helped a lot, and i hope i dont have the fate of Patrick, poor guy :/. George Farmer offers some advice on its care. Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' DSM (Dry Start Method) - YouTube The distance between each
 to establish a carpet in an emergent setting. Uncovering the tank can help reduce the humidity buildup issues, just have to find the best balance.I've not tried using H2O2 directly on HC before, but it seems people usually use it to kill algae as a last resort (not sure about mold or fungus though)... seems it could be too strong for more delicate plants and could end up causing more melting.You'd probably have to dilute it well and only apply very lightly. hi again, Do u recommend chihiros Led? Cover the
 im confused which one should i buy :(. esp. Thank you :)They already start to put the leaves up to gather the light :)The soil is misted regulary, not a chance to leave them dry lolI dont know one thing, its about the greenhouse effect,Since the aqua is closed, should i open the hatch when the lights are off?The farmers when have greenhouses, they do open the hatches daily, but i dunno why they do it or if i do it,In your case, u didnt needed it but since i have my aqua covered up, i dont know if i need to do it.. Although this plant is not particularly demanding in terms of nutrients, nitrate levels and all macronutrients need to be added to the aquarium. These lights come with 7 step dimmers so you can adjust the intensity to match your requirements.For my planted tank setups, the A-Series tends to be too strong at maximum intensity, so i actually had to set its dimmer to level 3 or 4 (out of 7) to moderate the light output and keep my tanks in balance.The A-Plus series is basically an even more powerful version of the A-Series (and costs more), so if you need even more light intensity can go for that.Btw, there is also another new version called the RGB-Series (saw it recently available from taobao sellers), it mixes different color and spectrum LEDs together to create supposedly better color rendition, costs even more though. :). It is healthy for the plants and
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 im using aqua soil normal type not powder .the light is 10.000k DIY i red that  range is not effective for planted tank and mostly using for coral tank .do u think the soil problem or the light? During the dry start, the plants can continue to grow in their initial form and don’t need to switch to their submersed (underwater) form. Just keep at it for a few more weeks and you should see nice growth over time. Discover (and save!) Using tweezers begin to plant. ... Be the first to start a discussion Start a new discussion Browse all Discussions on PLANTED TANK s I guess you'll just need to keep at it and see the development over the next few weeks. How fast that happens depends on the availability of the nutrients.I guess with your top layer of inert substrate, it'll probably take abit longer for the roots to grow deep enough to reach the fertile base, so hopefully enough of the HC survive long enough to rebound.The white web-like growths are usually fungus or mold which thrive in moist humid conditions... most likely with your sealed cover and more frequent misting, the tank humidity and soil moisture is too high, so it allow these things to grow.Perhaps you can try reducing the misting frequency and amount (just a very light spray coat will do, and only once or twice a day), and try opening up the cover partially to allow more ventilation to prevent the buildup of stagnant moisture. Origin: North America. I've been using ur method for 2weeks now but some of my hc is melting(brown color) is it normal? Once you finish planting, spray more water to
 The leaves are millimeters in size.  The only reason i didnt plant the HC in a fertile soil was because of the Cory's and the Red's shrimps that im gonna have,I think i saw some posts that you had some shrimps, so i guess that it should be ok to only plant the HC in fertile soil since the HC doesnt allow the fauna to touch the soil? There have been numerous online guides by many other aquascapers over the years and i owe my success to all of them. Please do reply asap. I removed a humongous load of my hc ....it started after I cut my bigger 4x4 mats to smaller ones ....this is all I have left....wondering if I should buy a new batch and leave them in as they are instead of cutting them into smaller portions or wait for this to grow and carpet ....the infected ones are put in the sun in an enclosed bowl....if they jump back to life then good else I am screwed...The one I think is infected...please tell me if I should scrap this as well..https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/94x94q90/c/r/743/KWDSvL.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/94x94q90/c/r/537/GBIrAt.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/94x94q90/c/r/537/c3fsOy.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/94x94q90/c/r/673/x2nBqQ.jpg. If planted i ABOUT US wet soil only, or does the leaves have to be constanlty wet too? It a good guide with picture of each step. That i dont mind,the only concern i have is to get them to grow well, but the main dought i have is if i need to dig a little hole so i place the small bunches with the roots in contact with the fertile substrate, or if it doesnt matter if they touch it or not,Im asking this because today im intending to place more inert substrate on the back and if the HC needs to be in contact with the floredepot soil, then i wont put more on the middle, where the HC will be.For better view of my question, check my aqua :phttp://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6683/6fn5.jpgBtw, thanks a lot to help me :). The HC leaves should be dry most of the time and the top layer of soil should ideally be just slightly moist in between mistings, even if it dries abit also okay. :)Corys can be kept with ADA aquasoil too, but you'll need to make sure that the plants are rooted in securely before introducing them as they can sometimes uproot the plants while digging around the substrate. The container water is changed everyday with water from my other established tanks so that there are ample nutrients available to sustain the HC.Quarantining plants does require abit more work and time to do... though if the source of the plants is trustworthy and pest-free, then i guess it can be an optional step. Come ottenere un prato in acquario facile e veloce senza co2. if yes which model do u think better (60x30x40 tank) E series or A series or A plus series. Well they are planted, it was difficult to go stem by stem so did bunch by bunch,I just hope the soil inst too hard for them, and  had to remove a layer of substrate so the plant could be on contact with the fertil soil,I had to buy an extra Led fixture, so now i have about 1400 lumen,The aquarium window is already moisted and the inside is getting hot so i guess its a good indicator of nice moisture :)here is the pics :)http://imageshack.us/a/img51/1346/insx.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img12/5882/1nq9.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img822/1396/bwc7.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img191/8578/1xqt.jpg, Looks good, now its just to mist regularly and monitor the growth of the HC. Lynsey Howell … In my case, its more to supply the plants with sufficient water, rather than maintaining a fixed humidity level (since its already quite stable in my room environment). nice the way you planted but i also planted almost 1and half mnth bk they florished but still havent covered the ground and there roots coming out like there grwing upwards.. so confused about it... What are the specifications of the tank? 6 people found this helpful. how can i keep temperature 28c if its cold?My house is about 18c. It is much easier
 substrate. Because this plant is small with tiny roots, it can prove difficult to keep planted into the substrate. Its all up to individual preference. I hear you lose 20% light intensity after water is filled. (im living in Jakarta - Indonesia right now ).does the light too much? What soil and light did you use? Though if you have the aircon on often or live in a dry climate, then either have to cover the tank to trap moisture or just mist the soil more frequently. Green Aqua 1,707,859 views This is one of the smallest aquatic plants available and just the right flora for creating that lush foreground seen in many stunning aquascapes. Yeah, ADA aquasoil is definitely okay for shrimps... in fact, many shrimp keepers use ADA aquasoil specifically for their shrimp breeding tanks as it creates favorable conditions and parameters for their shrimps. may i know where you were able to purchase HC? The main difference is aesthetics and its abit easier to plant in powder type.I haven't tested out the U-series yet, but seems its a good light too. The light period? Maybe there could be some improvement, but probably too little to be really noticeable.Color rendition can also be subjective too, i found some of them produce a more yellowish warmer tone (maybe i'm more used to a whiter neutral tone). In terms of content and technology, a "dry start" is therefore also related to the topic of Wabi-Kusa, in which aquatic plants a… This is the second most important factor to a successful Dry Start. :), With such small amount of inert substrate, wont the fertil one be scrambled into the water column?The HC really gets tiny roots when we remove the whool out of it, is kinda scary how it survives such procedure and im really scared to harm the plant when removing the whool :/But if i take care to remove it gently, wash the plants with water, dig a small hole and place them evenly(will buy 3 pots of HC), then its just the matter of having a moist soil and enough light for them right?The bad news for me is that i dont have any tank water hehe, im really fresh in this world.But the store is a trusty source and the major problem would be algae and since im gonna have snails and shrimps, its good food for them:), Well, i'm not familiar with the Sera Floredepot that you are using, but with ADA Amazonia aquasoil it does release alot of nutrients into the water column, which is what makes it so good for growing plants... the offset is that there is also very high ammonia levels released during the initial period of tank start-up so it takes longer to cycle (ADA aquasoil is mainly designed for aquascaping anyways, so its supposed to focus on boosting initial plant growth, fishes and shrimps are only added much later once the plants are established).For the HC, its best to retain as much of the original roots to give them a better chance to recover. ";s:7:"keyword";s:36:"hemianthus callitrichoides dry start";s:5:"links";s:744:"<a href="http://shipashit.com/queen-elizabeth-yfij/abbyson-maddox-5-piece-modular-fabric-sectional-grey-2f6798">Abbyson Maddox 5-piece Modular Fabric Sectional Grey</a>,
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