Hi Stan,
For your info, I have yet to complete my big tank(4 months already..aiyo

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Months of trial and tribulation due to bad planning and lack of practical experience not to mention tons of modification as I ve adopted wet-dry filter system. It tooks me weeks to design and build the lightings system alone . Fortunately, now near 80% completion...currently in filteration test stage later will start cycling process.Is anyone out there utilizing wet dry system for planted tank??
Concerning the base fert, I have compiled a list for you :-
Azoo - Condensed color Basic Fert. 100g/pack- RM20.90
(Claimed that 2 packs enough for a 2'x4' tank wor!!!)
Source::BB18 (Ampang), U Yie Aqua (Pandan Jaya)
East Aqua sold for RM30++
Sera flora - 5Kg / RM56.00
Source: East Aqua(Tmn Maluri)
Hexa Root Grow-5kg / RM46.00
Source: 88Marine / Irene Aqua (PJ)
JBL Fert - 1kg /RM8 (packed in bags but sold by weight)
Source:Pasar Road (email me for further details)
DIY : Laterite (land clearing site):Free
Peat moss : RM7
Jobe's fert stick : RM12
Gravel : 2-3mm / 25kg:RM35
Source: Hua May Landscaping :Old klang road
Garden World: Sungai Buloh (18kg: RM28 )
If u need anything else, feel free to contact me!!
By the way Stan, what's your current tank specs??
Ok Im done!Thanx
Robby