HarryRobinson
Harry
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Hi all, time for my first journal of a tank! This tank looks identical to a Mini M however it is 3cm less tall than it. I bought this tank at my local fish store who have a section of plain glass tanks, i had a quick look and with this one looking idential to an ADA mini M i couldnt refuse! Plus i only paid a mere £8.99 for it! When i brought this home i decided to place it in my bedroom where i will see it the most and can keep a close eye on things. I am going to be making this tank into a little planted nano housing some wonderful cherry shrimp! For the aquascape i will be trying to use wood and rock to make a river/jungle effect and i will use only 4 perfectly selected plants, these being:
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green
- Java Ferns
- Staurogyne Repens
- Pogostemon Helferi
I am hoping these plants along with the hardscape will produce such an aquascape as Stu's mini M which you can see here: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=15952
Equipment list: (Not bought any yet)
- Superfish Aqua Qube 11w clip on 8500k
- Eheim external filter
- Pincettes+Scissors
- Timer for light
Other items:
- Dont know what substrate? Either ADA amazonia, Flora-base, fluval plant stratum or eco complete? Thoughts?
- Wood for hardscape.
- Rocks for hardscape.
- Liquid ferts and liquid carbon, Anythoughts on what to use?
I have some pics below of the tank in its position. (the wood in there will not be used and also the stand it is on will be replaced for something nicer. Also the light seen here is just to brighten up the tank for pics, it will not be used as a light when the tank is complete.)
fts by Harry.R, on Flickr
FTS --Sorry For the bad quality pics, got no batteries for camera!
top shot by Harry.R, on Flickr
TOP SHOT
side shot by Harry.R, on Flickr
SIDE SHOT
in room by Harry.R, on Flickr
Where it is located in my room, i have recently moved it closer to the left of the pic.
Any advice would be much apreciated
This journal in particular will no longer be updated!
Hi all, time for my first journal of a tank! This tank looks identical to a Mini M however it is 3cm less tall than it. I bought this tank at my local fish store who have a section of plain glass tanks, i had a quick look and with this one looking idential to an ADA mini M i couldnt refuse! Plus i only paid a mere £8.99 for it! When i brought this home i decided to place it in my bedroom where i will see it the most and can keep a close eye on things. I am going to be making this tank into a little planted nano housing some wonderful cherry shrimp! For the aquascape i will be trying to use wood and rock to make a river/jungle effect and i will use only 4 perfectly selected plants, these being:
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green
- Java Ferns
- Staurogyne Repens
- Pogostemon Helferi
I am hoping these plants along with the hardscape will produce such an aquascape as Stu's mini M which you can see here: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=15952
Equipment list: (Not bought any yet)
- Superfish Aqua Qube 11w clip on 8500k
- Eheim external filter
- Pincettes+Scissors
- Timer for light
Other items:
- Dont know what substrate? Either ADA amazonia, Flora-base, fluval plant stratum or eco complete? Thoughts?
- Wood for hardscape.
- Rocks for hardscape.
- Liquid ferts and liquid carbon, Anythoughts on what to use?
I have some pics below of the tank in its position. (the wood in there will not be used and also the stand it is on will be replaced for something nicer. Also the light seen here is just to brighten up the tank for pics, it will not be used as a light when the tank is complete.)
fts by Harry.R, on Flickr
FTS --Sorry For the bad quality pics, got no batteries for camera!
top shot by Harry.R, on Flickr
TOP SHOT
side shot by Harry.R, on Flickr
SIDE SHOT
in room by Harry.R, on Flickr
Where it is located in my room, i have recently moved it closer to the left of the pic.
Any advice would be much apreciated