Hello everyone!
I'm glad to announce that after a very long time without a tank (due to moving house a lot), I have bought a flat with my girlfriend and am going to set up my old nano on my desk!
I need this to look slick and elegant, as my desk is in the middle of the main room (all open plan).
Low tech nano v1: PM's 12L Nano Shrimp Tank. Low-tech. UPDATES! | UK Aquatic Plant Society
Advice needed:
Layout.
I: I am thinking of anchoring the planting to the back right hand corner, with a sandy foreground which runs around to the back left of the tank.
Q: Does anyone have any good examples of this layout with nanos?
Stocking.
I: I love shrimp and snails, this is what I stocked the tank with before. Though I am wondering what other options there may be as I think people think it's weird having shrimp! (Not that bothered mainly just enquiring).
Q: Are there any fish that would do well in this size tank (and not jump out), or should I stick with shrimp & snails?
Set up.
I: I have never tried dry start mode, though I am considering it for this to mature the plants and avoid the algae. Also I don't usually have to start with an uncycled tank!
Q: Should I use DSM? Any tips on cycling? Will the plants I want to use work with DSM?
Plants.
I: I had these plants in my old tank and they grew well for me, and am very fond of them:
Anabius nana petite
Xmas moss
Mini Java fern
Round Pelia
Q: Any other "dwarf" plants you can recommend? For low tech method and slow growth (no stems).
Tank spec:
Tank:
Clearseal 12x8x8"
Filtration & Heating:
Newattino Plus
Dennerle Nano Clean
Lighting:
Ikea Arod LED Desk Lamp
Substrate:
Colombo Flora-Base
ADA Xingu
Hardscape:
Wood/Rock
Wire mesh
Plants:
Anabius nana petite
Xmas moss
Mini Java fern
Round Pelia
Thanks all! Paul.
I'm glad to announce that after a very long time without a tank (due to moving house a lot), I have bought a flat with my girlfriend and am going to set up my old nano on my desk!
I need this to look slick and elegant, as my desk is in the middle of the main room (all open plan).
Low tech nano v1: PM's 12L Nano Shrimp Tank. Low-tech. UPDATES! | UK Aquatic Plant Society
Advice needed:
Layout.
I: I am thinking of anchoring the planting to the back right hand corner, with a sandy foreground which runs around to the back left of the tank.
Q: Does anyone have any good examples of this layout with nanos?
Stocking.
I: I love shrimp and snails, this is what I stocked the tank with before. Though I am wondering what other options there may be as I think people think it's weird having shrimp! (Not that bothered mainly just enquiring).
Q: Are there any fish that would do well in this size tank (and not jump out), or should I stick with shrimp & snails?
Set up.
I: I have never tried dry start mode, though I am considering it for this to mature the plants and avoid the algae. Also I don't usually have to start with an uncycled tank!
Q: Should I use DSM? Any tips on cycling? Will the plants I want to use work with DSM?
Plants.
I: I had these plants in my old tank and they grew well for me, and am very fond of them:
Anabius nana petite
Xmas moss
Mini Java fern
Round Pelia
Q: Any other "dwarf" plants you can recommend? For low tech method and slow growth (no stems).
Tank spec:
Tank:
Clearseal 12x8x8"
Filtration & Heating:
Newattino Plus
Dennerle Nano Clean
Lighting:
Ikea Arod LED Desk Lamp
Substrate:
Colombo Flora-Base
ADA Xingu
Hardscape:
Wood/Rock
Wire mesh
Plants:
Anabius nana petite
Xmas moss
Mini Java fern
Round Pelia
Thanks all! Paul.