Modified Nano

[Marc Davis]

Strange title i know.

Recently i purchased a Superfish 25 tank. Dimensions L.45cm x W.20cm x H.30cm:

I then decided i didnt like the surround and filter unit, so i took them both off. I like the light though so i salvaged that and added two bits of scaffold board sanded and painted dark oak to each side:

Next was the hardscape. Rocks first:

Then soil in the background and wood with Java Moss and Anubias Nana attached:

After this I added background stems (rotala rotundafoli and hygrophila polysperma), Java Fern to the area the filter will sit in and medium grained silica sand to the foreground:

Then i filled her up and here is the result:

The filter, hardscape and water are all from other 'scapes so its ready for fish now. I'll make another video for that once the tank starts growing in.

I made a how to video as well:

 

[Harry H]

Really nice, looks like a complete different tank. Are you planning to keep it low tech?

 

[Marc Davis]

Really nice, looks like a complete different tank. Are you planning to keep it low tech?

I will do. All the plants you see were grown in other tanks that were low tech so i see no reason to change that to be honest.

 

[Harry H]

Looking forward to seeing it mature. What is the stocking plan? Shrimps? Maybe some ember tetras?

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[Marc Davis]

Looking forward to seeing it mature. What is the stocking plan? Shrimps? Maybe some ember tetras?

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I've got 28 cherry shrimp (loads of them berried) and Not sure on stocking yet. Will either by chili raspora or ember tetra.

 

[J@mes]

Nice customised tank, looks good full. Mind if I pinch your idea of using kiln dried sand?

 

[Aqua360]

That's a really nice hardscape, I thought it looked very harsh before being planted but it works really well!

 

[Marc Davis]

Nice customised tank, looks good full. Mind if I pinch your idea of using kiln dried sand?

pinch away lol

 

[Marc Davis]

That's a really nice hardscape, I thought it looked very harsh before being planted but it works really well!

I also thought that initially but then i thought "just go with it". Seems alright.

 

[rebel]

After your modification, this is a SUPER DUPER fish 25. Very nice indeed!

 

[Matt @ ScapeEasy]

Love it, and that you are keeping it low tech. Reminds me of a George Farmer vid with a similar name.

 

[Marc Davis]

After your modification, this is a SUPER DUPER fish 25. Very nice indeed!

I think the original superfish looks like a microwave. This way is more open. Plus the wife likes it and she hates anything to do with fish because it's all I ever talk about and watch lol

 

[Marc Davis]

Love it, and that you are keeping it low tech. Reminds me of a George Farmer vid with a similar name.

@George Farmer is the reason I started aquascaping to be honest when i first found his videos last year, so it's no wonder my scapes are heavily influenced by his.

 

[Nubias]

Looking great

 

[Ysiatis]

Hello !
Nice inside and outside "natural customisation" ! I like it !

 

[Marc Davis]

Week 1 update guys. New fish added which include the cutest little things I've ever seen:

 

[Nubias]

What filter did you end up using Marc?

 

[Matt @ ScapeEasy]

I'm getting "this video is unavailable"...

 

[Marc Davis]

I'm getting "this video is unavailable"...

Sorted Matt. Thanks for the heads up...I forgot to hit publish hahaha. Amateur.

 

[Matt @ ScapeEasy]

Nice one, the tank look really great. Good video editing skills there too! I've just done a nano setup myself, I didn't get and footage of the setup (i always find it too stressful when aquascaping to think about filming as well!) But I might try and do a video like yours with some closeups and stuff... I'll get the GoPro out this weekend!

Sorted Matt. Thanks for the heads up...I forgot to hit publish hahaha. Amateur.