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    I worked very hard this week... so I reward myself with a new toy

    Spotted this beauty at Petmart and was drawn to this tank because of its tallish dimensions. The textured backdrop is from Juwel.



    I have yet to decide how to scape it. Any suggestions?

    Tetra brand... Made in Portugal... interesting choice of manufacturing base

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    wow... you are like a runaway horse... unstoppable...

    Anyway, taller tank is a good idea for Vivariums and Paludariums, that's why I'm using 1.5x1.5x1ft tank after my first tryout.. have fun !!!
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    Toyed with the internal hang-on filter that comes with the tank. Surprisingly the filter works although half of its body is submerged. Thinking of using it as a my waterfall, but hiding it remains a challenge




    Just playing with different mediums before deciding...

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    The initial pic with the water flowing down to the flat rock looks better than the 2nd one.....at least to me.

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    maybe you could think about using a real or artificial tree trunk for covering the filter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Occellatus View Post
    The initial pic with the water flowing down to the flat rock looks better than the 2nd one.....at least to me.
    Yeah the second pix looks messy... still experimenting

    Quote Originally Posted by Burky View Post
    maybe you could think about using a real or artificial tree trunk for covering the filter.
    Yes for this tank I will consider every possible material out there... that's why I am not rushing... taking it slow
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    One of the rare occasions I put my hands on creating something out of something (a.k.a. DIY)



    Need to introduce some bacteria housing into the tank as the filter doesn't allow that. I have been seasoning these Eheim Substrate Pro balls for a month now and I mixed with ADA Bio Rio

    Use the BACTER CUBE (TM) to raise the filter



    I didn't realize I had so much leftover ADA substrate... complete set



    All done... fill up the tank using DI water and water from my 2ft planted tank... can you see 2 tubes?



    More or less the final scape with a mini waterfall feature





    I've decided what fauna to keep btw... does my scaping suggests anything?

    A closer look at the water feature

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    why not paste cork bark or some flat stone slab onto the filter or use a plastic sheet to paste the flat stone slab and put it around the filter to hide it??

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    Quote Originally Posted by planted86 View Post
    why not paste cork bark or some flat stone slab onto the filter or use a plastic sheet to paste the flat stone slab and put it around the filter to hide it??
    Good idea! Actually I will be adding more plants to cover the filter. Hopefully in a few weeks time, you won't be able to see the filter anymore.

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    Hey bro, if you were to cover the filter very well, how are you going to take it out for cleaning later without disturbing the tank too much ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merviso View Post
    Hey bro, if you were to cover the filter very well, how are you going to take it out for cleaning later without disturbing the tank too much ??
    That black plastic filter casing can be pulled out easily as none of the hardscape is leaning on it at the moment. As for plants. I will probably attached them onto small pieces of rocks so that I can move them around if needed. Yes I will definitely spend more time developing a system that works in the long run

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    I'm sure you would.. .. just look at the neat little netting box that you have done up to put the filter media.. ..you must have a very fine pair of hands..

    oh... one small detail... I always like to suggest sticking the thermometer to the side of the tank and then rotate the reading to face the front... ..always found the round white suction thing very distracting to the whole view...
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    i would suggest that you get another background, cut it and put it infront of the filter to block it and put some rocks or plant on top of the filter so that it will look more like a waterfall on top of a hill...
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    That backdrop floats in water making it very difficult to use... unless I glue it permanently on the filter

    I have plans to cover it using plants and I am already half way there Allow me a few more days as I am waiting for my Anubias to arrive

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    Anubias to arrive? You ordering from Mizuworld?
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    Quote Originally Posted by doubleace View Post
    Anubias to arrive? You ordering from Mizuworld?
    Yeah... give them a try since they offer such convenience I will update you guys on the order

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    An update... my tank is almost ready for its anchor inhabitants



    Will add more emmerse plants in the coming days...


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    A closer look at my mini waterfall



    I stole the background "money" plant from my neighbour

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    very awesome tank! full tank shot please

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    Quote Originally Posted by illumnae View Post
    very awesome tank! full tank shot please
    Funnily enough... no full tank shot yet Will take a shot these 2 days

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