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 !!!
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
Last edited by Fei Miao; 6th May 2008 at 09:42. Reason: merge posts
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 !!!
Last edited by Merviso; 25th Apr 2008 at 11:26.
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...
Last edited by Fei Miao; 6th May 2008 at 09:43. Reason: merge posts
The initial pic with the water flowing down to the flat rock looks better than the 2nd one.....at least to me.
maybe you could think about using a real or artificial tree trunk for covering the filter.
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
Last edited by Fei Miao; 6th May 2008 at 09:45. Reason: merge posts
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??
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
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...
Last edited by Fei Miao; 6th May 2008 at 09:44. Reason: merge posts
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...
Corydoras & Pleco Community Biotope Tank • Planted Tank Journal
Keeping fish as pets can be a rewarding hobby.
Designing and maintaining your aquariums is a wonderful creative outlet.
Watching your fish swim around is both relaxing and fun.
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
Anubias to arrive? You ordering from Mizuworld?
Corydoras & Pleco Community Biotope Tank • Planted Tank Journal
Keeping fish as pets can be a rewarding hobby.
Designing and maintaining your aquariums is a wonderful creative outlet.
Watching your fish swim around is both relaxing and fun.
An update... my tank is almost ready for its anchor inhabitants
Will add more emmerse plants in the coming days...
A closer look at my mini waterfall
I stole the background "money" plant from my neighbour
very awesome tank! full tank shot please
Bookmarks