Je®vis Mini-M CRS Haven

**Jervis** · 8th Feb 2009, 11:53

Time to share my latest project...

Started conceptualizing this tank the moment an online store offers low-iron ADA glass tanks. Always wanted to try an ADA Mini M

Here are some key specifications:

Tank:
ADA -Cube Garden Mini M 36x22x26cm (approximately 20L)

Filtration:
Eheim Ecco 2236 with:
• Eheim Substrate Pro
• ADA Bamboo Charcoal
• Sponges

Outlet/Inlet:
Do!Aqua Mini MV-1 Inlet
Do!Aqua Poppy Outlet

Lighting:
Generic 18W PL Light Fixture

CO2:
2L Aluminium CO2 Tank
JBJ Solenoid
ADA Bubble Counter & Check Valve
Generic Glass Diffuser

Cooling:
Ice Probe (50W)

Monitor:
ADA Drop Checker
Milwaukee Pocket pH Pen
Elos kH Test Kit
Salifert Test Kits

Note: All links above are for your easier referencing only.

**Jervis** · 8th Feb 2009, 11:57

Hardscape:
Wood
Ohko Stone
Small Lava Rock
ADA Riccia Stone

Substrate:
ADA Xingu (foreground)
Dennerle Nano Quartz (background)
ADA Amazonia II (background)

**wenwei** · 8th Feb 2009, 12:14

MIni pellia and Us fissiden... beautiful....

Nice tank.. and cute lily pipe. haha

**gwabbie** · 8th Feb 2009, 13:42

nice setup! is ur pH ok for the crs?

**4 Season** · 8th Feb 2009, 13:52

Nice set-up! What is the white pipe on the top right for?

Regards,
Zijie

**Viper007** · 8th Feb 2009, 14:20

Hi Jervis, another nice tank in the making!

**dcwk** · 8th Feb 2009, 15:24

Out of curousity, what is the temperature tank that the ice probe can maintain?

**Jervis** · 8th Feb 2009, 15:54

Originally Posted by wenwei

MIni pellia and Us fissiden... beautiful....
Nice tank.. and cute lily pipe. haha

Yeah... a collection of low requirement plant for a change. These are my favourite lily pipes actually.

Originally Posted by gwabbie

nice setup! is ur pH ok for the crs?

Thanks! The pH has been pretty constant for the last few days at a range of 6.6 to 6.8

Originally Posted by 4 Season

Nice set-up! What is the white pipe on the top right for?

That's my Ice Probe, the part where the heat exchanges. It's pretty bulky for a small tank like this, but I can easily remove it for photo shoot in the future. The only thing is... I'm stuck with a white backdrop.

**Jervis** · 8th Feb 2009, 15:58

Originally Posted by Viper007

Hi Jervis, another nice tank in the making!

Thanks for the compliment

Originally Posted by dcwk

Out of curousity, what is the temperature tank that the ice probe can maintain?

So far, the lowest temperature I can achieve is 26ºC. My study room is not very well ventilated, probably that's why. I'm quite happy with the 26ºC – 27ºC range I am getting now.

**Jervis** · 8th Feb 2009, 16:26

Let's take a closer look at my plant selection.

Foreground:
1) I chose US Fissiden (on wire mesh) to easily fill up the foreground. The darker green colour will act as a better contrasting backdrop to bring up the colour of my shrimps. The wire mesh is also very easy place into the tank, basically covering the dividing line between my Xingu sand and ADA Amazonia II substrate.
2) 1 small piece of Mini Pelia tied to lava rock. I transferred this piece from my Cherry shrimp tank. I notice that shrimps love hanging out near and on top of this rock, possibly constant supply of natural food source. This piece of lava rock also acts as a transition between the wood (tree trunk) and the substrate.

The Tree:
1) Anchor Moss tied to wood at specific locations.
2) Mini Narrow Leaf Java Fern tied to center crown area. Hopefully will form a thick bush on top.

Midground:
1) Some leftover Anchor Moss tied to ADA Riccia stone placed in between US Fissiden.

Background:
1) Common hairgrass is used as I do not want any tall background plant to destroy the concept.
2) Some Mini Narrow Leaf Java Fern tied to black ceramic rings (bacteria housing) is placed behind the tree trunk to add volume to that area surrounding the tree.

4 plants in total

**tflow** · 8th Feb 2009, 21:36

Another nice project you have

Noticed most of your projects make use of quite "branded" or "high-end" stuff....can share roughtly how much you have spent on this one?

**Viper007** · 8th Feb 2009, 21:48

Originally Posted by tflow

Another nice project you have

Noticed most of your projects make use of quite "branded" or "high-end" stuff....can share roughtly how much you have spent on this one?

Well as far as I see is going to be a big hole in the pocket!

**yakie_19** · 9th Feb 2009, 00:25

Hi,

Nice looking tank and healthy moss!!
May i know where did you buy the moss?
Can you please post some pictures of the ice probe and maybe explain how it works?
I am considering some other means of lowering my water temperature besides fan and chiller. Hope that you can help.

**taz** · 9th Feb 2009, 00:45

Perhaps that vertically placed driftwood could be place slightly tilted to the right, 20-30 deg. I feel it would look much natural. And the mini pellia, I just find it a bit out of place. Maybe should fill it up with a mesh of fissiden over there. Just an idea...

**dwgi32** · 9th Feb 2009, 10:14

Once again, another wonderful project by bro Jervis.

**rayade76** · 9th Feb 2009, 12:30

Wow bro,

very bright and nice tank.

thanks for sharing .

**mordrake** · 9th Feb 2009, 14:45

very nice setup. i like the tree very much

i'm using an iceprobe for my 2ft too. temps are 23-25C as tank is located in a well ventilated area. as for backdrop, can get those black vanguard sheet and slot behind the tank. use other colours for change of seasons look

**blackBRUSHalgae** · 9th Feb 2009, 15:04

Hi Jervis,

I hope your CRS will breed like hamster! it will be awesome! BTW what happens to you christmas sulawesi shrimp tank?

and yes, the new tank is very clear indeed.

any pictures of how you mount your iceprobe? May I know how much and where did you get it from?

Thanks!