New 2x1x1.5 Tank

[bravobb]

Just a simple tank now.
Have not decided what to get next. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[diazman]

Really nice tank there bro. turn it into a full moss tank ?


poison poison... hehehehe

**credits to Google image search and their respective owners**

[bravobb]

I thought it is your tank...
You think too highly of me... this kind of setup i can only dream.
But thanks for sharing and providing some ideas...

[bravobb]

A question.
For planting, do you normally paste oyama to the background or the sides ?
If so, what colour should be suitable ?

[tetrakid]

Some discus would be nice to own. They are rather cheap these days.

Just a simple tank now.
Have not decided what to get next. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[diazman]

if you prefer to block out the lights at the side and dont mind you viewing just the front (like me) then by all means you can cover up. Else, usually its just the back. Personal preferences actually. ahaha. Those two tanks are my life's dream lol. To have the lushest moss growing and covering the tank is what i've yet to achieve.

[kornfreak]

if i will have a new tank like that, i will turn it into a planted tank with dwarf south american cichlids in it... or a nice shrimp tank... it's going to be fun

[AQMS]

Attachment 34405
check out my tank!!!

of course im lying...
got it from the web.
Another dose of poison for you.....

[bravobb]

if you prefer to block out the lights at the side and dont mind you viewing just the front (like me) then by all means you can cover up. Else, usually its just the back. Personal preferences actually. ahaha. Those two tanks are my life's dream lol. To have the lushest moss growing and covering the tank is what i've yet to achieve.

Then i think i will just cover the back... with the lights on, it should look better with the sides reflection...

Now doing tank leak test.

[bravobb]

My 2 feet planned planted tank is now ready for substrate,plants and water....
The Aqua Up Z Series LED is still bright and elegant...
Behind the LED is the silent cooling fan to reduce the temperature of the water.

[diazman]

equipment looks sweet. how much you paid for the lightset? looking to add one more to my 2 footer. feels it's not getting enough light.. hohoho

Edit: Btw, what filtration you planning to use?

[bravobb]

equipment looks sweet. how much you paid for the lightset? looking to add one more to my 2 footer. feels it's not getting enough light.. hohoho

Edit: Btw, what filtration you planning to use?

$90 before 15% discount.

Filtration..... i think soil and gravel only... doing Diana Walstad style...
But i would like to try the Eco plants method which means planting on top of the tank... i got the plants needed.
Maybe will add shrimp or tetra at later stage.

[diazman]

$90 before 15% discount.

Filtration..... i think soil and gravel only... doing Diana Walstad style...
But i would like to try the Eco plants method which means planting on top of the tank... i got the plants needed.
Maybe will add shrimp or tetra at later stage.

ahaha. My tank is also dirt tank. Although not diana walstad style totally, mosquito going to breed since it's a shrimp tank from bottom to top: Clay substrate > Tetra initial sticks > Garden soil > Used ADA soil.



Running 55 Watts on it, GEX "S" filter. Hope it explode in growth. *praying mode* hahaha

[bravobb]

BTW, i check the wattage using my watt meter and the cooling fan show the correct wattage according to spec, but however, the Aqua UP Z is showing 19.4W instead of 21.3W according to spec... that is a saving of 2W.... maybe they have made improvement on the product and the box is not updated.. well done !

[bravobb]

ahaha. My tank is also dirt tank. Although not diana walstad style totally, mosquito going to breed since it's a shrimp tank from bottom to top: Clay substrate > Tetra initial sticks > Garden soil > Used ADA soil.



Running 55 Watts on it, GEX "S" filter. Hope it explode in growth. *praying mode* hahaha

Mosquito ???! No way for me... i hate mosquito !!! lucky i stay high floor... for so many years only one encounter only.....
Why are you using so many different layers ? Do they serve any different purpose for you ?
How is your maintenance routine using dirt ?

[diazman]

I believe i watched this dude on youtube where his planted tank is all dirt tanks. he used clay and the fert sticks to perk up the garden soil. then topped by a layer of gravel. but for me i just reuse the ada soil since i dont have any gravel on hand. serves my tank well gor now. Plants show noticeable growth for the last 4 days. pearling also confirmed

Maintainence wise just need to WC for the first few weeks to prevent algae. the rest just have fun watching your plants take off

[AQMS]

Hi , where do buy the cooling fan?
What brand is it?

[bravobb]

Hi , where do buy the cooling fan?
What brand is it?

Bought from Seaview, never take note of the brand.. got to check the box tonight.
It is using rotating aluminum blades to create wind.

[bravobb]

ahaha. My tank is also dirt tank. Although not diana walstad style totally, mosquito going to breed since it's a shrimp tank from bottom to top: Clay substrate > Tetra initial sticks > Garden soil > Used ADA soil.



Running 55 Watts on it, GEX "S" filter. Hope it explode in growth. *praying mode* hahaha

By the way, i did some reading on the tetra initial sticks... do you need to dose them on regular basis ?
Are they important for plants ? Everyone else using also ?

[mincedmeat]

How much did that fan cost? It looks sleek enough.