Project S: journal

[yangqian]

Hi everyone,

I guess one can never be satisfied with just one tank. After some planning and thoughts, I have decided to set up another tank.

As the title mentioned, Project S. No, this tank is not going to be S-shaped. S refers to shallow. The tank is custom built, measuring 100cm in length, 36cm in width and 20cm in height. It is basically a basin. Haha.

Trying to find space in my already cluttered bedroom definitely has to be the most difficult task throughout the entire project. Aft3r much considerations, i chose the bottom shelf of my clothes rack. Yes, clothes rack.



Took out the bottom shelf and did some DIY. Attached 3 Ikea wall shelves to the bottom of the rack.



Done.



True, the modified shelf may have lost some asthestic points but i believe the planted tank would make up for it.

[yangqian]

Made a trip to a rock distributor, located near Qian Hu.










22kg.

[yangqian]

Visited GC and they have some new stocks for driftwoods.

[yangqian]

Drying yard.

[yangqian]

Using some black tape and did a mock up tank with the actual dimensions for some rough scaping.




Inspired by Takashi Amano's recent series of aquascaping.

[AQMS]

sweet!!!!.....
How about lights?

[apek19]

First L, now S! Deep pockets, u have! Awaiting ur selection of plants 😊

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[Mookie]

Bro your clothes might get musky

[blue33]

I'll use paint to paint the IKEA shevle to seal up whatever gap it might have, little moist will weaken the chipboard.

The POISON will never end...

[thebaldingaquarist]

Very nice scape. love the texture of the scape. rough yet pleasing.

I feel the Clothes are either going to get musky or burnt. I have a tank in the service balcony where i hang my clothes. Used to have a pair of MH lights.. burnt a hole in my shirt once. luckily did not burn down the house...

[nicholasliao]

Looking forward to how it turns out. Hopefully it's fine white sand that you're putting in to show the contrast

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[nicholasliao]

I have a question. Do you put anything in the bottom of the tank to prevent scratches?

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[yangqian]

Visited Fishy Business to put a couple of stuff, including a pack of La Plata sand. Awesome place, awesome stuff. Thanks roger and kelvin!





Plants in.


Ophiopogon japonicus and Acorus gramineus*.




Had an insane time de-potting them.
Ready for washing and soaking.




Bucephalandras.

[yangqian]

sweet!!!!.....
How about lights?

I am getting ANS Stainless Steel T5ho light fixtures. 4-tube version.

[yangqian]

Very nice scape. love the texture of the scape. rough yet pleasing.

I feel the Clothes are either going to get musky or burnt. I have a tank in the service balcony where i hang my clothes. Used to have a pair of MH lights.. burnt a hole in my shirt once. luckily did not burn down the house...

Bro your clothes might get musky

Yes i agree the clothes might get musky but my room, weirdly, has very low humidity level. Well, a few bottles of Thirsty Hippo can do the trick. (:

I am using T5ho light fixtures so i am not worried about burning my clothes. Haha

[yangqian]

I have a question. Do you put anything in the bottom of the tank to prevent scratches?

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Actually i did not put anything to protect the base of the tank as the rocks are stacked only about 17cm high. Well, Takashi Amano did not use anything either. Haha

Looking forward to how it turns out. Hopefully it's fine white sand that you're putting in to show the contrast

Yes i am using ADA La Plata sand. (:

[sfk7]

Very nice journal!

[gilch icariel]

Awesome stuff. Looking forward to your setup!

[leonard6july]

I salute you for the very brave placement of the tank under your clothes rack. Camping here for updates

[bennyc]

Enjoy reading your journal, very pictorial!

Can share where you get your collection of buces?