Low-tech (non-CO2) tanks post your pics!

**freddylim** · 3rd Apr 2012, 22:50

haha its ok, hopefully the moss can grow and cover the top lol.

my friends call this the birthday cake LOL

**felix_fx2** · 3rd Apr 2012, 23:02

must hide not fantastic parts hee hee.
i recall one of those IAPLC works having "trees" as well... those are ending above the water.

P.S: love your birthday cake

**freddylim** · 4th Apr 2012, 10:51

Lol, yeah but my candlesticks too short lol

**SeVenZ** · 30th Apr 2012, 21:36

hey guys ! just redid my 3ft as well as adding afew more plants into my 2ft tank!

here they are!
the 2ft !

the 3ft just after filling up!

hopes it clears up fast!

**SeVenZ** · 2nd May 2012, 00:26

here's the update!

**Hilde** · 2nd May 2012, 04:12

Originally Posted by SeVenZ

hey guys ! just redid my 3ft as well as adding afew more plants into my 2ft tank!

I love the 2ft tank. What are the plants in there?

**SeVenZ** · 2nd May 2012, 23:39

actually i bought alot of them without knowing what are they, i only know they are able to thrive in low tech tanks.
btw the tank is mostly 28-30 degrees

i know there are fanworts, hornworts, hydrilla, jap hairgrass, java moss, mini nana. thats all i know haha.

any idea what can be improved on the 3ft?

**diazman** · 10th May 2012, 22:45

Here's my latest blackwater setup. Nothing fancy.

Housing 7 ember tetras. Very active

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**darter** · 18th May 2012, 10:10

I like your blackwater setup, something im trying to achieve for my new cube tank for cories. Care to share what kind of lighting you are using. Where you got those wood?

**diazman** · 21st May 2012, 09:14

Originally Posted by darter

I like your blackwater setup, something im trying to achieve for my new cube tank for cories. Care to share what kind of lighting you are using. Where you got those wood?

Im using a energy saving PL 3 watts DIY. Just a simple light for viewing the fishes. the wood wise i got it for the fallen branches of a nearby tree. will post a video on how to cure the wood before using it in the tank.

**anarchy78** · 30th May 2012, 15:54

Hi bro diazman. Just want to ask is ur blogwoods singking? Very nice set up

more pics pls��

**diazman** · 4th Jun 2012, 21:25

Hi anarchy78

The bog wood was in the tank for a short brief moment only

I took it out as it looked out of place.

Anyways, the scape have since changed. The blackwater was too "dark" and mom was complaning (unable to see all the fishes

)

Here's the current scape. The branches are from the fallen trees nearby i collected.

Simple white sand to complement the tank and a 11 watt Philips Ginie "E.I" DIY lightset to light up the tank. Ehiem 2041 as the filtration.

Any ideas of any steam plants that do not require planting?

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**James_Bond** · 4th Jun 2012, 22:39

SeVenZ, I am interested in how you maintan as well as the specs of your 2ft. It looks so good that I would not believe it is low tech. I would like to replicate your success. Thank yoI!

**SeVenZ** · 6th Jun 2012, 02:40

Originally Posted by James_Bond

SeVenZ, I am interested in how you maintan as well as the specs of your 2ft. It looks so good that I would not believe it is low tech. I would like to replicate your success. Thank yoI!

it is low tech, its now a neglected tank.
Substrate is ada amazonia new + some root monsters
Plants are all the cheap $1 type. most of those don't need to be inserted into the soil. i just left it float above the substrate, the roots will grow in time.
forground is jap hairgrass(this is the only thing that grows really slow)

Currently the 2ft is running on 2 small hang on filters(250/hr), no mechanical filter, just biological(CR)
no lights as its now in the balcony(growing much better, although its bending towards the sun)
1ml Flourish weekly
1ml Excel Daily.

Thats all.

**James_Bond** · 6th Jun 2012, 12:05

Thanks! I see how important the substrate and ferts are on the initial setup in low tech tanks. Thanks again!

**SeVenZ** · 6th Jun 2012, 22:01

Originally Posted by James_Bond

Thanks! I see how important the substrate and ferts are on the initial setup in low tech tanks. Thanks again!

substrate is the most important thing if your looking at a planted tank, be it high or low tech. unless you are talking about moss, ferns, nana etc only.