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    1ft low tech tank

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    Hi..Im new here, just setup a small tank (12"x8"x6") 2 days ago... please giv some comments!!
    Many thanks....



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    your arrangement of the wood and rocks looks very natural.. nice!

    Are you using CO2? If not, I am not sure if the red plant you have at the left back will thrive.

    But if you are not using CO2, I would suggest that you keep the lighting at a low level (1 wpg). The ferns, nanas and moss will get by fine with that and algae won't be a problem. And with a non-CO2, low light tank, there's no need to add fertiliser (rely on a little excess fish food) or change water (except for top-ups).

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    Thanks for the comment!Fyi Im not using any CO2...currently maintaining the temp at 24C, see how well the red plants will progress!! I ve installed a 11w PLC for lighting, positioned at 6" above water surface...is that ok??

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    11W sounds fine (8-10 hours daily). And your temperature looks good too. What funny little animals are you going to keep there?

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    Umm..no idea yet...!! Tot maybe put some cherry shrimps, but feel kinda weird with the natural setup !! Any suggestions??

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    Man.. how did you get all those rocks and wood and stones? Collected in Malaysia?

    Darn.. Singapore is getting too damn modern.

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    The rocks and woods were obtained from a LFS.
    The woods actually came in one piece...i just break them apart to suit my layout... .Other smaller gravels were hand-picked from a bag of mixed gravels and separated by sizes and colours...it a real pain when working at such small scale and details!! On the other hand, it's real (back)pain working with 120Gallon and above tank as well ..hehe heee

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    That's a nice tank! No base fertiliser or soil below, I believe.
    Keep us posted on it's progress.

    How do you keep it at 24C, in an air-con room?
    koah fong
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    You picked them by hand?

    You've got patience, and that's what made your tank what it is today. Good work!

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    Yup.. Im not using any base fert...only liquid fert when necessary!!Currently keeping it in my office!!

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    [quote:264986eb14="|squee|"]You picked them by hand?

    You've got patience, and that's what made your tank what it is today. Good work! [/quote:264986eb14]

    Thanks!!!
    I believe arrangement with diff. types of gravel and rock gave more perspective to the layout..!! Initially thought of putting a layer of white river sand because I feel it highlights the rock and plant better, but my friend said it's not very natural !!!...

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    [quote:837c22c786="Robby"]Yup.. Im not using any base fert...only liquid fert when necessary!!Currently keeping it in my office!! [/quote:837c22c786]
    I think you shouldn't add fert. Since you don't have any CO2. And very nice tank!!

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    Nice layout for a small tank, it looks bigger than it is.

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    Many thanks for the feedbacks, will keep you guys posted for update!!

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    Latest photo of my nano tank!! Recently won 2nd prize in Malaysia first Nano Tank Competition!!!hehehe Feel free to comment or feedback !!!! Thanks
    Others nano pix at the Comp...
    http://myfish.info/modules.php?name=...pic&t=3356


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    Congratulations! Good job on making a beauty out of a small tank!
    P-L-E-C-O-R-Y=M-A-N-I-A!!! YEAH!
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    Yeah i read that somwhere on a forum as one of the guys went to be a judge and documented it..saw your tank..lol..good job..

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    [quote:c97d958705="ranmasatome"]Yeah i read that somwhere on a forum as one of the guys went to be a judge and documented it..saw your tank..lol..good job..[/quote:c97d958705]

    Thanks man...actually the judges were quite strict when evaluating the tanks...One of the judges even tried to remove some plants from the tank with a tweezer just to make sure the participant didnt "plug n play!!! overnight ....But it was fun and great experience overall !!!
    Really looking forward to future comp.!!!

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