Panoramic Nano Iwagumi (my first planted attempt)

[Jervis]

Gotten the idea of having a gradient/sloping substrate from ADA website



The cabinet can hold another similar tank behind actually... I might add another similar tank at the back, elevated for better viewing

[Jervis]

Here's a full shot of my finish product



Comments are welcome

[Cacatuoides]

Very good pictures taken for a planted tank journal, looking forward to future pictures of your setup.... Any idea what kind of scape you're doing?

[Jervis]

Very good pictures taken for a planted tank journal, looking forward to future pictures of your setup.... Any idea what kind of scape you're doing?

Actually yes... I already have something in mind... will keep the suspense

How long should I wait before I can introduce some plants safely?

When will be the best time to add CO2 system?
1) Now
2) Upon introduction of first plant?
3) When the tank is fully stocked?

[hc rotala]

Neat setup, it seem like you're going for "Iwagumi" scape, if than u need increase little bit more slope perhaps.

Jervis, just ask to ensure, placing your tank close to the front of the stand/ cabinet, is it balance? safe? the stand strong enough holding for this position? better be sure than sorry.

[Jervis]

Neat setup, it seem like you're going for "Iwagumi" scape, if than u need increase little bit more slope perhaps.

Jervis, just ask to ensure, placing your tank close to the front of the stand/ cabinet, is it balance? safe? the stand strong enough holding for this position? better be sure than sorry.

Ok I will see what I can do with more slope... I still have about 2kg gravel left.

Thanks for your concern, the cabinet is stable and safe. The vertical support covers the entire footprint (front to back). Furthermore this cabinet was designed for a tank 5 times the current volume.

[hc rotala]

How long should I wait before I can introduce some plants safely?

When will be the best time to add CO2 system?
1) Now
2) Upon introduction of first plant?
3) When the tank is fully stocked?

Mine is as this; - soil ---- > water ---- > filter ---- > plants ---- > CO2 ---- > configure all timers, let start the engine, than go back to sleep & wait for the green under water forest forming.

[Jervis]

Mine is as this; - soil ---- > water ---- > filter ---- > plants ---- > CO2 ---- > configure all timers, let start the engine, than go back to sleep & wait for the green under water forest forming.

Then I am almost there... soil ---> water ---> filter ---> ? Will go source for suitable feature stones tomorrow

[jacian]

I will fill the tank with 1/3 water, start the planting, will be fully planted. After planting, top up the water and hook up the filter and CO2. All done within the same day.

[Jervis]

I will fill the tank with 1/3 water, start the planting, will be fully planted. After planting, top up the water and hook up the filter and CO2. All done within the same day.

Haha that will be fun actually... but I have no choice but to take it slightly slower... coz I am still learning frantically every night

[Jervis]

Time to add water... decided to use DI water for better nutrients control later

[Jervis]

For filtration... I chose a simple Eheim Ecco 2232... quite impressed by the ease of use... a big improvement from the classic models

[EvolutionZ]

for me.. i fill the water to 1 or 2cm above the soil. and i do the planting. after that fill up all water and add in co2 and turn on filter.

[Jervis]

for me.. i fill the water to 1 or 2cm above the soil. and i do the planting. after that fill up all water and add in co2 and turn on filter.

Seems like you guys are very fast... I think I am being trained by marine where things gotto be a lot slower to minimize casualty

[Jervis]

The water turned yellowish this morning Possibly caused by the Dennerle Deponit Mix Is it a cause for concern?

[EvolutionZ]

don't worry bro, its normal. just have it cycled for a few days and it will be crystal clear.
anyway, no plants inside?

[EvolutionZ]

Seems like you guys are very fast... I think I am being trained by marine where things gotto be a lot slower to minimize casualty

haha..some prefer to fill up tank water to the brim and then start planting. i don't really like planting in with water as my pincer are those short short ones.. not those long 30cm ones..

[Jervis]

haha..some prefer to fill up tank water to the brim and then start planting. i don't really like planting in with water as my pincer are those short short ones.. not those long 30cm ones..

Well... Takeshi Amano does his planting without water too... in one of his step by step demo

[Jervis]

To help the tank cycle better and faster especially the Eheim ceramic balls inside the canister filter

[jacian]

Err, I don't think you can cycle the tank without anything in the tank.