Je®vis' 1ft Nano (Second Tank)

[Jervis]

Hi guys

This hobby is so very extremely addictive

Since I have some sand left and additives that can probably last my current nano tank 3 years... went through my storeroom to dig out this old glass tank

It's a small tank with a 1ft x 8" footprint. The top opening is narrower making the front of the tank slanted.



Copied Mr. Amano's method of laying 2 different kinds of sand using plastic sheet as dividers

The pail contains water from my current tank... for bacteria transfer.

[Jervis]

Place it on my office work desk this time round. Currently using my table lamp as I have not found a suitable lighting fixture yet. Will try again tomorrow.



Substrate:
Dennerle Black Quartz Sand
Gex Ornamental Pebbles

[Jervis]

I purposely look for plants attached to lava rocks... will be using solely this type of rock for this setup



The 2 Moss Balls are from my other tank.

[Jervis]

I believe this is Riccia



The other rounded piece is HC

[Jervis]

Learning to move fast and complete the planting within 1 day... next in line... some loose HC

[900801]

Hey,the one the you said looks like a riccia,looks like Utricularia graminifolia to me can see this link from one of the post http://www.tropica.com/article.asp?t...aristic&id=731

[Jervis]

I then planted some Japanese grass (ID please ) along the dividing 'path' line.

[Jervis]

Hey,the one the you said looks like a riccia,looks like Utricularia graminifolia to me can see this link from one of the post http://www.tropica.com/article.asp?t...aristic&id=731

Yeah it does look like Utricularia graminifolia... oh dear... carnivorour plant I know what to do next... to introduce a bunch of common tiny shrimps

Thanks bro for the ID... really very helpful

[Jervis]

Here's my final layout Comments are very much welcomed

[900801]

No problem.where did you buy it was thinking of trying some out.I think only shrimps that produce babies similar to malayan shrimp are able to be be eaten.Nice tank by the way.

[Jervis]

No problem.where did you buy it was thinking of trying some out.I think only shrimps that produce babies similar to malayan shrimp are able to be be eaten.Nice tank by the way.

Bought it from Colourful... this is the only piece left... ok will find 50 pieces of Malayan shrimps Will try to spot its trapping device tomorrow... seems like this plant will be quite a challenge

[Jervis]

What you guys think?



I am still looking for some medium height plants for the left back corner... maybe some branches with Moss growing

[Jervis]

I love this part... slowly filling up water using 3-stages DI water

[zoombee]

very fast part 2....impressive

[Jervis]

very fast part 2....impressive

I know... setting up freshwater is so much easier compared to marine... love it! Suits my impulsive nature

Actually moving away the 2 Moss Balls from my first tank is partly the reason for Part 2!

[ukplanter]

nice

Is the Hc on Lava rock? will it still do well without its roots in substrate?

[zoombee]

never dare to touch marine..as it seems complicated

[ukplanter]

marines are easier than you think, Ro water, quality salt, live rock, light,circulation, protein skimming DONE!

I think theres more skill in aquascaping a planted tank, more creative.

[Jervis]

nice

Is the Hc on Lava rock? will it still do well without its roots in substrate?

I believe so... it seems to be thriving on the rock... maybe it will rely more on liquid fertilizer... which I will be providing on a daily basis

[Jervis]

marines are easier than you think, Ro water, quality salt, live rock, light,circulation, protein skimming DONE!

I think theres more skill in aquascaping a planted tank, more creative.

Marine is very power hungry especially for our warm climate... all those equipments you mentioned generate a lot of heat... having an up-size chiller running for 10 hours a day is no joke...

And yes planted is much more conceptual and artistic... that's why I am converting to fully planted