Je®vis Red Planet Tank

**aquaSynthesis** · 30th Jun 2008, 12:41

Bro..any updates to this tank? heheh...

**Lubber Duckie** · 3rd Jul 2008, 22:06

Jervis, got 2 question which I hope you can help.
1. Which model of light are you using?
2. Do you think it's bright enough? Cause I have a similar tank that has yet to be set up, any recommendations?

"Lighting: 2 x 24W T5 Osram 6500K"
I extracted the above from previous reply.

**Jervis** · 5th Jul 2008, 23:04

Originally Posted by aquaSynthesis

Bro..any updates to this tank? heheh...

Alright

Originally Posted by Lubber Duckie

Jervis, got 2 question which I hope you can help.
1. Which model of light are you using?
2. Do you think it's bright enough? Cause I have a similar tank that has yet to be set up, any recommendations?

"Lighting: 2 x 24W T5 Osram 6500K"
I extracted the above from previous reply.

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**Jervis** · 5th Jul 2008, 23:09

Here's the long awaited update... I made a major mistake by transferring the CO2 to another tank 2 weeks ago... the result is quite discouraging

Hair algae growing on the gravel... a first time for me

Introduced SAE a week ago to hopefully fix the symptom... will have to get a CO2 running next week

On a positive note... all my Galaxy are doing very well

**Jervis** · 5th Jul 2008, 23:12

Although some M. hirsuta leaves are covered with algae... they are growing nicely with healthy looking root system... introduced 2 Oto today to tackle the problem.

**Kristen** · 5th Jul 2008, 23:12

Is that a pufferfish I see? Doesn't it bother the other fish???

**Jervis** · 5th Jul 2008, 23:15

Originally Posted by Kristen

Is that a pufferfish I see? Doesn't it bother the other fish???

Nope... they have been behaving very well in this tank and previous 2ft tank... probably because they are the Dwarf Puffer (not the usual Puffer). Tested them with Rasbora espei and Galaxy

**Jervis** · 5th Jul 2008, 23:30

The Galaxies enjoy hiding among the Ferns... to allow them more room to hide... I moved the top branch 2 inches to the right. Luckily I didn't tie all the branches together.

Can see the gap created by moving the top 2 branches.

Transfered some Nana petite (tied to small lava rock) to fill up the gap.

What do you guys think?

It does give the left side of the tank more volume and strength

**Quixotic** · 6th Jul 2008, 02:21

Never underestimate the aggression of a dwarf puffer. Mileage may vary.

**Verminator** · 6th Jul 2008, 06:19

Quote:
Originally Posted by Verminator

Once again, an inspiration to us all in the art of aquascaping.

Originally Posted by Jervis

Emm... just the beginning of a long journey... I hope it's still considered an 'art' once I introduce the plants

Just to add, indeed still an art. More so now than at first. Well done. I am very jelous.

You mentioned this is a 2ft tank, that holds approx 24 litres? Seeing this scale work so well i am wondering whether to re-do my 2 footer and have a go at something similar with equal beauty.

**Jervis** · 6th Jul 2008, 12:04

Originally Posted by Quixotic

Never underestimate the aggression of a dwarf puffer. Mileage may vary.

Will be a bit more careful next time... perhaps I was just lucky with these 2 specimens.

**joe faria** · 7th Jul 2008, 04:27

Hi Jervis,

Again, a really nice tank...
By the way, do you got a pic of your dwarf puffer?

Regards,

Joe Faria

**EvolutionZ** · 7th Jul 2008, 08:53

jervis,its time for a full tank shot!

**Jervis** · 7th Jul 2008, 09:12

Originally Posted by joe faria

Hi Jervis,

Again, a really nice tank...
By the way, do you got a pic of your dwarf puffer?

Regards,

Joe Faria

Ok will try to take one for you today

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

jervis,its time for a full tank shot!

Emm... alright coming up soon...

**Samuel2618** · 7th Jul 2008, 09:37

Jervis, awaiting for new updates of the tank.. By the way.. Dwarf puffers are cute little fishes but I do encountered them attacking other fishes, that includes my apisto where his fins was badly nipped off the other time.. especially the female ones.. I have no choice but to catch them out and give to someone else.. That is one of the reason why I never consider introducing them into my tanks anymore especially when I have lots of endlers fries in the tank.. Sure "makan" my fries.. Haha..

And alternatively choice is the Chainsaw Loach which remain small but rather effective in removing snails in the tank as well..

**iwishweallcouldwin** · 7th Jul 2008, 12:23

Very nice tank jervis, that hiding place you created should be used by a pair of apisto instead

my dwarf puffer leaves my crystal red tetras alone, but it disturbs my plecos instead. but of course my plecos are more than happy to have a little 'servant' scratching their backs for free

**uklau** · 7th Jul 2008, 17:09

, I love this tank, especially with the introdution of Anubias.

**Jervis** · 7th Jul 2008, 19:31

Originally Posted by joe faria

By the way, do you got a pic of your dwarf puffer?

Not 1 but 3... just for you

I love this shot

**joe faria** · 7th Jul 2008, 20:27

Hi Jervis,
Thanks for the pics...your dwarf puffer it's really cute.

I'm starting to getting it love for puffers... I don't know why

.

Regards,

Joe Faria

**Jervis** · 7th Jul 2008, 20:52

FTS

Any idea on how to improve the tank?

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