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    Alvin's Introduction

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    Hi all,

    I have been tankless for about 2 years now and recently getting back into fish keeping and want to try something different.

    Currently experimenting with a nano planted tank to get reacquainted with the hobby - in hope of gaining confidence to progress to a larger tank (possibly 3 feet) in the new place I'm shifting to.

    My last attempt at having aquatic plants was in 2001 - in an arowana tank, but it was a feeble attempt and due to a subsequent shift of location, the project was given up.

    Hope to learn from all the experts here!

    Cheers,
    Alvin.

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    Re: Alvin's Introduction

    Welcome back to the hobby!

    I'd reckon a Fiveplan or Gex 2ft wold be a good start.
    Nanos are nice but its not easy to keep the water parameters constant.
    Larger volume of water means less fluctuation of water parameters.
    Just a thought for you.
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    Re: Alvin's Introduction

    Quote Originally Posted by celticfish View Post
    Welcome back to the hobby!
    I'd reckon a Fiveplan or Gex 2ft wold be a good start.
    Nanos are nice but its not easy to keep the water parameters constant.
    Larger volume of water means less fluctuation of water parameters.
    Just a thought for you.
    Thanks Celticfish for the warm welcome

    The parameters for the nano tank are indeed challenging to control and difficult for a fuss-free setup.

    Will be shifting in about 1-2 month's time and will plan as I go and I hope I'm able to gain the experience plus allocate the required funds in the following months to come!



    My ideal tank equipment setup would be:
    • 3 or 4 feet braceless tank with optiglass (or equivalent) and 18" height.
    • Ceiling mounted 2x150W MH + T5 lighting
    • Contemplating sump filtration with very low air disturbance and uncluttered look. This is so that I can have a minimalist look - CO2, drop checker, etc can be in the sump. Only intrusion in tank are the overflow pipes and outlet.
      OR
      External Canister Filter
    • Chiller
    • Fauna to be decided later!

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