Sharing my 2ft planted tank

[hOcKie]

nicely done, your java moss the looks great
Notice that you have a white tubing connected to the surface skimmer, mind to share what is that for?

Thanks!
I've made a hole in the white tubing. The CO2 bubbles go straight to the filter inlet. The filter motor will disperse the bubbles, so no loss of CO2..
At least in theory i think its like that.. Works well for me so far. I've tried ceramic, wooden airstones and glass diffuser. Wasn't satisfied with the results. I think this method works for my tank best.

[Thirteen]

the plants shaped together like an octopus...with moss on DW tentacus.. ^^ thumbs up!

[reborn4ever]

Nice setup... Thank for sharing...

[feide]

Thanks!
I've made a hole in the white tubing. The CO2 bubbles go straight to the filter inlet. The filter motor will disperse the bubbles, so no loss of CO2..
At least in theory i think its like that.. Works well for me so far. I've tried ceramic, wooden airstones and glass diffuser. Wasn't satisfied with the results. I think this method works for my tank best.

Hi Hockie, thanks for the reply.
So I was right with my initial guess. haha.
Just wanted to confirm with you cause many don't practise this method as they feel
1. the CO2 will cause airlock in the cannister filter
2. CO2 could be detrimetal to the bb in the cannister filter
here you proven them wrong

Another question - you are saying the dissolving rate of CO2 is good, do you even see mist of CO2 at the outlet?

Your cories looks cute! seems that they are pretty well taken care of seeing the difference in their sizes from the 2 pictures

[hOcKie]

the plants shaped together like an octopus...with moss on DW tentacus.. ^^ thumbs up!

yeh, octopus! or it could also look like a Campfire with green flames!

[hOcKie]

Hi Hockie, thanks for the reply.
So I was right with my initial guess. haha.
Just wanted to confirm with you cause many don't practise this method as they feel
1. the CO2 will cause airlock in the cannister filter
2. CO2 could be detrimetal to the bb in the cannister filter
here you proven them wrong

Another question - you are saying the dissolving rate of CO2 is good, do you even see mist of CO2 at the outlet?

Your cories looks cute! seems that they are pretty well taken care of seeing the difference in their sizes from the 2 pictures

Good guess, you got it right!
CO2 mist? Which outlet are you refering to? CO2 outlet or Filter outlet?
Maybe a side view will answer your question?


Ya, i love my cories! They are least 6 years old already, except for the small cory. Got them way back in 2003/2004.. Pioneers of the tank!

[feide]

Thanks for the pics, I am refering to the filter outlet (left pic).
Oh, I just want to know how well the CO2 is dissolved in your case (The finer the mist the better) Or you don't even see mist at all meaning meaning CO2 is completely dissolved.

[felix_fx2]

This is a interesting way to do it, but at 1BPS i doubt a air-lock will happen.

CC: Felix, how many BPS your running on both your tanks..

[Jimmy]

where do you buy that cup thing like at your outlet? thanks.

[blue33]

That is a duck mouth piece but facing the wall, acts like a lily pipe connect to the outlet but rotate in that direction, NA sells them.

[Jimmy]

That is a duck mouth piece but facing the wall, acts like a lily pipe connect to the outlet but rotate in that direction, NA sells them.

Thanks!

[feide]

hi felix
I running 1.5bps (community tank) and 1bps (shrimp tank)

[Mudskipper]

Very nice. Didn't know this was possible with a small tank. Am inspired.

[Limy]

Nice tank.. thumbs up