+2.5ft Iwagumi Shallow Tank

[PROX]

As promised, this is my latest tank. Nothing great because most of the items are recycled from previous setup. Hope you guys like it.



Tank Specs:
Dimension: 77cm (L) x 35cm (W) x 30cm (H).
Light: 24w T5HO x 4, currently turn on ~5hours daily.
Substrate: ADA Amazonia I + ADA Powersand Special + Small lava rocks + BorneoWild substrate additives (BorneoWild Balance, Boost P, Bacter Crystal and Bacter Energy - 1 bottle for each).
Hardscape: Lava rock.
Filtration: Eheim Ecco Pro 2036 connected to Cal Aqua Lab nano glass lilypipe (in+out).
Co2: Approx 1bps via glass ceramic diffuser.
Additives/Supplement: 1/3 push of Brighty K daily and sprinkle small amount of BorneoWild Bacter Crystal after each water change.
Flora: Glosso
Fauna: None atm but will keep high grade CRS in future.
Maintenance: 70% WC every day.

[neverwalkalone]

Wow - PROX, what can I say, you have a way with "simple" setups. Nice. Will be parking here to see how the glossos turn up with only 5hrs daily lighting. ;-) and of course, the high grade CRS! "jia you!" (press on!) :-)

btw, are the Lava Rocks dark brown/black or it's the lighting? The ones in SG LFS are typically orange...

[PROX]

It is dark grey lava rock. Not so easy to get. Most here are brown to orange colour too which is not suitable for hardscape because of the strong contrast colour.

I will increase photoperiod by 1 hour after 2 days after the first week. This is considered as "budget" tank.

Thanks for your kind comment.

[PROX]

More pictures during the setup . . .



BorneoWild complete substrate system (similar to ADA subs system)



Dump in used soil/powersand/lava rock from 5ft tank. Hardscape (big lava rock) is recycled from previous 1ft tank.



Perform WIWO before planting.

. . . more coming up

[Apistoinka]

Great work bro... Looking forward for more picture...

[dersuz]

Hi PROX, where did you get the dark colour lava rock from?

[dersuz]

Hi PROX, your iwagumi setup always so nice and inspiring. Seem that Malaysia can get better rocks for iwagumi scaping.

[PROX]

Quite hard to source for that colour (Dark Grey) of Lava Rock. I got it from one of the LFS in Malaysia long ago for my 1ft setup. Basically I bought all.

I will add 2-3 more rocks in the open area to make it looks like mountain formation.

Thanks for your comment Appreciate it.

[PROX]

More pictures as promised . . .


Glosso is separated into each "node" and planted one by one. Best if you got assistant otherwise be prepared to get backache after planting.


Result after don't-know-how-long of planting


Slowly filling up with water.

[PROX]

Growth after Day 2
Note - apologize for the mis-focus picture but I hope you guys can see the new shoots.



Growth after Day 7. More new shoots emerging from the soil

[PROX]

Latest FTS.



It is greener now . . .

[apisto31]

Very promising setup Bro. That should look good when matured.

[zonkkie]

Wow... great patience in planting the Glosso.... did you so the same with your 5ft? Oto already in?

[PROX]

Replace 2 x 24W T5HO Original light bulb (Katana) with 2 x 24W T5HO Giesemann Powerchrome Midday.

I guess I am now a sucker for German made stuff.

Zonkkie - Very sharp eyes..yes, I added 6 otos. I took 2 days to plant Glosso in 5ft tank. I don't know how many hours of planting...

[solidvenom]

Very promising setup. need more pic

[PROX]

Day 12



Yet to be dirty glassware :wink:

Update:

-Added in 5 baby otos.
-Start to dose liquid fert BorneoWild Growth and ADA Brighty K. Both <1ml daily.
-Continue to dose 2 drops of ADA Phyton Git and dilute small amount of BorneoWild Bacter Crystal after each water change.

[PROX]

Day 15.



Bought 5 of this little cute otos. Can't resist myself.



Supplement/fert to boost the growth.

[zonkkie]

Slowly filling up with water.

Hey, can I ask where did you buy the blue things to hold the hose? Very useful stuff but I never saw before. Thanks!

[PROX]

I got it from LFS. Quite common and widely available. I even saw it in some of the hardware shops.

[DYLAN]

Hey, can I ask where did you buy the blue things to hold the hose? Very useful stuff but I never saw before. Thanks!

I bought mine at C328 and its not expensive. Very useful stuff indeed.