Newbie, beginner's attempt on 1ft tank

[memzsa]

Hi all,

It has since been a few weeks of reading up and youtubing before my virgin attempt. I've learn lots here and visit LFS.. it's true not all LFS advise are reliable and this forum has been my credible studying material.

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Planning to condition water and plant for 2 weeks before adding shrimps.

Any advice on improvement?

Thank you AQ and All for valuable knowledge.

[Kiang]

Look great


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[memzsa]

Thanks Kiang.

[thebaldingaquarist]

Looks good! If there are some patches of mini fissiden on the main rock, it will look so much more natural!

[memzsa]

Looks good! If there are some patches of mini fissiden on the main rock, it will look so much more natural!

Thx, doing that for my next nano or 2 ft tank, have a rock tied with Fissiden to see if it grow before I buy a tank..

Think my ISTA HOF is a bit strong for Nano..

[thebaldingaquarist]

From the way you position the HOF and the rock, i would say its not too bad. the HC is not up rooting right?

The HC is grown with excel only?
How many wattage of what kind of lights did you use?

[memzsa]

From the way you position the HOF and the rock, i would say its not too bad. the HC is not up rooting right?

The HC is grown with excel only?
How many wattage of what kind of lights did you use?

yeah, to disperse it's strength. I used DYMAX Astro Light, thee HC was from Sea View..

still a newbie to use Excel for farming..

[thebaldingaquarist]

I would say.. Good Job!

Alot of people have issues with HC and excel!

[wongce]

Nicely done.... i share the same comment with uncle eric, some mini fissiden or algae on the rock will be great...hehe...

[memzsa]

Nicely done.... i share the same comment with uncle eric, some mini fissiden or algae on the rock will be great...hehe...

thanks, let me see if I can cramp in Mini Pelia between rock surface..

Oh by the way, any idea or link where I can read, on "how to grow algae"..

[memzsa]

Just to sharing an update. Sakura Red added to the tank. Holding up well. They were given by a friend, who self helped, dumping 10 Sakura in my tank, tank you hah.

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Seems to be holding up well, I think Sakura are more hardy than CRS.

The HC are rooting, the only issue the current pump is a bit rattling,

-anyone can suggest a silent HOF for office use..? I don't mind paying more for excellent filtration and quietness.

[killkyo]

I've been using Gex Slim for my 1ft in my room, no noise except for waterfall sound which can be eliminated by filling the water to the rim.
Beautiful tank you have too.

[memzsa]

I've been using Gex Slim for my 1ft in my room, no noise except for waterfall sound which can be eliminated by filling the water to the rim.
Beautiful tank you have too.

ok forget about my earlier statement, googled imaged, saw it.. pump inside water.. for a small tank it will heat up, unlikely good for shrimping..

thanks killkyo on your tank comment

[thebaldingaquarist]

thanks, let me see if I can cramp in Mini Pelia between rock surface..

Oh by the way, any idea or link where I can read, on "how to grow algae"..

to grow algae, there are 2 methods.
1. induce algae growth by throwing water parameters balance off, then remove algae from regions you don't want.
2. induce algae growth by throwing water parameters balance off, then reduce or eliminate water flow to regions that you want algae to grow.

to grow specific algae, a method i use is to "seed" the algae i want after choosing one of the 2 options above. that way, the algae that you want will get a head start.

[thebaldingaquarist]

Just to sharing an update. Sakura Red added to the tank. Holding up well. They were given by a friend, who self helped, dumping 10 Sakura in my tank, tank you hah.

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Seems to be holding up well, I think Sakura are more hardy than CRS.

The HC are rooting, the only issue the current pump is a bit rattling,

-anyone can suggest a silent HOF for office use..? I don't mind paying more for excellent filtration and quietness.

I need to have more friends like yours.

Eheim 2041 is my preferred HOF of choice. next up is the dophin. dophin has a model that has a large media capacity and adjustable flow.

[Dodofish]

Very nice. My first time was very screwed.

[memzsa]

I need to have more friends like yours.

Eheim 2041 is my preferred HOF of choice. next up is the dophin. dophin has a model that has a large media capacity and adjustable flow.

Hi Erctheanda,

Thanks for recommending Dolphin. It was $6 bucks from Sea View. Appreciate your silent recommendation !!

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Sakura very happy, and peaceful ! hah

[memzsa]

Very nice. My first time was very screwed.

Doing my second attempt.. might be like your first time. I'm using ADA Amazon substrate.

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hah.. leaving overnight "filtering"

[Dodofish]

Looks neat too. Haha

[Whitechicks7]

love ur rock haha makes it look like a mini volcano