Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l Nano
So here is the start of my next aquascape and journal, I have stripped down my nano and started on re-scaping it. Wanted to do something different again so I have decided this time its rocks and rocks only!
For those interested, the definition of a "Tor", “this is a rock outcrop formed by weathering, usually found on or near the summit of a hill.â€
Equipment List
1. Aquarium, 35L 50cmL x 25cmW x 30cmH (approx 20"x10"x12")
2. CO2 pressurized, Wave Dual Gauge Co2 Regulator with Built in Solenoid and a FE with glass bubble counter and UP atomizer. Plus Cal Aqua Nano Drop checker.
3. Lights 2 x 18w compact T5 giving a total of 36w or just over 1 watt per litre
4. Substrate, ADA Amazonia powder with a a dozen Tropica capsules. The ADA is 50% new/50% reused from the last scape.
5. Filtration, already mature Eheim external 2222, 500lph. Plus a small internal 50w heater. Hoping for some glassware for my birthday next month, until then the lovely green Eheim pipe!
6. Ferts, will be using the ADA products, Step 1, Brighty K, Green Gain, Phyton Git & Green Brighty Special Lights.
7. Hardscape, ADA Seiryu Stone
Plants
I have taken plant inspiration from a lot of the tanks here on UKAPS, with the exception of HC i haven't tried any of the others. I have already purchased the plants so here you go:
1. Hemianthus Callitrichoides “Cuba†(HC), by Tropica
2. Marsilea Hirsute, by Tropica
3. Eleocharis Acicularius, by Aquafleur
4. Utriularia Graminifolia (UG), by Anubias
I have completed the rockwork and planted the Acicularis and Marsilea, will plant the rest over the weekend and post some pictures then, when i get chance
Thanks for looking
Andyh
So here is the start of my next aquascape and journal, I have stripped down my nano and started on re-scaping it. Wanted to do something different again so I have decided this time its rocks and rocks only!
For those interested, the definition of a "Tor", “this is a rock outcrop formed by weathering, usually found on or near the summit of a hill.â€
Equipment List
1. Aquarium, 35L 50cmL x 25cmW x 30cmH (approx 20"x10"x12")
2. CO2 pressurized, Wave Dual Gauge Co2 Regulator with Built in Solenoid and a FE with glass bubble counter and UP atomizer. Plus Cal Aqua Nano Drop checker.
3. Lights 2 x 18w compact T5 giving a total of 36w or just over 1 watt per litre
4. Substrate, ADA Amazonia powder with a a dozen Tropica capsules. The ADA is 50% new/50% reused from the last scape.
5. Filtration, already mature Eheim external 2222, 500lph. Plus a small internal 50w heater. Hoping for some glassware for my birthday next month, until then the lovely green Eheim pipe!
6. Ferts, will be using the ADA products, Step 1, Brighty K, Green Gain, Phyton Git & Green Brighty Special Lights.
7. Hardscape, ADA Seiryu Stone
Plants
I have taken plant inspiration from a lot of the tanks here on UKAPS, with the exception of HC i haven't tried any of the others. I have already purchased the plants so here you go:
1. Hemianthus Callitrichoides “Cuba†(HC), by Tropica
2. Marsilea Hirsute, by Tropica
3. Eleocharis Acicularius, by Aquafleur
4. Utriularia Graminifolia (UG), by Anubias
I have completed the rockwork and planted the Acicularis and Marsilea, will plant the rest over the weekend and post some pictures then, when i get chance
Thanks for looking
Andyh