DanV
Seedling
This is my second post here. I have introduced myself.
This thread is about my 3ft hillstream tank. Specs to follow:
Size: 3ft - 100l
Filtration: 1200lph powehead with internal manifold and sponge filter, 3000lph wavemaker and a Aquaclear 300 HOB.
Light: 2X T5's
Substrate: Pool Filter Sand
Hardscape: Collected in the nature
Ferts: NPK now and then.
CO2: none
There is a heater, but I don't use it. I sometimes have to cool the water with a fan.
Flora: Mosses and algae
Fauna: Pseudogastromyzon cheni/myersi
Stiphodon atropurpureus
Danio kyathit
Zippr loach
Homaloptera smithi
This tank has reached equilibrium. I can add NPK, leave the lights on for long, with no CO2, and the algae will stay away, except the GDA, which I want.
The aim of this tank is to simulate the hillstream environment, provide natural food, and to be minimum maintenance. I literally only have to top up and clean the front glass. Water stays good condition and fish are happy.
My gobies have become extremely active and vibrant, which is a good sign.
Below is a "timeline" of how the tank progressed through the 2 or more years.
Further, here's a few pics of my fish.
Stiphodon atropurpureus:
Pseudogastromyzon cheni/meyersi:
Zipper loach:
Homaloptera smithi:
I also had a crab in there at a time:
I have been on the hunt for Sewellia lineolata for about 2 years but it is impossible to find in SA. But there might be hope. This tank is fascinating me every day and is getting even better. This is the most successful tank I have ever had. I know it's not eye-candy, but it is wonderful, it has a personality and is unique. I am always looking for more suitable fish for this tank. I might even convert my 4ft into a river setup as well!
This thread is about my 3ft hillstream tank. Specs to follow:
Size: 3ft - 100l
Filtration: 1200lph powehead with internal manifold and sponge filter, 3000lph wavemaker and a Aquaclear 300 HOB.
Light: 2X T5's
Substrate: Pool Filter Sand
Hardscape: Collected in the nature
Ferts: NPK now and then.
CO2: none
There is a heater, but I don't use it. I sometimes have to cool the water with a fan.
Flora: Mosses and algae
Fauna: Pseudogastromyzon cheni/myersi
Stiphodon atropurpureus
Danio kyathit
Zippr loach
Homaloptera smithi
This tank has reached equilibrium. I can add NPK, leave the lights on for long, with no CO2, and the algae will stay away, except the GDA, which I want.
The aim of this tank is to simulate the hillstream environment, provide natural food, and to be minimum maintenance. I literally only have to top up and clean the front glass. Water stays good condition and fish are happy.
My gobies have become extremely active and vibrant, which is a good sign.
Below is a "timeline" of how the tank progressed through the 2 or more years.
Further, here's a few pics of my fish.
Stiphodon atropurpureus:
Pseudogastromyzon cheni/meyersi:
Zipper loach:
Homaloptera smithi:
I also had a crab in there at a time:
I have been on the hunt for Sewellia lineolata for about 2 years but it is impossible to find in SA. But there might be hope. This tank is fascinating me every day and is getting even better. This is the most successful tank I have ever had. I know it's not eye-candy, but it is wonderful, it has a personality and is unique. I am always looking for more suitable fish for this tank. I might even convert my 4ft into a river setup as well!