Hey all,
This is quite a simple question; I am just getting to setup a second tank for shrimp. (Have parked my big tank until I break it down and move it to decorate, at which point I will then re-plant and re-scape)
So, I have a Aquaone 40 (that’s a 55l), it’s a really nice looking tank that i am looking to make into a low tech (at the moment) planted shrimp tank.
No laughing at my artist skills (lack of) but i want it to looks something like this (only better and more realistic)
Items
1) Willow moss
2) TBC - carpeting plant
3) slate 1
4) slate 2
5) 9L Proscape shrimp
6) Tree????
Questions are:
1) How do make the tree? Planning on using willow mass for the leaves, but where or what do I sue for the branches & trunk etc??
2) I have 2 slabs of slate for the middle/back of the tank to make a cliff edge, behind the slate will be about 2/3 inches higher than the front. I have order the Proscape shrimp for the soil what will be about 1" all over, however, it’s not cheap, so what can I use under the soil at the back as a "packing materials" I was thinking gravel? Would this works? Or is there something better?
3) The tank has the standard light that 10 x 1W bright white LED's, will this be sufficient for the carpeting plant or will I need to invest in a more powerful / different spectrum light?
Many Thanks
This is quite a simple question; I am just getting to setup a second tank for shrimp. (Have parked my big tank until I break it down and move it to decorate, at which point I will then re-plant and re-scape)
So, I have a Aquaone 40 (that’s a 55l), it’s a really nice looking tank that i am looking to make into a low tech (at the moment) planted shrimp tank.
No laughing at my artist skills (lack of) but i want it to looks something like this (only better and more realistic)
Items
1) Willow moss
2) TBC - carpeting plant
3) slate 1
4) slate 2
5) 9L Proscape shrimp
6) Tree????
Questions are:
1) How do make the tree? Planning on using willow mass for the leaves, but where or what do I sue for the branches & trunk etc??
2) I have 2 slabs of slate for the middle/back of the tank to make a cliff edge, behind the slate will be about 2/3 inches higher than the front. I have order the Proscape shrimp for the soil what will be about 1" all over, however, it’s not cheap, so what can I use under the soil at the back as a "packing materials" I was thinking gravel? Would this works? Or is there something better?
3) The tank has the standard light that 10 x 1W bright white LED's, will this be sufficient for the carpeting plant or will I need to invest in a more powerful / different spectrum light?
Many Thanks
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