Khuulio
Seedling
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- 17 Feb 2014
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Hi all, thanks for peeping into my build thread
Ever since a child, I was never allowed a pet cat or dog due to space limitations and allergies (yay!), thus I looked to the next best pet; Fish.
I first kept a small goldfish bowl, then a ten gallon, which now houses a few neon tetras in a dirted set up (basically untouched for 5 months, running for nearly a year). During the time of setup of the 10G Walstad, I chanced upon BigTom's "Bucket 'O Mud" and Alistair's "A Chocolate Puddle", and I was inspired to do something on a smaller scale, and ordered a tank.
Since it arrived a few days ago, I thought it would be nice to set up the journal for me to keep track of things and knowledge from you guys, note most of this is what I plan to do in the upcoming weeks.
Tank and stand
Substrate and scaping
At this current moment, I have two paths which I will consider over time.
A picture of the tank as is.
[DOUBLEPOST=1402906119][/DOUBLEPOST]I have purchased the tank, might just be me being over skeptical, but do you guys actually reckon the tank can hold all the water? It's 6mm, the guy said it is sufficient, but I'm having second thoughts?
Mainly because of the base of the tank;
Note how its only a edge supported and a brace in the middle? I feel like the small bracing plus 6mm glass might lead to 5k worth of electrical damage?
What do you guys think? Is it sufficient?
I might buy a plank of plywood to place on the brace, for even weight distribution.
Ever since a child, I was never allowed a pet cat or dog due to space limitations and allergies (yay!), thus I looked to the next best pet; Fish.
I first kept a small goldfish bowl, then a ten gallon, which now houses a few neon tetras in a dirted set up (basically untouched for 5 months, running for nearly a year). During the time of setup of the 10G Walstad, I chanced upon BigTom's "Bucket 'O Mud" and Alistair's "A Chocolate Puddle", and I was inspired to do something on a smaller scale, and ordered a tank.
Since it arrived a few days ago, I thought it would be nice to set up the journal for me to keep track of things and knowledge from you guys, note most of this is what I plan to do in the upcoming weeks.
Tank and stand
- 70cm x 70cm x 35cm (lxbxh) all in 6mm glass, silicone edges, open top
- Basic pine stand, support on the rim of tank and a brace running through the middle.
- I'm looking for a sub-$100 AUD light, which could sustain an aquarium tank and the emergent plants. The top contender as of now is;
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- It is 16 x 3W CREE XP-E power LEDS, with a cooling fan, E27 fitting. It has a colour output of 8000k, with white and blue diodes.
- I'm looking for low wattage options, so this is the most feasible option, if you guys happen to come across anything better, please let me know, having difficulties with lighting because of tank dimensions.
- I could also do multiple smaller LED clusters but I have no clue of the wiring, or making a brace for all the lights (note the teenage budget).
Substrate and scaping
- Generic potting mix/ or compost topped off with fine gravel or sand.
- Possibly some rocks and driftwood is possible.
- Emergent: Planning to look for small species of Lillies, Calathea and maybe Maidenhair, whatever I can find in Bunnings.
- Immersed: Water Wisteria, Hygrophilia, Crypts, Anubias, Swords and Minature Vals. I'm going for whatever low/medium light options I can find at my local store.
At this current moment, I have two paths which I will consider over time.
- A shoal of tetras and a pair of pearl or dwarf gouramis.
- A sorority of female bettas and a tetra shoal.
A picture of the tank as is.
[DOUBLEPOST=1402906119][/DOUBLEPOST]I have purchased the tank, might just be me being over skeptical, but do you guys actually reckon the tank can hold all the water? It's 6mm, the guy said it is sufficient, but I'm having second thoughts?
Mainly because of the base of the tank;
Note how its only a edge supported and a brace in the middle? I feel like the small bracing plus 6mm glass might lead to 5k worth of electrical damage?
What do you guys think? Is it sufficient?
I might buy a plank of plywood to place on the brace, for even weight distribution.