tiny UNS high tech caridina scape

[S.G.A]

This journal will be focused on my high-tech UNS 45l (measuring 45x17x17cm, 13L). I had an old scape in this but wanted something fresh, so I tore down the old scape and set up this simple yet intriguing hardscape. Here are the specs:

Tech:
-UNS 45l
-Chihiros WRGB II
-CO2 at 45bpm via hongkoong diffusor
-small internal filter
-Dennerle plants + Amazonia V2 soil
-Dragon wood
-Lava rock

Flora:
-Micranthemum tweedei ‘monte carlo’
-Rotala rotundifolia ‘blood red’
-Cryptocoryne parva
-Riccardia chamedryfolia
-Fissidens fontanus
-Bucephalandra sp. ‘needle leaf’ (to be planted)

Fauna:
-Caridina shrimp (to be decided)

Some further info about this tank:
The majority of the soil is used Dennerle plants soil from the previous scape. I also used about a litre of Amazonia. The ferts I’m using is APT 3. I initially set this tank up using a twinstar 45b but I really wanted a light that packs a punch so I opted for this WRGB II. I’m really enjoying it even though it’s overkill on this small setup. I’m using demineralised water from the grocery store as I can’t yet set up an RO unit. On this small volume it really isn’t a problem. I remineralize the water using Shrimp King GH+. I can’t use an external filter as I can’t find any lily pipes that will fit. If anyone knows of some please tell me. The tank has been running for 2 weeks now.

 

[megwattscreative]

I hope you find the right lily pipes! Also love the mf doom canvas (?) 🙂

 

[Little]

Aquario do those plastic Lilly pipes called neo flow. You might be able to cut them to fit somehow? I saw them on a video where they seemed bendy. Someone may have used them and can advise if they can likely be cut.

 

[S.G.A]

I hope you find the right lily pipes! Also love the mf doom canvas (?) 🙂

It has become a recurring theme in every tank lol. Love MF Doom.

Aquario do those plastic Lilly pipes called neo flow. You might be able to cut them to fit somehow? I saw them on a video where they seemed bendy. Someone may have used them and can advise if they can likely be cut.

I’ll look into it thanks!!