Planted 10 Gallon Dwarf Puffer Tank UPDATE 4-3-07 - Aquarium Advice

JDogg · 11-04-2006, 10:40 AM

ok if you have been browsing about you might have noticed that i am starting a Planted 10 gallon Dwarf Puffer tank. i thought i might post some pictures on the topic...

if you want some background on what has led up to this try these threads...
Dwarf Puffer Advice
and
Lighting for a 10 (now with dosing)

few particulars first... 10 gallon tank, lighting is 2 CF bulbs that are 20 watt - 75 watt equivalent daylight 6500K bulbs (no idea how may WPG they are) but my goal is to medium-low
no co2 (but can do a couple DIY bottles and a bubble ladder later, will probably dose excel for a while)
for dosing i was thinking
1/8 tsp NO3
1/8 tsp K
1/32 tsp PO4
also CSM+B
how does that look, this dose would be after PWC only...

in habitants will be 2 DP (1M and 1F if i can sex them right) 3 otos, two kuli loach and maybe some ghost shrimp, once the plants grow in...

here is a shot from last night

water was still cloudy, guess i did not wash gravel good enough...

here is this morning after adding some plant clippings harvest from my 75 gallon

this is my first try at mixing a rock-scape with a plant-scape...i have tried both individually, but not mixed them

what do you think?
the rocks are all gray igneous rocks, except ofcourse the slate holding down the wood, should be chemicaly inert, but will watch water chemistry. in fact the pointy rock on the left hand side is a piece of Mt. St. Helen, Blown 50 miles from the crater in the 1980 eruption! (sorry i'm, a geology Geek and a Fish Geek!!!)

plants...
Some Java Moss tied to the driftwood
2 small Amazon Swords (thanks jchilln)
Hygrophila polysperma v. Ceylon
Wisteria
1 small Aponogeton undulatus
Myriophyllum mattogrossense
Carolina Fanwort
and some small, young Narrow Leaf Chain Swords

i know i need more plants, will probably pick some up when i pick up the puffers tomorrow. i want a little variety from what is in my 75

thoughts? ideas? suggestions?

Thanks!

**Purrbox** · 11-04-2006, 10:50 AM

I'd probably wait for the plants to fill in a bit before picking up the DP's. One of the major reasons for placing them in a heavily planted tank is to diffuse their aggression towards eachother. It also helps by giving them a more interesting space to explore, and keeps them happier as a result. Once the plants fill in a bit more they will fill both of these functions much better.

JDogg · 11-04-2006, 08:03 PM

Added some more plant clippings

WaterPond · 11-04-2006, 08:06 PM

did you buy DPs, i'm guessing no seeing as how you have some snails in there LOL

JDogg · 11-04-2006, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaterPond

did you buy DPs, i'm guessing no seeing as how you have some snails in there LOL

not yet, i have 3 otis and 2 kuli loaches in there already...

the plan was to get them tomorrow, while wife is at dog class with puppy...

plants are probably still not dense enough...

i may just do a little more pruning and adding... i am not patient

mr funktastic · 11-04-2006, 08:25 PM

just buy more plants with the puffers

lolits an excuse to get more lol. tanks looks good so far. should look awesome once it fills in.

JDogg · 11-04-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr funktastic

just buy more plants with the puffers

lolits an excuse to get more lol. tanks looks good so far. should look awesome once it fills in.

my thoughts exactly...

mr funktastic · 11-04-2006, 08:56 PM

u should get a new tank aswell sinice u will need somewhere to move all the trimmings to once it fills up. and u could use it to breed snails to feed the puffer.... if u work this right u could get like 2 more tanks out of this one lol

JDogg · 11-04-2006, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr funktastic

u should get a new tank aswell sinice u will need somewhere to move all the trimmings to once it fills up. and u could use it to breed snails to feed the puffer.... if u work this right u could get like 2 more tanks out of this one lol

i have another 10 gallon...

i was thinking of using it to breed guppys and snails...

it was given to me used and was used to house mice

need to redo the sealant in the corners where the ate it

mr funktastic · 11-04-2006, 09:45 PM

lol redoing the silicone is super easy. should make for a nice breeding tank. good luck and i cant wait to see pics of it.

11-04-2006, 10:40 AM	#1
JDogg Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northfield, MN Posts: 2,221 Images: 12	Planted 10 Gallon Dwarf Puffer Tank UPDATE 4-3-07 ok if you have been browsing about you might have noticed that i am starting a Planted 10 gallon Dwarf Puffer tank. i thought i might post some pictures on the topic... if you want some background on what has led up to this try these threads... Dwarf Puffer Advice and Lighting for a 10 (now with dosing) few particulars first... 10 gallon tank, lighting is 2 CF bulbs that are 20 watt - 75 watt equivalent daylight 6500K bulbs (no idea how may WPG they are) but my goal is to medium-low no co2 (but can do a couple DIY bottles and a bubble ladder later, will probably dose excel for a while) for dosing i was thinking 1/8 tsp NO3 1/8 tsp K 1/32 tsp PO4 also CSM+B how does that look, this dose would be after PWC only... in habitants will be 2 DP (1M and 1F if i can sex them right) 3 otos, two kuli loach and maybe some ghost shrimp, once the plants grow in... here is a shot from last night water was still cloudy, guess i did not wash gravel good enough... here is this morning after adding some plant clippings harvest from my 75 gallon this is my first try at mixing a rock-scape with a plant-scape...i have tried both individually, but not mixed them what do you think? the rocks are all gray igneous rocks, except ofcourse the slate holding down the wood, should be chemicaly inert, but will watch water chemistry. in fact the pointy rock on the left hand side is a piece of Mt. St. Helen, Blown 50 miles from the crater in the 1980 eruption! (sorry i'm, a geology Geek and a Fish Geek!!!) plants... Some Java Moss tied to the driftwood 2 small Amazon Swords (thanks jchilln) Hygrophila polysperma v. Ceylon Wisteria 1 small Aponogeton undulatus Myriophyllum mattogrossense Carolina Fanwort and some small, young Narrow Leaf Chain Swords i know i need more plants, will probably pick some up when i pick up the puffers tomorrow. i want a little variety from what is in my 75 thoughts? ideas? suggestions? Thanks! __________________ Follow my adventures into the land of Nano Reefs HERE http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...f/DSC01648.jpg

11-04-2006, 10:50 AM	#2
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,393	I'd probably wait for the plants to fill in a bit before picking up the DP's. One of the major reasons for placing them in a heavily planted tank is to diffuse their aggression towards eachother. It also helps by giving them a more interesting space to explore, and keeps them happier as a result. Once the plants fill in a bit more they will fill both of these functions much better. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

11-04-2006, 08:03 PM	#3
JDogg Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northfield, MN Posts: 2,221 Images: 12	Added some more plant clippings __________________ Follow my adventures into the land of Nano Reefs HERE http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...f/DSC01648.jpg

11-04-2006, 08:06 PM	#4
WaterPond Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Corunna, Ontario (outside of sarnia) Posts: 2,616 Images: 5	did you buy DPs, i'm guessing no seeing as how you have some snails in there LOL __________________ Jason Canadian Aquarium Auction!

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11-04-2006, 08:25 PM	#6
mr funktastic Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: alliston, ON Posts: 2,220 Images: 17	just buy more plants with the puffers lolits an excuse to get more lol. tanks looks good so far. should look awesome once it fills in.

11-04-2006, 08:56 PM	#8
mr funktastic Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: alliston, ON Posts: 2,220 Images: 17	u should get a new tank aswell sinice u will need somewhere to move all the trimmings to once it fills up. and u could use it to breed snails to feed the puffer.... if u work this right u could get like 2 more tanks out of this one lol

11-04-2006, 09:45 PM	#10
mr funktastic Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: alliston, ON Posts: 2,220 Images: 17	lol redoing the silicone is super easy. should make for a nice breeding tank. good luck and i cant wait to see pics of it.

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