Micro Zen garden!

[MABJ]

On a completely unrelated note........ Bamboo.

What if I put some sweet bamboo in the middle?

Could anybody see this as a possible aquascape?

Jetajockey mentioned it in a thread somewhere and it made me think how cool it looks when it gets rooted

 

[tropicalmackdaddy]

On a completely unrelated note........ Bamboo.

What if I put some sweet bamboo in the middle?

Could anybody see this as a possible aquascape?

Jetajockey mentioned it in a thread somewhere and it made me think how cool it looks when it gets rooted

Dont the laeves have to be emersed?

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Dont the laeves have to be emersed?

They sure do, but in a .5 gallon micro that shouldn't be a problem. Those things are tiny. Definitely worth considering IMO.

 

[smileyface9]

Maybe have a line of bamboo in the back? But have some kind of hanging light ficture that goes above that way the bamboo can grow taller??

 

[Austin.b]

Maybe have a line of bamboo in the back? But have some kind of hanging light ficture that goes above that way the bamboo can grow taller??

Honestly, I don't think this is necessary. I'm sure light from an open window will be just fine or just everyday normal light

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Honestly, I don't think this is necessary. I'm sure light from an open window will be just fine or just everyday normal light

Yeah, that's how it's grown as a houseplant, near a window. Do you know if it'll grow under ambient room light away from a window? Guess if the tank is in a less lit part of a room it might not be a bad idea to have the light. Plus having a light over it would really show it off!

 

[MABJ]

Thanks for all the responses. Based on what I'm hearing, I'm going to have to saw the inner half of the lid off regardless of what I want to do. I like the lid cause it gives a nice rim. But that's about it.

This tank could easily be near a window. The back is black so it wouldn't even let light in towards the back end.

Any suggestions on bamboo types to look at? I liked the small stems in the back to create a background idea. Loved it.

What type is that and what other types should I consider

 

[maxwellag]

I'm not sure what type it is, but IMO all bamboo looks cool. A bamboo wall in the back would look awesome.

 

[tropicalmackdaddy]

Thanks for all the responses. Based on what I'm hearing, I'm going to have to saw the inner half of the lid off regardless of what I want to do. I like the lid cause it gives a nice rim. But that's about it.

This tank could easily be near a window. The back is black so it wouldn't even let light in towards the back end.

Any suggestions on bamboo types to look at? I liked the small stems in the back to create a background idea. Loved it.

What type is that and what other types should I consider

Or maybe dried hallow bamboo? The shrimp would like that.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Or maybe dried hallow bamboo? The shrimp would like that.

Yep. Just make sure that if you buy bamboo it isn't coated in a sealer. I grow it in the yard (and eat the shoots in the spring). Google it.

 

[tropicalmackdaddy]

Yep i was thinking something like this:
http://tankscape.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-planted-buddha-betta-tank-peace-and.html

 

[angelvelez87]

Haha that is so cool!!! I even felt peace right away!!

 

[Bettaluv]

to prevent quick evaporation you could always use the top, but put a piece of plastic cling wrap over the big hole with some little holes poked in it...

 

[FreshObsessed]

Any updates?