My 20L build

[Bpophoto79]

My shrimp population is going to outgrow my 5 gallon desk tank soon so it's time to stand up the 20L that I bought a couple months ago on sale for $20. I'm going to run dual corner matten filters that were ordered from Swiss tropicals with airlift water returns and a heater. Very simple setup but it should be pretty neat. Here we go!

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[Bpophoto79]

Siliconing in the corner filter braces.

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[Bpophoto79]

Back glass painted black. I only did the center so that I can still easily see behind the corner filters.

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[Bpophoto79]

Corner filters in. I'll cut out for the water lifters,place the substrate,and fill with water later today. Its getting there!

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[Caliban07]

Looking good. What's your plans on full setup? Lights, substrate etc.


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[Bpophoto79]

I have a finnex 24/7 planted plus and carrib sea eco complete substrate. I haven't decided on decorations but it will be planted pretty heavily.

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[Caliban07]

Great stuff. Look forward to seeing the final decor.


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[Bpophoto79]

Airlift water jets

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[Bpophoto79]

Airlift water jets

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[Bpophoto79]

Filled with everything in place. The heater hides nicely behind the filter.

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[Bpophoto79]

Full tank shot. I like it! It's going to look great with plants and shrimp.

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[coralbandit]

Nice Build !
Love the whole design.
Thumbs up for swiss tropical!

 

[Bpophoto79]

Swiss tropical was great to work with. The initial response to the request for the filters was fast and friendly. Once the details were sorted out (a matter of 3 emails in 15 minutes) the order was placed and an invoice was sent. The order was put in the mail the next day. I paid less for the filter setup than I would have for a suitable HOB filter plus.... I'll never have to change the filter media. I call that a win!

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[Bpophoto79]

First addition. Watersprite.

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[Caliban07]

What are you feeding the Sprite?


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[Bpophoto79]

Api leaf zone until I get the cycle done and critters in. Then I'll just let them suck up nitrates.

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[Fresh2o]

Do you need plants? I have some that should do well in that tank. PM me.
That tank is an open canvas. My shrimp tank (under construction at the moment) is a 20L. Lots of room.

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[Laeris]

Yay Fresh! Get 'im!

I've got Marsilea coming in next week, going to see if he wants any. Also offered the mopani DW from my 5.5. I can't wait to see how it turns out~~~

 

[Bpophoto79]

I will hijack some of the marisilea. I'm thinking all bright greens for plants to let the shrimp really stand out... If I can find a nice piece of bonsai driftwood that won't break the bank I'd probably go a bit goofy over it.

@Fresh I'm checking out the pm now

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[Bpophoto79]

Starting to get more plants in.

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