Hey guys,
This thread is a spin off of another one ( http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f24/need-advice-for-2-tanks-243574-6.html#post2313714 ) where alot of my decisions where made. Anybody is welcome to follow along on the build. The only thing I ask is that haters go somewhere else. My methods and goals are unorthodox but proven. Constructive criticism is welcome but no rude "your a fish murderer if you dont do this my way" comments.
So my goal is to have an attractive, low maintenance setup. With my schedule and the location of the tank water changes are rarely done so I am going to setup so i dont really need water changes ( Tom's Bucket O' Mud (semi self-sustaining aquarium) this is my main resource). I also would like to supplement feeding with RCS bred in-tank.
On to the good stuff! Hardware:
25 gallon 24"L x 13"W x 19"H
24" Coralife T5NO 2x 14W
Frankensponge filter (filter parts fitted into a aquaclear sponge)
Heater (I dont remember the wattage)
Decor:
Various Rocks, Ecocomplete substrate, Driftwood
Plants:
Crypts, anubias, dwarf four leaf clover, some type of moss, SUGGESTIONS?
Fauna:
10x Kubato Rasbora ( Microdevario kubotai — Seriously Fish )
2-4x Scarlet Badis ( Dario dario – Scarlet Badis — Seriously Fish )
2-4x Crocodile Toothpick ( Indostomus crocodilus — Seriously Fish )
3x Otto ( Otocinclus macrospilus – Oto — Seriously Fish )
6x Habrosus Cory ( Corydoras habrosus (Salt and Pepper Cory) — Seriously Fish )
Inverts: RCS, Snails, and Ostropods
The plan is to add the ecocomplete in in about 2 weeks and have it hilled up alot. Then have the rocks and such arranged hopefully in a nice looking display. Then hopefully my plants will look good. I want the dwarf clover and the crypts to essentially carpet the whole bottom. The moss I want to use to cover the sponge filter. I dont know what type though because I dont want to have it grow wild. The goal is too pick plants that need little to no trimming. The anubias will likely be attached to the rock.
I am trying to nail down a good time line. I have the cories and ottos already. I will add the RCS next to allow them to start a strong colony. I am probably going to add the ostropods/copepods from a jar in my room by the window. Will they live without decaying plants? After they are established I will add the rest of the fish.
So I am open to, and hoping for, suggestions! Thanks for following and God bless!
This thread is a spin off of another one ( http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f24/need-advice-for-2-tanks-243574-6.html#post2313714 ) where alot of my decisions where made. Anybody is welcome to follow along on the build. The only thing I ask is that haters go somewhere else. My methods and goals are unorthodox but proven. Constructive criticism is welcome but no rude "your a fish murderer if you dont do this my way" comments.
So my goal is to have an attractive, low maintenance setup. With my schedule and the location of the tank water changes are rarely done so I am going to setup so i dont really need water changes ( Tom's Bucket O' Mud (semi self-sustaining aquarium) this is my main resource). I also would like to supplement feeding with RCS bred in-tank.
On to the good stuff! Hardware:
25 gallon 24"L x 13"W x 19"H
24" Coralife T5NO 2x 14W
Frankensponge filter (filter parts fitted into a aquaclear sponge)
Heater (I dont remember the wattage)
Decor:
Various Rocks, Ecocomplete substrate, Driftwood
Plants:
Crypts, anubias, dwarf four leaf clover, some type of moss, SUGGESTIONS?
Fauna:
10x Kubato Rasbora ( Microdevario kubotai — Seriously Fish )
2-4x Scarlet Badis ( Dario dario – Scarlet Badis — Seriously Fish )
2-4x Crocodile Toothpick ( Indostomus crocodilus — Seriously Fish )
3x Otto ( Otocinclus macrospilus – Oto — Seriously Fish )
6x Habrosus Cory ( Corydoras habrosus (Salt and Pepper Cory) — Seriously Fish )
Inverts: RCS, Snails, and Ostropods
The plan is to add the ecocomplete in in about 2 weeks and have it hilled up alot. Then have the rocks and such arranged hopefully in a nice looking display. Then hopefully my plants will look good. I want the dwarf clover and the crypts to essentially carpet the whole bottom. The moss I want to use to cover the sponge filter. I dont know what type though because I dont want to have it grow wild. The goal is too pick plants that need little to no trimming. The anubias will likely be attached to the rock.
I am trying to nail down a good time line. I have the cories and ottos already. I will add the RCS next to allow them to start a strong colony. I am probably going to add the ostropods/copepods from a jar in my room by the window. Will they live without decaying plants? After they are established I will add the rest of the fish.
So I am open to, and hoping for, suggestions! Thanks for following and God bless!