**Before anybody replies I would like to state that I hav efull understanding that this may not work. I am perfectly able and willing to step in if things head south. Please do not post on here saying you think it is not possible or a waste of time. I will be doing my research and carefully observing the situation as time goes.**
Ok so Im trying again. I have an idea for a beautiful low maintenance tank. This is mostly just about the pretty tank and the low maintenance part is just an added thing for fun if it works. However I do want to give this the best possible shot. So here are my ideas. Please point out any kinks you see and any advice. If you have tried something similar please tell me about it!
I am thinking a 20 gallon long tank. It will be well planted. In one back corner I will build up a small "marshy" area using slate and aquarium gravel. In the "marshy" area I will plant lucky bamboo and maybe 1 or 2 other plants. I have a marina slim 10 filter that has a removable "powerhead" with a kind of sponge filter on it. I want to attach a hos to this to drain into the marsh and create a waterfall. I will have pothos vine (very effective toxin eliminator) hanging its roots in the water. I will also have duckweed over the top.
I will be adding a colony of RCS and a colony of endlers livebearers. I havent decided on the last fish yet. The plan is to add something to keep the endlers population in check.
So I do have a list of questions:
1) If I have say half of a glass top on the tank (opposite the swamp) then what lighting would add enough light to go through the duckweed and keep low light plants (anubias, banana plant, wisteria) alive without the need for co2 or ferts?
2) Should I add biomaterial to the middle of the swamp area?
3) What could be the last fish?
Im sure I will think up more questions but I want to make sure I get this right. I was thinking LED lighting as I found a cheap supplier of 5500-6500K LEDs but dont know how much would be needed to keep everyone happy.
Again I understand the risk and my responsibility to watch out for the fish. If anything seems wrong (toxic water, lack of food) I WILL step in in any way necessary.
Thanks and God bless!
Ok so Im trying again. I have an idea for a beautiful low maintenance tank. This is mostly just about the pretty tank and the low maintenance part is just an added thing for fun if it works. However I do want to give this the best possible shot. So here are my ideas. Please point out any kinks you see and any advice. If you have tried something similar please tell me about it!
I am thinking a 20 gallon long tank. It will be well planted. In one back corner I will build up a small "marshy" area using slate and aquarium gravel. In the "marshy" area I will plant lucky bamboo and maybe 1 or 2 other plants. I have a marina slim 10 filter that has a removable "powerhead" with a kind of sponge filter on it. I want to attach a hos to this to drain into the marsh and create a waterfall. I will have pothos vine (very effective toxin eliminator) hanging its roots in the water. I will also have duckweed over the top.
I will be adding a colony of RCS and a colony of endlers livebearers. I havent decided on the last fish yet. The plan is to add something to keep the endlers population in check.
So I do have a list of questions:
1) If I have say half of a glass top on the tank (opposite the swamp) then what lighting would add enough light to go through the duckweed and keep low light plants (anubias, banana plant, wisteria) alive without the need for co2 or ferts?
2) Should I add biomaterial to the middle of the swamp area?
3) What could be the last fish?
Im sure I will think up more questions but I want to make sure I get this right. I was thinking LED lighting as I found a cheap supplier of 5500-6500K LEDs but dont know how much would be needed to keep everyone happy.
Again I understand the risk and my responsibility to watch out for the fish. If anything seems wrong (toxic water, lack of food) I WILL step in in any way necessary.
Thanks and God bless!