10l Planted Journal

[Curiosity101]

lol...great pics!

 

[tom_os]

Aqua Essentials order came this morning (substrate, co2 and fertz)

So i began to set up the tank. found the perfect place next to the all important tv and xbox=]

put in a layer to Tropica plant substrate

then washed 1 bag of sand and put it in with a gradual slope towards the back. i dont think is is quite enough soo...

added another half bag of black gravel which i think makes it look alot better

then i washed the rocks and experimented with different positions. after a quick play around i found a position i liked but i will probably change it again alot before i get the perfect look. because it is such a small tank it is hard to fit them all in.

i then pinched a light from another tank so you can see it a bit better!

oh whilst looking at it i found quite a few scratches on the glass to i used a bt of toothpaste to try and get that out and now waiting for it to dry.

i will probably fill it up with water to get a better idea of what it lookes like in a bit and use an old filter on it whilst i wait for the HOB one to arrive. im also waiting for the light.

will update with a few pics later. please tell me what you think!

 

[oliesminis]

I like the layout very much.

theres is a lot of substrate in there, its probably only going to take 5l now

 

[tom_os]

probably

 

[Curiosity101]

Still looks like it will be very nice, even at a much smaller literage.

I just sent a quote to an aquarium making company that happens to be situated in Sheffield!!
quotes for 10" cube (16l) 11" cube (22l) 12" cube(28l). Can't wait for a response. I do intend on copying you once I get my tank.

 

[tom_os]

cool

just filled it up with water and kinda disturbed a little of the substarte so wacked a filter on to clear it

new pics coming later

 

[Nick16]

too much substrate mate, some depth is good but unless you enhance the effect, it will look out of balance.

 

[tom_os]

it looks in the picture then it really is because the sand was sticking to the rocks etc. will take another pic in a bit to show you

 

[SuperColey1]

should've put some mulm under the substrate. would've avoided cycling!!!

Looks good though, not sure on the high slope but we'll see when the plants are in.

AC

 

[tom_os]

what mulm?

i have loads of mature media i will be using

 

[SuperColey1]

So you're putting fish straight in then?

AC

 

[tom_os]

no. im not having fish, just maybe a few shrimps once i have finished planting

 

[Curiosity101]

Is he putting fish in a...10l planted?

 

[Truck]

Is he putting fish in a...10l planted?

i wouldnt be scared to put 5 ember tetras in a 10 litre, im actually considering it myself.

 

[tom_os]

i could have fish but i got fish in other tank. plus i think shrimps would look nicer and more interesting