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[elephantnose3334]

I am planning to collect all the Petworx cube aquariums (all in one kits and tanks without filtration and clamp lamps) after the 10.6L tank is done. One of the starfire aquaria are a 40cm cube. I just need the lighting and filtration to do those tanks. I like cube aquaria compared to rectangular aquaria.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I am planning to collect all the Petworx cube aquariums (all in one kits and tanks without filtration and clamp lamps) after the 10.6L tank is done. One of the starfire aquaria are a 40cm cube. I just need the lighting and filtration to do those tanks. I like cube aquaria compared to rectangular aquaria.

Cube Is cool for looks, and great for shrimp and snail tanks but MUCH less ideal for fishkeeping, and drastically limits options for what kinds of fish you can (or, rather, should) keep

 

[elephantnose3334]

Cube Is cool for looks, and great for shrimp and snail tanks but MUCH less ideal for fishkeeping, and drastically limits options for what kinds of fish you can (or, rather, should) keep

Yeah, but cube is easier to carry for me, unless the cube is really big, and rectangular would require two people to carry it.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Yeah, but cube is easier to carry for me, unless the cube is really big, and rectangular would require two people to carry it.

There is no need to carry it once it’s set up. It never needs to come down until you no longer want it. The tank should never be moved during Water changes, and absolutely never moved with water in it for risk of the seal breaking, so that’s not a problem

 

[elephantnose3334]

There is no need to carry it once it’s set up. It never needs to come down until you no longer want it. The tank should never be moved during Water changes, and absolutely never moved with water in it for risk of the seal breaking, so that’s not a problem

I only carry cube tanks when they are empty and ready to be set up. Cubes are easier for me because despite there will be a limited choice of fish, shrimp and some fish will thrive in them.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Patiently waiting for the cube tank collection to begin... It will take a while for the collection to begin. I am behaving more appropriately than last night. Things are different lately.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Looking up Amazon.com.au fish tanks, most of them are 1 or 2 gallons. I can do an aquascape without putting fish, shrimp or snails in, just a small plant-only aquarium. I found two good candidates for a really small aquascape, a 1 gallon cube from Lifegard Aquatics and a 2.1 gallon cube and a 1.2 gallon tall from Hiro Aquatics. Ignoring their claims of the tanks being suitable for fish, shrimp and snails. These tanks are not suitable for any fish, shrimp and snails, but could do as a plant-only aquarium. It is possible to do a nice aquascape on these tanks, but we'll see.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Watched some cube aquarium aquascapes on YouTube to gain inspiration. Everything's okay at the moment. The tetras are resting now and I'm doing more research on the realm of proper aquascaping with plants and hardscape.

Looking up Amazon.com.au fish tanks, most of them are 1 or 2 gallons. I can do an aquascape without putting fish, shrimp or snails in, just a small plant-only aquarium. I found two good candidates for a really small aquascape, a 1 gallon cube from Lifegard Aquatics and a 2.1 gallon cube and a 1.2 gallon tall from Hiro Aquatics. Ignoring their claims of the tanks being suitable for fish, shrimp and snails. These tanks are not suitable for any fish, shrimp and snails, but could do as a plant-only aquarium. It is possible to do a nice aquascape on these tanks, but we'll see.

@GaryE and @Essjay, I wanted to ask a question about tanks I found on Amazon.com.au and gain some advice about it. Earlier I wrote about going into Amazon to look at aquaria but most of them are too small for fish, shrimp and snails. But I might try an aquascape in such a small body of water. The three good candidates of a small, nano aquarium without any animal inhabitants are a 1 gallon cube ($97), a 1.2 gallon tall aquarium ($112) and a 2.1 gallon cube ($110), despite they are expensive. US imports may differ from Australian imports, because they originate from the United States. Out of the three, the 2.1 gallon cube is the probably the best choice for the future miniature aquascape without any animal inhabitants.

Regarding plants, which plants are suitable for this tank size (7L, 2.1 gallons)?

 

[elephantnose3334]

Today's Sunday. About to feed the tetras and still waiting for good advice. The 2.1 gallon cube without animal inhabitants could be part of my future cube tank collection, but Amazon would have to be really careful when delivering it to my house. Shipping can take days or weeks due to it being a US import. Here is the tank:

https://www.amazon.com.au/HIRO-Aquatics-Frameless-Aquarium-20X20X20cm/dp/B09QH9VDRQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=HIRO%2BAQUATICS&qid=1706403186&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[elephantnose3334]

I am constantly researching good cube tanks (excluding Petworx cubic tanks, which I like the most) on different websites and seeing which ones are good for aquascaping and freshwater and/or saltwater use and which ones are not. I like cube tanks because they are suitable for me and mostly easier to carry than rectangular aquaria.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Hi @Fishmanic, welcome to the thread as you replied much earlier. I know that the smallest TOTM winner was a 12 litre aquarium, but I can go smaller than that, right? I can enter the Petworx 22cm cube 10.6L tank with chameleon shrimp and try to win TOTM in June, once it's completed, and cycled for a month or more. That tank will be my official first attempt of an aquascape. I am going into new horizons for cube tanks and as a Year 12 student. I am obsessed with cube tanks because they are usually easier to carry when I get ready to place them in a desired location.

 

[Fishmanic]

Yes you may enter the June TOTM contest.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Yes you may enter the June TOTM contest.

Also, I am going to build a collection of Petworx nano all in one kits and cubes without internal filtration tanks one day. The biggest one in the Petworx collection is 90L and the smallest, one of the two Petworx tanks I have currently, is 10.6L. I may also get a HIRO Aquatics 20cm 7L cube tank from Amazon.com.au, too. I just need a fishroom and flexing of creative muscles to make it work, but first I may need to move out my childhood home to chase my dreams.

 

[elephantnose3334]

I have a deadline until June to make the 10.6L aquascape with shrimp project. It may take a while, but I will do it eventually. Researching some stuff. The 10.6L is from my younger sister because she brought it originally for her betta; and she allowed me to use the tank for me after I asked her nicely for permission to use it. The tank will be used either as a plant-only tank or as a shrimp tank. Months ago, it was hidden away in a cupboard in the shed. I found the tank and a box which contained the light while looking for it a few days ago.

 

[elephantnose3334]

The forum has been helpful in the last couple of days. I understand that there are things that must be followed. I want to thank the following people for their contribution:

@Colin_T, thanks for everything you have done for the forum. I will use the 2L ice cream bucket method you mentioned to me for water changes of the 10.6L tank and other small aquaria. I have an empty ice cream bucket at hand. But not only that, you have given me great advice throughout the thread.

@AdoraBelle Dearheart and @Seisage , you have given me some amazing advice! Thank you for giving me the advice I need. It's okay to take over a thread though. You also gave me some motivation too, which is good.

@Essjay, @CaptainBarnicles, and @Fishmanic, thanks for helping me out. I really wanted some help, but I will take your advice as good advice. You are good people that are helpful.

@GaryE, you are a good teacher. Thanks for giving me motivation and good advice. Teachers are good people to talk with.