What To Do With A 3Gal?

[RossC]

Ok so I didn't want to have to buy a load of new stuff again to set the 25L so I stuck to the little 3 gal its sat on my desk. Had a go at scaping it sort of Iwagumi style but not happy with it yet, plus dust needs to settle so photos soon hopefully

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Cool looking forward to seeing it, also I saw the other day that boraras brigittae are called mosquito rasboras and chili rasboras, if you're on the lookout

 

[Salam]

Looking forward to pics

 

[wirralbull]

A pair of scarlet badis would be a good option

 

[the_lock_man]

The problem with both chilli rasbos and CPDs is that they like to shoal, and having them in a large enough group for them to feel comfortable means you would overstock an 11l tank. 5 neons would be way too much.

You could go with a SFF (betta) but if you want shrimp as well, then the SFF might well consider the shrimp to be lunch.

Endlers are pretty small and don't need to be in a group.

But if anyone is ever nice enough to buy me a pico-tank like that, I'm gonna do what Tolan said - loads of Java Moss and a colony of shrimp - probably Crystal Red or if I can find any, Orange Eyed Blue Tiger Shrimp. And if I can get them breeding......

 

[RossC]

Might just keep to shrimp, need to cycle first anyway so gonna be weeks before I stock. Getting camera out....
Added a few bits of HC cuba from the main tank, amazon sword and some java moss onto the main rock. Dosed with TNC ferts and flourish excel under a 20W desk lamp
Here we go:

 

[Salam]

Looking good, really like it

 

[RossC]

Looking good, really like it

Thanks I started a proper journal on it: HERE

 

[asheyna]

It's funny I was just coming on here to ask what I could do with a small desktop tank. Keeping fish is addicting, I'm still setting up my 35gal and I'm planning to set up a 10gal for my daughter next weekend (will be cycling her filter in my main tank). Now I'm pondering something pretty on my desk. What's the smallest I could get away with plants and shrimp in? I'm thinking like a 2 or 3 gallon. Would that work?
Also is there maybe a guide or ebook for setting up that kind of tank?

 

[RossC]

It's funny I was just coming on here to ask what I could do with a small desktop tank. Keeping fish is addicting, I'm still setting up my 35gal and I'm planning to set up a 10gal for my daughter next weekend (will be cycling her filter in my main tank). Now I'm pondering something pretty on my desk. What's the smallest I could get away with plants and shrimp in? I'm thinking like a 2 or 3 gallon. Would that work?
Also is there maybe a guide or ebook for setting up that kind of tank?

Setting up is easy enough maybe easier than a normal tank its just the restrictions on live stock. I'd love to put this on my desk but I can't risk water going into my computer

 

[Salam]

Will watch the journal! I am actually tempted now to start a pico tank for my soon to be new classroom. The kids would love a shrimp tank, but need to speak to the headteacher and site staff first.

 

[RossC]

Will watch the journal! I am actually tempted now to start a pico tank for my soon to be new classroom. The kids would love a shrimp tank, but need to speak to the headteacher and site staff first.

Sounds like a plan It would be interesting to compare the two tanks as time goes by. Would be handy to find out what works best

 

[Salam]

Will watch the journal! I am actually tempted now to start a pico tank for my soon to be new classroom. The kids would love a shrimp tank, but need to speak to the headteacher and site staff first.

Sounds like a plan It would be interesting to compare the two tanks as time goes by. Would be handy to find out what works best

Definitely! Can't wait to get my big Iwagumi tank properly started too. Will pick up minnt's rock this Sunday.

You realize that you are very local to me? About 10 minutes

Am thinking about getting the 14 l cube tank at Pets at Home, but won't start new job until September and then I have to make sure first that it's ok to have a classroom tank.

 

[RossC]

Will watch the journal! I am actually tempted now to start a pico tank for my soon to be new classroom. The kids would love a shrimp tank, but need to speak to the headteacher and site staff first.

Sounds like a plan It would be interesting to compare the two tanks as time goes by. Would be handy to find out what works best

Definitely! Can't wait to get my big Iwagumi tank properly started too. Will pick up minnt's rock this Sunday.

You realize that you are very local to me? About 10 minutes

Am thinking about getting the 14 l cube tank at Pets at Home, but won't start new job until September and then I have to make sure first that it's ok to have a classroom tank.

Oh yeah I never realised I'm right on the border to, Brownhills West by the M6 Toll. Which school do you teach at? How much is that from P@H? I got my 11L from BnM for £12

 

[Salam]

That's even closer. I'm in Cannock BTW.

Will start working in Rugeley, but I worked for four years at Wood Green in Wednesbury prior to my current year out. Wouldn't it be funny if you told me now that you went to that school?

I think the P@H one is 20-25, but it comes with a filter and is a nice glass cube. Although actually, the long shape might be better suitable, will have a look at B&M too.