I've had ups and downs with this tank, but we're still going.
Original Post from 2010:
Last week I spotted a good deal on a Mr. Aqua 3 gallon bow-back tank and an eheim HOB filter.
Decided that I didn't have enough tanks in the house, and now my guest bathroom needed one.
Tank: Mr. Aqua 3 Gallon Bow Front Aquarium Filter: Eheim Liberty 100 HOB with sponge intake Lighting: 27 Watt 6500K hampton bay light Substrate: Seachem Black Onyx Sand Plants: Riccia and HC CO2: DIY
I'm thinking 2 different ways.. 1 uses the plants to sort of blend with the background. Some light greens making people really look at the tank. The other uses light greens with a couple reds that stand out amongst the background...oh ya, and some rcs would be pretty cool in there as well.
I have that tank too! But anyway, I'd be worried about a white substrate getting dirty. But that's because I'm pretty lazy and wouldn't feel like cleaning it from time to time. I think a black substrate could look nice with the contrast against the white it's on. I also agree that a green plant for background would look nice against the wall. Maybe a darker green, though, is what I'd say. I'm partial to dwarf hairgrass, myself. HC is always nice in a nano.
After a few days of this thing sitting empty, I have come up with a few ideas. Going to run with the black onyx sand from my other tank. Also have some riccia, HC, and Glosso coming in the mail any day. Also, I like the ideas of finding a color combo in the BG to mess with the green paint in the back... Will see what I can come up with..
Added some rocks in the center, Riccia in the back, and some HC in the front. Within 24 hours of putting the tank together, my CO2 is already bubblin' the Riccia.
That's interesting how you did the sponge in the Eheim HOB 100 filter!
I did something similar, but put a very coarse "pre-filter" bit of sponge inside the strainer part of the intake tube (to keep baby shrimp safe). I found it kept clogging up and needed frequent attention. It never occurred to me to just put a wad of sponge in place of the strainer part.
Are you using window light?
-Jane
PS - I LOVE the Eheim HOB filters - built solid, very quiet, and easy to clean.
No window light, just the desk lamp. And I was experimenting with the sponge filter in the intake. It does need a bit more attention, and does slow down the flow of water a bit; but overall it seems to be an easy/cheap way to keep the lil shrimplets safe...
Thanks!
These tanks are tiny, I'd say shrimp over fish. Fish will probably jump, or at least feel cramped. Maybe Iwagumi?
Funny thing, as you posted this, I'm downstairs putting this tank together again! Give me a bit more, and I'll have pics of the new layout.
I know you wanted me to recreate the same layout, but I had to go with something new. Hope it's still appealing!
So I purchased some HC and DHG from GLA.
Split the roots into different tanks and boxes (indoors and out).
Most thriving, but my 10 gallon outside was getting too hot, so these are the pieces I was able to salvage.
Haven't decided about the tank options for post-flooding, but I'm thinking about doing something nice. roud:
Busted. It's no longer a toilet tank, but instead of losing the cool name, I added "mobile".
This tiny 3g moves around a lot, too bad I haven't done a good job of documenting all of it over the past couple years.
80% of the HC melted, but the remaining amount is growing back now. Plus I've planted DHG in the back, and it's establishing. I've also added a layer of aqua soil onto the black gravel, hopefully it will help. Once this tank looks a little more impressive, I'll post a proper update with photos.
It's been 2 months since the last picture update.
Although the amount of HC has shrunk drastically, it has finally taken root and is growing back rapidly.
Brought back from the dead! Got my "toilet tank" running again, Iwagumi with only HC.
Crappy pic, but growth is doing well (after some initial die off)!
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