20 gallon low light "elven tree" tank

nytowl83 · 07-03-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean117Ply

Is this going to be a shrimp only or are you going to add fish?

Very cool tank, love it!

Thanks

There are fishes now actually, all Shrimp safe. Will be adding an endemic type of Shrimp found here in the Philippines... more of a ghost shrimp looking ..well shrimp

SvenBoogie · 07-03-2009, 09:15 PM

I really like the design, I'm normally not a fan of 'boxy,' tall tanks, but you really put together something that makes it work in this case. I'd love to see some photos once the tank has had some time to develop.

kyle3 · 07-03-2009, 11:13 PM

that's a fabulous piece of driftwood and you did a great job of integrating it into your scape. it does look like a magical land! \

cheers-K

nytowl83 · 07-05-2009, 04:39 AM

update

The Brazilian MircoSwords are shooting a fair bit of shoots on a daily basis, I noticed that by this time (3 weeks) all the old roots have been changed to a pure white more tensile roots. I also supplemented phosphate the past week and a half (due to green spot algae)

So iam not sure which one boosted the new shoots coming out.

I also added 4 platys (with black rear fins) and 50 endemic dwarf shrimps found here in the Philippines. I dont know the species yet though, so i am reluctant to add cherry shrimps, i wouldnt want to hybridize.

oh yeah, all my windelov have plantlets! all 10 bunches of em!... Can anyone tell me how to ummm seperate the plantlets or do i just leave it there?

Cheers!

Ben

nytowl83 · 07-05-2009, 03:12 PM

Our Philippine dwarf shrimp... I have no clue what the taxonomic id is :P

clearleaf · 07-10-2009, 11:22 PM

I'm going to have to agree with the wife here. I wouldn't be surprised if you caught one of your shrimp snacking on a chocolate-covered shortbread cookie made by one of the keebler elves hiding in that thing.

Oh, and love the tank, I actually like the rock in front although I'd experiment with tipping it over or something because it IS a bit tall, but really its fine.

**Karackle** · 07-14-2009, 09:28 PM

Wow! I totally agree with CLWatkins, this has got to be the coolest "tree" I've seen! In the more recent picture of the whole tank from the top, it look AMAZING, just like it's a real tree in a forest with some elves hiding in it somewhere! The moss on the bottom around the "roots" is just PERFECT and look incredible.

Well done!

You've given me some inspirational ideas to try when I redo my 20 High (I'm moving in about 6 weeks so I plan to tear it down and build it back up from scratch) this gives me a GREAT idea how to add some good looking height to the tank!

Thanks for the inspiration!

**Ugly Genius** · 07-15-2009, 05:15 AM

Great tree!

I gotta agree with cl, though. The rock doesn't work. Way too distracting in an otherwise great hardscape.

nytowl83 · 07-15-2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Genius

Great tree!

I gotta agree with cl, though. The rock doesn't work. Way too distracting in an otherwise great hardscape.

Thanks UG, hmmm i tilted the rock to the right though so its a little lower. Will post pics in a few days. If the rock isnt there i dont know what else to put. I felt that the microswords looked a little boring if its just a plain field.

I was thinking of making a small cave, but i never seem to have any free time (or energy, too tired) these days.

The microswords are filling in nicely, faster that i expected!

**Karackle** · 07-15-2009, 02:39 PM

I was just looking at the first post again, I actually really like it without the rock, it really makes the tree stand out that way.

finfan · 07-15-2009, 04:20 PM

your tree is really cool, very well done, the rock - not so sure the shape or placement is the best imho, very nice shrimp and tetras, imo the platy's take away more than they add

mgdmirage · 07-17-2009, 09:39 AM

You did an excellent job creating that tree! All the fern and swords look great too

nytowl83 · 07-17-2009, 03:44 PM

thanks

i took out the rock but left the amazon sword... its growing pretty well for a low light setup hmmmm

**Tex Gal** · 07-17-2009, 04:41 PM

Love the tree. I think the tree is strong enough to stand on it's own. It's not boring. Thinking also that the amazon sword will get too big.

If you need something else why not try some sort of stem plant to keep trimmed like bushes. Or maybe Lobelia cardinalis (small form) in a stand or three. That wouldn't compete with your tree but would give you a little more than just your tree.

mgdmirage · 07-17-2009, 08:52 PM

I can't get over the tree, the overhang is just awesome looking, i just want to: shrink, put scuba gear on, and sit under it!

07-03-2009, 11:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
kyle3 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 415	that's a fabulous piece of driftwood and you did a great job of integrating it into your scape. it does look like a magical land! \ cheers-K __________________ 20 Long Journal 5 gallon planted betta tank 6 gallon planted

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Karackle Tankaholic (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,995	Wow! I totally agree with CLWatkins, this has got to be the coolest "tree" I've seen! In the more recent picture of the whole tank from the top, it look AMAZING, just like it's a real tree in a forest with some elves hiding in it somewhere! The moss on the bottom around the "roots" is just PERFECT and look incredible. Well done! You've given me some inspirational ideas to try when I redo my 20 High (I'm moving in about 6 weeks so I plan to tear it down and build it back up from scratch) this gives me a GREAT idea how to add some good looking height to the tank! Thanks for the inspiration! __________________ Check out my online jewelry store! zombeader.etsy.com (or click below) I make custom pieces too! 30g Planted tank, ~~20gH Planted tank~~, ~~10g Guppy/Endler Breeding Tank~~, ~~5g Planted Betta Tank~~ 2 Dogs, Leo an 12 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 4 year old Poodle, 1 Crested gecko named Squishy I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

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Ugly Genius Experiments with Beauty (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,552	Great tree! I gotta agree with cl, though. The rock doesn't work. Way too distracting in an otherwise great hardscape. __________________ Mini-S Mini-M Mini-L Plant Glass Cube Mini-M

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Karackle Tankaholic (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,995	I was just looking at the first post again, I actually really like it without the rock, it really makes the tree stand out that way. __________________ Check out my online jewelry store! zombeader.etsy.com (or click below) I make custom pieces too! 30g Planted tank, ~~20gH Planted tank~~, ~~10g Guppy/Endler Breeding Tank~~, ~~5g Planted Betta Tank~~ 2 Dogs, Leo an 12 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 4 year old Poodle, 1 Crested gecko named Squishy I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

07-15-2009, 04:20 PM	#26 (permalink)
finfan Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 164	your tree is really cool, very well done, the rock - not so sure the shape or placement is the best imho, very nice shrimp and tetras, imo the platy's take away more than they add __________________ ADA 120p - 65 gallon planted community Eclipse system II tall - 30 gallon planted 6.6 gallon nano planted red cherry shrimp community AGA standard 55 - 55 gallon mixed cichlid

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SvenBoogie Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 418	I really like the design, I'm normally not a fan of 'boxy,' tall tanks, but you really put together something that makes it work in this case. I'd love to see some photos once the tank has had some time to develop.

07-05-2009, 04:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
nytowl83 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philippines Posts: 65	update The Brazilian MircoSwords are shooting a fair bit of shoots on a daily basis, I noticed that by this time (3 weeks) all the old roots have been changed to a pure white more tensile roots. I also supplemented phosphate the past week and a half (due to green spot algae) So iam not sure which one boosted the new shoots coming out. I also added 4 platys (with black rear fins) and 50 endemic dwarf shrimps found here in the Philippines. I dont know the species yet though, so i am reluctant to add cherry shrimps, i wouldnt want to hybridize. oh yeah, all my windelov have plantlets! all 10 bunches of em!... Can anyone tell me how to ummm seperate the plantlets or do i just leave it there? Cheers! Ben

07-05-2009, 03:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
nytowl83 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philippines Posts: 65	Our Philippine dwarf shrimp... I have no clue what the taxonomic id is :P

07-10-2009, 11:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
clearleaf Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nn Posts: 12	I'm going to have to agree with the wife here. I wouldn't be surprised if you caught one of your shrimp snacking on a chocolate-covered shortbread cookie made by one of the keebler elves hiding in that thing. Oh, and love the tank, I actually like the rock in front although I'd experiment with tipping it over or something because it IS a bit tall, but really its fine.

07-17-2009, 09:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
mgdmirage Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 73	You did an excellent job creating that tree! All the fern and swords look great too

07-17-2009, 03:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
nytowl83 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philippines Posts: 65	thanks i took out the rock but left the amazon sword... its growing pretty well for a low light setup hmmmm

07-17-2009, 04:41 PM	#29 (permalink)
Tex Gal Plant nut $Tex Gal's Avatar$ (View User Tanks) PTrader: (72/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Joshua, TX Posts: 1,451	Love the tree. I think the tree is strong enough to stand on it's own. It's not boring. Thinking also that the amazon sword will get too big. If you need something else why not try some sort of stem plant to keep trimmed like bushes. Or maybe Lobelia cardinalis (small form) in a stand or three. That wouldn't compete with your tree but would give you a little more than just your tree. __________________ Just keeping on keeping on.... 125G 10G Shrimp Tank

07-17-2009, 08:52 PM	#30 (permalink)
mgdmirage Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 73	I can't get over the tree, the overhang is just awesome looking, i just want to: shrink, put scuba gear on, and sit under it!

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