3 gallon Shrimp Tree Journal

**boltp777** · 04-25-2009, 07:28 PM

Shrimp Tree 3 gallon

ok well since i tore down my 42 hex i decided to do a 3 nano tank. i am using the tank from a eclipse 3 kit.

Equipment
one single bulb 40 watt coral life fixture the bulb is half 10,000k and the other half is 6,700k
Pressurized Red Sea Co2
Obnious sponge filter will be replaced wit a red sea or palm filter will have to do for now.

Plant wise i have java moss tree right now and dwarf hairgrass which i am giving away to Tonysok. i am planning to have a carpet of HC.

Their is one amano in there now. 4 Red Cherry Shrimps. Planning on getting more shrimp and of course Red Crystal Shrimp =). Their is also one otto in there and two olive netrite snails.

Here is a pic of the tank. for now

**Seiryoku** · 04-26-2009, 12:27 AM

I like where this is going!

RamsRme · 04-26-2009, 12:35 AM

I like the way you did it rimless!

suebe333 · 04-26-2009, 12:41 AM

cool , how did you make the java moss "tree" ??

sewingalot · 04-26-2009, 01:32 AM

I miss your hex, but this is going to be awesome. Especially with the HC.

**boltp777** · 04-26-2009, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Seiryoku

I like where this is going!

yeah i can't wait

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Originally Posted by RamsRme

I like the way you did it rimless!

i love rimless tanks their amazing this my first.

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Originally Posted by suebe333

cool , how did you make the java moss "tree" ??

well actually i got a piece of mazanita that looked kind of like a tree shape than took the java moss out of the tank and shaped it into the wood so it would attach to it cuz java moss loves to attach itself to everything than shaped the moss into what i think a tree would look like

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Originally Posted by sewingalot

I miss your hex, but this is going to be awesome. Especially with the HC.

yeah i really can't wait i miss the hex too but this is my new project so im going to try hc im kind of nervous cause i heard how tiny the roots are and such im not really worried about lighting co2 etc cuz i have all that just getting it to stay down in the substrate. i am in need of a pair of actually aquascaping scissors and twizers i think once i get paid this week im going to try to get a new filter/ scissors/twizers.

Ishar · 04-26-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by boltp777

i am in need of a pair of actually aquascaping scissors and twizers i think once i get paid this week im going to try to get a new filter/ scissors/twizers.

Scissors: cuticle scissors from walmart or anywhere. They are perfect for this and are only about $3.00

Tweezers: went to my university and picked up a pair of forceps from the university book store for like $2- they are used for dissections in the biology department.

Just thought I would tell you some very economical options befor eyou spend more money than you have to

**boltp777** · 04-26-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ishar

Scissors: cuticle scissors from walmart or anywhere. They are perfect for this and are only about $3.00

Tweezers: went to my university and picked up a pair of forceps from the university book store for like $2- they are used for dissections in the biology department.

Just thought I would tell you some very economical options befor eyou spend more money than you have to

thanks ill def get the scissors and ill get some tweezers while im at it too thank you very much =)

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 04-26-2009, 05:21 PM

Looks like a great start! But isn't 40 watts over a 3 gallon tank a bit too much

brohawk · 04-26-2009, 10:01 PM

Don't buy the over priced high grade CRS! Everybody knows it's just a scam!!!

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 04-26-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brohawk

don't buy the over priced high grade crs! Everybody knows it's just a scam!!!

lol

**boltp777** · 04-26-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZooTycoonMaster

Looks like a great start! But isn't 40 watts over a 3 gallon tank a bit too much

the plants dont seem to be minding it at all lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by brohawk

Don't buy the over priced high grade CRS! Everybody knows it's just a scam!!!

o shush lol. i got that info from a website.

http://www.karmafarmaquatics.net/crredshc.html

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Originally Posted by ZooTycoonMaster

lol

mithrius · 04-28-2009, 08:08 PM

it looks really cute!! i really like your tree. i might steal your idea, its great!!!

thanks for the inspirate

**boltp777** · 04-29-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mithrius

it looks really cute!! i really like your tree. i might steal your idea, its great!!!

thanks for the inspirate

thanks so much im glad i inspired someone because i am very new to this hobby so im very satisfied that i inspired someone =) thanks a bunch btw im pretty happy but one of my red cherries is pregnant i know their easy to breed but im still excited to see my first batch of babies !!!

**ESK07** · 04-29-2009, 05:27 AM

did you use the one piece or did you attached the others to it?

Looks good though!

04-25-2009, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
boltp777 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/94%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glenolden Pa Posts: 279	3 gallon Shrimp Tree Journal Shrimp Tree 3 gallon ok well since i tore down my 42 hex i decided to do a 3 nano tank. i am using the tank from a eclipse 3 kit. Equipment one single bulb 40 watt coral life fixture the bulb is half 10,000k and the other half is 6,700k Pressurized Red Sea Co2 Obnious sponge filter will be replaced wit a red sea or palm filter will have to do for now. Plant wise i have java moss tree right now and dwarf hairgrass which i am giving away to Tonysok. i am planning to have a carpet of HC. Their is one amano in there now. 4 Red Cherry Shrimps. Planning on getting more shrimp and of course Red Crystal Shrimp =). Their is also one otto in there and two olive netrite snails. Here is a pic of the tank. for now __________________ 3 Gallon Brackish Tank =) http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pl...e-journal.html

04-26-2009, 12:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Seiryoku Baka Koebi (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 325	I like where this is going! __________________ FW - 46g Bowfront, 29g Planted, 2x 20L Shrimperies, 2.5g SW - 20H, 10g

04-26-2009, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
RamsRme Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clownfishcountry:a free country Posts: 158	I like the way you did it rimless! __________________ 30g planted tank Eheim pimp #360! The circle pimp! Eheim classic 2215 Bloodworms, it's whats for dinner. My rams: 1 balloon belly gold ram.

04-26-2009, 12:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
suebe333 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sebring , Florida Posts: 719	cool , how did you make the java moss "tree" ?? __________________ 45G long - Planted- Guppies,cory's,Panda Gara 20G high -Cana&brigs,Gouramis 10G- Red Guppies , flame tetras ,microrasboras 10G -LT planted RCS & MTS 15G - planted; Pink Ramshorns ,Swords

04-26-2009, 01:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
sewingalot Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (59/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 2,979	I miss your hex, but this is going to be awesome. Especially with the HC. __________________ My 1st Love * Riparium * 15 Gallon * George

04-26-2009, 05:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Just Do!(Aqua) It (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 3,190	Looks like a great start! But isn't 40 watts over a 3 gallon tank a bit too much __________________ Eheim Pimp #341 Eheim Classic 2213 10 Gallon Tank

04-26-2009, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
brohawk Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 428	Don't buy the over priced high grade CRS! Everybody knows it's just a scam!!!

04-28-2009, 08:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
mithrius Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 76	it looks really cute!! i really like your tree. i might steal your idea, its great!!! thanks for the inspirate

04-29-2009, 05:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
ESK07 Z33 Driver (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 240	did you use the one piece or did you attached the others to it? Looks good though!

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