Hi! As I have discussed with a few fellow members with 12 gallon long tanks, it would be nice to have a thread dedicated to just 12 gallon long tanks. Its basically a thread dedicated to our small 12G long community in hopes of keeping it always exciting and drawing new interests everyday. This thread is open for ideas, questions, suggestions, etc. as a whole. Whether you already have a 12G long, looking for ideas how to design it, or simply thinking to get one, I want this thread and its members to help you in whichever way possible :biggrin:
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First time here at the club. I just recently started setting up my 12g long:red_mouth and am looking for some advice on lighting. I recently purchased a Deep Blue 36" H.E. light with 1 T5 10k Deep Blue Bulb and 1 T5 6500 Aqueon Plant bulb. The height is about 6" above tank. I currently have cO2 running at 2 bubbles per second from 6-10 pm and lights going from 4-10. Will this be adequate to grown Dwarf Baby Tears? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.
I think you'll find you have too much light, and may have to raise it.
With that light I'd start at at least 18" - 22" away from the substrate (probably around 10" - 12" from the top of the tank). If there's a lot of ambient light around, you'd want to place it even higher. My advice is to start maybe a bit too high, rather than too low and drop it an inch per week until you find the balance.
Depending on your fauna, you might want a bit more CO2 as well. If you have sensitive shrimp, you'd have to keep the CO2 low, and be careful with it, but imho, 30ppm of CO2 is not enough. (are you using a drop checker?)
You have to consider the photo-period, and position of the tank (is it in a bright room? Don't put it too near a window, and definitely not within reach of direct sunlight)
Hey, good to see you back ADA! I think H.E. equals Normal Output. The package says 21W x 2. That's the same wattage as my 36"coralife t5no. He may have to lower the light for an HC carpet depending on how good the reflectors are.
Jumping on the bandwagon. Journal to follow shortly but going to attempt a DSM HC carpet. Had the tank wrapped for the past 2 days but have found white spiderweb looking mold starting to develop. So I'm going to keep it uncovered for the meantime and hope it recesses. Its been constantly above 30 degrees celcius here in Melbourne so hopefully there's still enough humidity in there.
My 12 gal long is on its way!!! I was curious what kind of small pressurized CO2 setups you guys and gals were using for these little tanks. I previously had a 260 gallon planted tank but nothing this small ever. I know I would like to have an electronic solenoid (work and college both full time) so I'm not always home to shut off/turn on when needed so lights and CO2 would need to be on timers. I have searched and found a few things. The 24oz paintball tanks have intrigued me with their compact design as I hope to keep this tank on a narrow cabinet that doesn't offer alot of storage.
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I run aquateks paintball regulator/solenoid on two tanks. It's 90 bucks and includes a bubble counter and generally once you dial it in, it stays between 1 an 2 BPS. I'd recommend an atomic diffuser for them too since they run at higher pressure and it lends itself well to them. They break up the bubbles very well
I run aquateks paintball regulator/solenoid on two tanks. It's 90 bucks and includes a bubble counter and generally once you dial it in, it stays between 1 an 2 BPS. I'd recommend an atomic diffuser for them too since they run at higher pressure and it lends itself well to them. They break up the bubbles very well
Jumpers and cats! Anyone had luck with a cover? I tried a 1/4" plexiglass but it warps quickly and I have to flip it over every week or so. I would like to have rectangular cut-outs on the back for 2 HOB filters and a small drilled hole in the middle front for feeding and ferts. Don't know if custom cut glass would be possible (or affordable). Lexan claims not to warp - anyone tried it?
Lexan will work fine. I used lexan to build the entire sump and cover for my 72 gallon bowfront reef tank and never had a problem with it. Extremely tough stuff.
Trust me on this one! you will not b happier! they ship really fast for me and u could use the box to ship u to them hehehehe... i mean.. u cant not get it cheaper unless lfs onsale or tpt local pik up! U will love it
Went to the LFS today to pick up a light for my 2.5g. Out of stock.
What came home with me instead? You guessed it, a 12g long. It was too pretty to leave there.
I just started with planted tanks, and my current set-ups are teaching me a lot (the hard way). Once I have them running right, I will reward myself by setting this sweet baby up.
This thread totally gave me grabby hands for a 12g long.
well after spending a boatload of money, things are starting to arrive.
So far, the tank and the light are up on the desk.
The original plan
TANK: Mr. Aqua 12 Gal Long
SUBSTRATE: [STRIKE]Eco-Complete Substrate Fluval Stratum Top Layer[/STRIKE] ADA Aquasoil Amazonia - 9 Liters
LIGHT: [STRIKE]Catalina Aquarium T5 Solar 2 Bulb[/STRIKE] Catalina Aquarium T5 Solar 1 Bulb
FILTRATION: [STRIKE]Fluval 106[/STRIKE] Fluval 206
MISC: [STRIKE]Sieryu Stones or[/STRIKE] Driftwood. [STRIKE]Maybe both. Still thinking it through. [/STRIKE]Wound up placing an order with PC1 but still waiting on a reply/tracking number. From what i read, he is very slow to respond :icon_frow
Here is the start of a great project. Emersed growth starts next week.
Ordered my 12G long today and excited to join the club once I get all my equipment in!
What Finnex LED fixture would you all recommend if I'd like to keep this tank fairly low tech?
I'm thinking either the 36" Fugeray or (3) 10" FugeRay-R's. Anyone have thoughts on this? I fear I will have to suspend the 36" FugeRay, but I should be able to pull this off. Additionally if I choose to go down the CO2/slightly more high tech route in the future, I will always have the ability to lower the light fixture at that point.
The PAR output on (3) FugeRay-R's should put me in a lower light category, but that's 3 power cords to deal with and a less minimalist look.
Looks like I just answered my own question!
A question for you folks running CO2 on your tanks: What is an estimated start up cost for a basic paintball system with the tank, regulators, diffusers, tubing, etc? How often do the 24oz tanks need a refill?
Looking forward to starting my journal and joining the club! :thumbsup:
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My CO2 setup was about 130 because the aquatek regulator was on sale around Xmas when I bought it. About 150 is safe for a total cost though and it's been up for a couple of months now without a refill. No idea how long it'll last
How do people go about photographing a long scape while capturing nothing but te inside of the tank. For instance, when I see pics of contest tanks, all I see is the inside and the water above which people like to add water ripples to. Is it mostly "photo-shoped" pics along with professional lighting. I'm curious to see if anyone here knows.
I'm always stuck taking photos from a distance and posting pics like the one above. I want to see my plants in better quality photos is what I'm trying to do while getting the whole layout as well.
How do people go about photographing a long scape while capturing nothing but te inside of the tank. For instance, when I see pics of contest tanks, all I see is the inside and the water above which people like to add water ripples to. Is it mostly "photo-shoped" pics along with professional lighting. I'm curious to see if anyone here knows.
I'm always stuck taking photos from a distance and posting pics like the one above. I want to see my plants in better quality photos is what I'm trying to do while getting the whole layout as well.
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