New Nano~Fluval Chi

waterfaller1 · 12-03-2010, 05:31 PM

I set up a Chi in my office for a Betta today~

I used black stones instead of the multi colored ones

Baadboy11 · 12-03-2010, 05:57 PM

Spiffy setup!

TLE041 · 12-03-2010, 06:57 PM

That's gorgeous. I like how you kept it barebottom. It really adds to the clean effect. Hopefully the LEDs can sustain the anubias and DHG long-term.

Keep the pictures coming!

waterfaller1 · 12-03-2010, 07:20 PM

Thank you both! I will be using the desk lamp beside it for additional lighting. It has a spiral compact daylight bulb...should be enough. The stock lighting is not enough to keep any plant alive.

here is a pic of just the stock led lighting

SearunSimpson · 12-03-2010, 09:49 PM

I picked one of these up and then saw that the stock lighting was horrible, so now, I only use it as a rimless nano. I don't even use the little light/filter combo. Maybe if someone pulled a McGyver it could be better for live plants.

bigboij · 12-03-2010, 11:27 PM

ive seen a chi setup where they used a light on top of it all so that they could use the top "pool"/return to plant some emersed items too. not sure how much of that light trickled down to be useful in the tank it's self tho

waterfaller1 · 12-05-2010, 10:23 AM

I am sure one could find suitable lighting and skip the waterfall if they wanted. I had the little light set ups on my small nanos that worked great for plants. Bettas do not like bright light though, and if the DHG won't work, I can get something else.

SearunSimpson · 12-06-2010, 01:48 AM

I skipped the waterfall/filter combo and use a mini HOB/skimmer combo with a light similar to the Hamptons that people use. Looks pretty good.

waterfaller1 · 12-11-2010, 02:08 PM

New pics of the bettas~
The male got a split in his tail from the trip. I am treating with almond leaf tea.

The female

v369 · 12-11-2010, 02:23 PM

that male is amazing!

waterfaller1 · 12-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Thank you.

F22 · 12-11-2010, 03:21 PM

wow, awesome bettas. you breeding?

AoxomoxoA · 12-11-2010, 03:32 PM

Stunning!

waterfaller1 · 12-11-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F22

wow, awesome bettas. you breeding?

I hope to, but not right away. I am going to give them some time to heal up and get in prime condition. Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtyhermit

Stunning!

Thank you.

I love them already.

waterfaller1 · 12-11-2010, 08:58 PM

A couple videos of Zen~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIGbzDgfe6c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVB4SRmgX8E

12-03-2010, 05:31 PM	#1
waterfaller1 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,845	New Nano~Fluval Chi I set up a Chi in my office for a Betta today~ I used black stones instead of the multi colored ones __________________ Keep smiling~Carole

12-03-2010, 05:57 PM	#2
Baadboy11 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 434	Spiffy setup! __________________ GROW BABY GROW -20long-

12-03-2010, 06:57 PM	#3
TLE041 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,086	That's gorgeous. I like how you kept it barebottom. It really adds to the clean effect. Hopefully the LEDs can sustain the anubias and DHG long-term. Keep the pictures coming! __________________ Tony My Mini-M & Mini-L journal

12-03-2010, 07:20 PM	#4
waterfaller1 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,845	Thank you both! I will be using the desk lamp beside it for additional lighting. It has a spiral compact daylight bulb...should be enough. The stock lighting is not enough to keep any plant alive. here is a pic of just the stock led lighting __________________ Keep smiling~Carole

12-03-2010, 09:49 PM	#5
SearunSimpson Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tsawwassen, BC, Canada Posts: 1,419	I picked one of these up and then saw that the stock lighting was horrible, so now, I only use it as a rimless nano. I don't even use the little light/filter combo. Maybe if someone pulled a McGyver it could be better for live plants. __________________ "You think you have tomorrow, but when tomorrow comes it's not tomorrow; it's now- and that's all you have" - Marc Johnson Ehei-Pimpfen 276 yo!

12-03-2010, 11:27 PM	#6
bigboij Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 885	ive seen a chi setup where they used a light on top of it all so that they could use the top "pool"/return to plant some emersed items too. not sure how much of that light trickled down to be useful in the tank it's self tho __________________ my 20 gal high Big's Fluval Ebi SunSun Pimp #2 Fluval Ebi Pimp #4

12-05-2010, 10:23 AM	#7
waterfaller1 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,845	I am sure one could find suitable lighting and skip the waterfall if they wanted. I had the little light set ups on my small nanos that worked great for plants. Bettas do not like bright light though, and if the DHG won't work, I can get something else. __________________ Keep smiling~Carole

12-06-2010, 01:48 AM	#8
SearunSimpson Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tsawwassen, BC, Canada Posts: 1,419	I skipped the waterfall/filter combo and use a mini HOB/skimmer combo with a light similar to the Hamptons that people use. Looks pretty good. __________________ "You think you have tomorrow, but when tomorrow comes it's not tomorrow; it's now- and that's all you have" - Marc Johnson Ehei-Pimpfen 276 yo!

12-11-2010, 02:08 PM	#9
waterfaller1 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,845	New pics of the bettas~ The male got a split in his tail from the trip. I am treating with almond leaf tea. The female __________________ Keep smiling~Carole

12-11-2010, 02:23 PM	#10
v369 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MA Posts: 124	that male is amazing!

12-11-2010, 03:14 PM	#11
waterfaller1 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,845	Thank you. __________________ Keep smiling~Carole

12-11-2010, 03:21 PM	#12
F22 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: .201. Posts: 4,344	wow, awesome bettas. you breeding?

12-11-2010, 03:32 PM	#13
AoxomoxoA Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austinburg, Ohio Posts: 863	Stunning!

12-11-2010, 08:58 PM	#15
waterfaller1 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,845	A couple videos of Zen~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIGbzDgfe6c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVB4SRmgX8E __________________ Keep smiling~Carole

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