10 gallon low tech (Iwagumi?)

**zainey_04** · 07-21-2011, 10:42 PM

After much success on my high tech 45 gallon tank I've decided to try something smaller that would cost much less. I picked up a 10 gallon tank and de-rimmed the top only and also picked up some Aquasoil Malaya.Also added a coconut since I'm planning on adding a pair of Apistos . So this is what I have so far.

What i still need:

Lighting: Im most likely going to use CFLs but don't know what wattage. What ever the wattage is i want to be able to grow a carpeting plant maybe glosso, ricca, or a type or hair grass. I'll also be using DIY CO2 and dosing ferts.

Any help will truly be appreciated

**zainey_04** · 07-21-2011, 11:59 PM

Help?

Liquid_Pyro · 07-22-2011, 01:01 AM

very interested in trying something similar...cant wait to see your progression, will cherry shrimp work with apisto's?

**zainey_04** · 07-22-2011, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_Pyro

very interested in trying something similar...cant wait to see your progression, will cherry shrimp work with apisto's?

The only shrimp that I know of that will work with Apistos are Amano shrimp ( specially ones that are larger in size ). After all Apistos are Cichlids and if it fits in their mouths they will eat it.

**zainey_04** · 07-22-2011, 06:44 PM

Ready the sticky in the lighting section about CFLs and I'm think of getting one 27W CFL. Would that provide enough light throughout the thank or should I get two bulbs with half the Wattage?

**zainey_04** · 07-23-2011, 02:52 AM

Here's a DIY CFL light fixture I just made for about $25.

I chose to go with two 19W 5000K CFL bulbs. There about 10" above the water. Would 5000K be enough or should i get 6500K. HD didn't have any so I would have to order them.

Kayen · 07-23-2011, 03:52 AM

5K will be fine, i've used 5k bulbs in the past and have had success.

07-21-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
zainey_04 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 489	10 gallon low tech (Iwagumi?) After much success on my high tech 45 gallon tank I've decided to try something smaller that would cost much less. I picked up a 10 gallon tank and de-rimmed the top only and also picked up some Aquasoil Malaya.Also added a coconut since I'm planning on adding a pair of Apistos . So this is what I have so far. What i still need: Lighting: Im most likely going to use CFLs but don't know what wattage. What ever the wattage is i want to be able to grow a carpeting plant maybe glosso, ricca, or a type or hair grass. I'll also be using DIY CO2 and dosing ferts. Any help will truly be appreciated Last edited by zainey_04; 07-22-2011 at 02:33 PM..

07-23-2011, 03:52 AM	#7
Kayen Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 827	5K will be fine, i've used 5k bulbs in the past and have had success. __________________ Nguyen, K 40B - Fern's Galore \|\| Fluval Chi 5g Iwagumi

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07-21-2011, 11:59 PM	#2
zainey_04 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 489	Help?

07-22-2011, 01:01 AM	#3
Liquid_Pyro Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 89	very interested in trying something similar...cant wait to see your progression, will cherry shrimp work with apisto's?

07-22-2011, 06:44 PM	#5
zainey_04 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 489	Ready the sticky in the lighting section about CFLs and I'm think of getting one 27W CFL. Would that provide enough light throughout the thank or should I get two bulbs with half the Wattage?

07-23-2011, 02:52 AM	#6
zainey_04 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 489	Here's a DIY CFL light fixture I just made for about $25. I chose to go with two 19W 5000K CFL bulbs. There about 10" above the water. Would 5000K be enough or should i get 6500K. HD didn't have any so I would have to order them.