Eheim Aquastyle 9 - just getting started

Disher · 01-05-2013, 08:43 PM

This tank will stay low tech, I have no desire to ever do CO2 but I sure do love the effects of it. I'll be running this tank as is, just how it came out of the box. I just filled the tank with a bottom layer of organic miracle grow soil and will probably let that sit over night. Plan to cap it with eco complete tomorrow.

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I have two other small planted shrimp tanks where I'll be stealing livestock from, a 3g jar and a .75g vase.

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The plants going in are:
Java moss
Crypts
Wisteria
Water sprite
Dwarf sag

I'd love to throw a splash of red in there, any suggestions for red low light plants?

With my other two tanks I planted after I capped the soil. Am I doing it wrong? Should I be planting before I cap? Thanks everyone! I'll be sure to keep progress pictures updated.

Disher · 01-07-2013, 12:58 AM

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Threw in some micro sword I had as a floater, only because it wouldn't stay put! Hopefully it takes off now that I have it planted firmly. Now it's time to sit and watch it grow!

dreamwallaby · 01-08-2013, 01:48 PM

What a nice start

I have the same tank, I love them.

Disher · 01-08-2013, 02:20 PM

Thank you :-D

Did you keep yours stock? Any suggestions for plant livestock? Don't you just love the shimmer the LED light gives off!?

dreamwallaby · 01-08-2013, 04:24 PM

Yeah, I kept it stock and unless I have light issues (which I don't foresee) I won't be changing anything. I love the lights, they really make the colors pop on my endlers.

skindy · 01-08-2013, 10:49 PM

Nice start! I also like your shrimp tanks a lot!

Disher · 01-09-2013, 10:30 PM

Thank you Skindy. My other two shrimp tanks or "bowls" took me a long time to finally keep rcs alive and well. A lot of trial and error!

The dwarf sag I transplanted looks droopy and unhealthy. Is this a normal occurrence until the plant acclimates to the new environment?

tex627 · 01-10-2013, 01:45 AM

Have you considered adding more hardscape? That little amount is going to get covered and hidden very very quickly!

Disher · 01-10-2013, 02:14 AM

Yes I have! I'm at a loss on that one lol Any suggestions? It's pretty empty and boring right now.

I've considered some guppies until the tank is overgrown and ready for shrimp.

Disher · 01-19-2013, 12:26 AM

1-18-13

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I added three neon tetras and some red Ludwig that came to me looking like complete crap, hopefully it pulls through! There's also another piece of driftwood. I think I'll add a red lily bulb, I enjoy the look of the large, spotted red leaves they put off.

dreamwallaby · 01-19-2013, 01:51 AM

looking really good

tex627 · 01-19-2013, 07:29 AM

Have you considered moving your hardscape so it starts in one corner or have it "bouquet" out of the center?? An example

http://www.amanotakashi.net/portfoli...images/019.jpg

Disher · 01-19-2013, 01:02 PM

I like the idea, ill give it a try. How would I keep my pieces of driftwood in place without falling over?

01-05-2013, 08:43 PM	#1
Disher Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 123	Eheim Aquastyle 9 - just getting started This tank will stay low tech, I have no desire to ever do CO2 but I sure do love the effects of it. I'll be running this tank as is, just how it came out of the box. I just filled the tank with a bottom layer of organic miracle grow soil and will probably let that sit over night. Plan to cap it with eco complete tomorrow. I have two other small planted shrimp tanks where I'll be stealing livestock from, a 3g jar and a .75g vase. The plants going in are: Java moss Crypts Wisteria Water sprite Dwarf sag I'd love to throw a splash of red in there, any suggestions for red low light plants? With my other two tanks I planted after I capped the soil. Am I doing it wrong? Should I be planting before I cap? Thanks everyone! I'll be sure to keep progress pictures updated.

01-08-2013, 01:48 PM	#3
dreamwallaby Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: magnolia, NJ Posts: 72	What a nice start I have the same tank, I love them. __________________ Stacy ~my tanks 9 gallon eheim aquastyle: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yourtanks.php?do=view&id=5130 44 gallon pentagon: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yourtanks.php?do=view&id=5138

01-08-2013, 04:24 PM	#5
dreamwallaby Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: magnolia, NJ Posts: 72	Yeah, I kept it stock and unless I have light issues (which I don't foresee) I won't be changing anything. I love the lights, they really make the colors pop on my endlers. __________________ Stacy ~my tanks 9 gallon eheim aquastyle: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yourtanks.php?do=view&id=5130 44 gallon pentagon: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yourtanks.php?do=view&id=5138

01-10-2013, 01:45 AM	#8
tex627 Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/91%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 214	Have you considered adding more hardscape? That little amount is going to get covered and hidden very very quickly! __________________ ^^ Click above to visit Aqua Design Innovations, Follow our Twitter, and Like our FB Page ^^

01-19-2013, 12:26 AM	#10
Disher Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 123	1-18-13 I added three neon tetras and some red Ludwig that came to me looking like complete crap, hopefully it pulls through! There's also another piece of driftwood. I think I'll add a red lily bulb, I enjoy the look of the large, spotted red leaves they put off.

01-07-2013, 12:58 AM	#2
Disher Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 123	Threw in some micro sword I had as a floater, only because it wouldn't stay put! Hopefully it takes off now that I have it planted firmly. Now it's time to sit and watch it grow!

01-08-2013, 02:20 PM	#4
Disher Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 123	Thank you :-D Did you keep yours stock? Any suggestions for plant livestock? Don't you just love the shimmer the LED light gives off!?

01-08-2013, 10:49 PM	#6
skindy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 143	Nice start! I also like your shrimp tanks a lot!

01-09-2013, 10:30 PM	#7
Disher Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 123	Thank you Skindy. My other two shrimp tanks or "bowls" took me a long time to finally keep rcs alive and well. A lot of trial and error! The dwarf sag I transplanted looks droopy and unhealthy. Is this a normal occurrence until the plant acclimates to the new environment?

01-10-2013, 02:14 AM	#9
Disher Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 123	Yes I have! I'm at a loss on that one lol Any suggestions? It's pretty empty and boring right now. I've considered some guppies until the tank is overgrown and ready for shrimp.

01-19-2013, 01:51 AM	#11
dreamwallaby Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: magnolia, NJ Posts: 72	looking really good __________________ Stacy ~my tanks 9 gallon eheim aquastyle: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yourtanks.php?do=view&id=5130 44 gallon pentagon: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/yourtanks.php?do=view&id=5138

01-19-2013, 07:29 AM	#12
tex627 Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/91%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 214	Have you considered moving your hardscape so it starts in one corner or have it "bouquet" out of the center?? An example http://www.amanotakashi.net/portfoli...images/019.jpg __________________ ^^ Click above to visit Aqua Design Innovations, Follow our Twitter, and Like our FB Page ^^

01-19-2013, 01:02 PM	#13
Disher Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 123	I like the idea, ill give it a try. How would I keep my pieces of driftwood in place without falling over?

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