CRS Utopia...20L

ChadRamsey · 02-27-2013, 04:19 PM

So i decided to start a CRS only tank.

2/27/13

This tank will be Low Tech
Tank: 20L
Filter: Ehiem Classic 2215 w/ sponge intake
Light: TBD

Hardscape: ADA AquaSoil, locally collected rocks and DW

Fauna plans:
Crystal Reds
otos

Plants: (will add as i go)
Mini pellia (rocks)
Willow moss (DW)
C. parva

I am building a simple stand today. Chopping up the mini pellia and begining a DSM today as well.

hardscape layout

in the tank

with AS

left side

right side

**h4n** · 02-27-2013, 06:21 PM

I like it man!

ChadRamsey · 02-28-2013, 11:51 PM

thx han, with the issues that i am having with my PFR's in my 55, i am having second thoughts on making this a CRS tank now

jczernia · 03-01-2013, 12:40 AM

did you check if those rocks are safe for shrimp?

ChadRamsey · 03-01-2013, 12:42 AM

yup. i have them in my BIG tank and no changes to the water at all

**h4n** · 03-01-2013, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChadRamsey

thx han, with the issues that i am having with my PFR's in my 55, i am having second thoughts on making this a CRS tank now

eh just take your time man. happen to all of us.

shrimp you need patience! haha

set it up let it cycle and build tons of biofilm and that it go and then get some shrimps!

The Dude · 03-01-2013, 01:58 AM

I want a CRS tank so bad, but with having to monitor all those parameters and the initial expense of acquiring them, I'm struggling.

Conrad283 · 03-01-2013, 02:25 AM

I like that piece of driftwood on the right

ChadRamsey · 03-03-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h4n

eh just take your time man. happen to all of us.

shrimp you need patience! haha

set it up let it cycle and build tons of biofilm and that it go and then get some shrimps!

Just frustrated, thats all.

Yeah thats the plan. Dry start it(already have), flood it and plant it. Let it run for a month or 2. The go from there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dude

I want a CRS tank so bad, but with having to monitor all those parameters and the initial expense of acquiring them, I'm struggling.

I am WIFE diagnosed OCD, so i look forward to that aspect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conrad283

I like that piece of driftwood on the right

Thanks, me too, it looks like a spider climbing over the rocks. i dig it.

johnson18 · 03-03-2013, 03:14 PM

Nice set up man! I like the layout! I'm going with a C. Parva foreground in my 20L PFR tank, if I can find the stuff...Ive been shopping for it at least 3 weeks now. Any plans to de-rim the tank? I've been reading about derimming an already running tank, not sure I want to do it yet. Although I've got another 20L sitting around that will get derimmed prior to being set up.

I totally understand second thoughts on the higher grade shrimp. I just lost a bunch of PFRs due to water quality problems. Switching from tap to RO water now. Definitely not in a rush anymore to setup the next shrimp tank.

Well good luck! I'm gonna go ahead and subscribe.

ChadRamsey · 04-05-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnson18

Nice set up man! I like the layout! I'm going with a C. Parva foreground in my 20L PFR tank, if I can find the stuff...Ive been shopping for it at least 3 weeks now. Any plans to de-rim the tank? I've been reading about derimming an already running tank, not sure I want to do it yet. Although I've got another 20L sitting around that will get derimmed prior to being set up.

I totally understand second thoughts on the higher grade shrimp. I just lost a bunch of PFRs due to water quality problems. Switching from tap to RO water now. Definitely not in a rush anymore to setup the next shrimp tank.

Well good luck! I'm gonna go ahead and subscribe.

thanks man. Yeah parva is hard to come buy. I luckly had a good buddy hook me up with about 12, and they are doing great.

ChadRamsey · 04-05-2013, 12:46 PM

Update:
The tank is now cycled. You can see the mini pellia coming in nicely on all the rocks. The willow moss that i thought all but died during the DSM is popping back up on the DW. I also added a couple patches of flame moss in the back there.

I have yet to add the c. parva. Its doing so nicely in my other low tech tank that i would hate to shock it by moving to this tank. BUT i did buy it for this tank....

Here are a few pic right after the last "cycle" WC

pandamonium · 04-05-2013, 02:12 PM

Beautiful setup! I like how it slopes down toward the middle with the two hardscape organizations (right word choice there?) on the side. Can't wait to see how it turns out with livestock. I just set up a 2 gallon CRS habitat too, but haven't made a tank journal yet. I'm gonna try to make it tonight or so.

hisxlency · 04-05-2013, 02:32 PM

the patience is paying off, well done

Loachutus · 04-05-2013, 08:53 PM

@Chad, What grade CRS are you planning?

02-27-2013, 04:19 PM	#1
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,179	CRS Utopia...20L So i decided to start a CRS only tank. 2/27/13 This tank will be Low Tech Tank: 20L Filter: Ehiem Classic 2215 w/ sponge intake Light: TBD Hardscape: ADA AquaSoil, locally collected rocks and DW Fauna plans: Crystal Reds otos Plants: (will add as i go) Mini pellia (rocks) Willow moss (DW) C. parva I am building a simple stand today. Chopping up the mini pellia and begining a DSM today as well. hardscape layout in the tank with AS left side right side __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't. Last edited by ChadRamsey; 02-28-2013 at 12:55 AM.. Reason: add info

02-27-2013, 06:21 PM	#2
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02-28-2013, 11:51 PM	#3
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,179	thx han, with the issues that i am having with my PFR's in my 55, i am having second thoughts on making this a CRS tank now __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't. Last edited by ChadRamsey; 03-01-2013 at 12:06 AM.. Reason: spelling

03-01-2013, 12:42 AM	#5
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,179	yup. i have them in my BIG tank and no changes to the water at all __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't.

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johnson18 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, sc Posts: 534	Nice set up man! I like the layout! I'm going with a C. Parva foreground in my 20L PFR tank, if I can find the stuff...Ive been shopping for it at least 3 weeks now. Any plans to de-rim the tank? I've been reading about derimming an already running tank, not sure I want to do it yet. Although I've got another 20L sitting around that will get derimmed prior to being set up. I totally understand second thoughts on the higher grade shrimp. I just lost a bunch of PFRs due to water quality problems. Switching from tap to RO water now. Definitely not in a rush anymore to setup the next shrimp tank. Well good luck! I'm gonna go ahead and subscribe. __________________ 20L PFR Crypt Riparium! 55 Gallon! Emersed 55 & 20L! RAOK Club #24

04-05-2013, 12:46 PM	#12
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,179	Update: The tank is now cycled. You can see the mini pellia coming in nicely on all the rocks. The willow moss that i thought all but died during the DSM is popping back up on the DW. I also added a couple patches of flame moss in the back there. I have yet to add the c. parva. Its doing so nicely in my other low tech tank that i would hate to shock it by moving to this tank. BUT i did buy it for this tank.... Here are a few pic right after the last "cycle" WC __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't.

04-05-2013, 02:12 PM	#13
pandamonium Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (26/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,053	Beautiful setup! I like how it slopes down toward the middle with the two hardscape organizations (right word choice there?) on the side. Can't wait to see how it turns out with livestock. I just set up a 2 gallon CRS habitat too, but haven't made a tank journal yet. I'm gonna try to make it tonight or so. __________________ SFBAAPS 12G Long Shrimp Tank\|40G Breeder Amazon Biotope DIY ADA Style Stand\|DIY Eheim Jager 150W Inline Heater RAOK Club #72

04-05-2013, 02:32 PM	#14
hisxlency Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 250	the patience is paying off, well done

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