Deep Blue 3 Gallon

Jdiesels · 03-21-2013, 10:45 PM

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pi...ictureid=23242 Here's the temporary scape for my DB 3G Tank, waiting on Tax Returns to get some new stuff for it.

18x6x6 Tank
Aquaclear 20
24" 10K 24W T5HO daylight bulb (i know its overkill)
Flourite mixed in with Fluval stratum
No stock yet, planning on 6 Boraras brigittae and 2 Otto's

Any criticism (Good or Bad) will be greatly appreciated.

-Jared

**A.D.D.i.c.t.** · 03-22-2013, 02:03 PM

Looking good so far. I'm going to be setting one of these up as well. I like the crypts.

**MABJ** · 03-22-2013, 02:06 PM

Hmm there definitely is no balance, yet at least.

I always like a floater on my tank.

Also did you attempt to de-rim it?...

I have the same tank, and if you want to see how I went about setting it up, check out the confused journal in my sig.

Jdiesels · 03-22-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MABJ

Hmm there definitely is no balance, yet at least.

I always like a floater on my tank.

Also did you attempt to de-rim it?...

I have the same tank, and if you want to see how I went about setting it up, check out the confused journal in my sig.

Yeah.. this is just a temporary scape until i get more driftwood and plants. And yes, i did try de-rimming it, but kinda messed up the silicone a little

Stay tuned!

**MABJ** · 03-22-2013, 07:58 PM

Hahah.. Derim may not have been the best idea. I kinda like it with a rim.

You went this far, don't leave the silicone all like that haha

aokashi · 03-22-2013, 08:01 PM

I wouldn't derim it since the DB have black silicone anyway >.>

Jdiesels · 03-22-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MABJ

Hahah.. Derim may not have been the best idea. I kinda like it with a rim.

You went this far, don't leave the silicone all like that haha

I cant find anything too get the silicone off, I tried a razor, a razor blade, a knife, duct tape for some reason and even using my hands! this silicone doesn't wanna come off D:

assasin6547 · 03-22-2013, 08:05 PM

Is derriming difficult? I'm considering it for my next tank.

Jdiesels · 03-22-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assasin6547

Is derriming difficult? I'm considering it for my next tank.

With larger tanks it is IMO, tanks 10 and under are pretty easy, just gotta go slow

**A.D.D.i.c.t.** · 03-22-2013, 08:39 PM

I've read that the black silicone is stronger, this could be why it's more difficult to remove.
There is a ton of threads dedicated to de rimming tanks, with instructions on how they did it. My personal opinion, it's more trouble than it's worth. I'd just buy a rimless tank. Definitely possible to do 10 and under successfully though.

My tank came today, going to start a build thread this evening. Excited!

Jdiesels · 03-22-2013, 09:39 PM

im looking at new lights since tax returns are just around the corner but i cant decide on which one to get? the choices are:

1.) the BeamsWork 0.2W Tri 18" HI LUMEN LED Light Fixture

2.) A 14" 24W Power Compact Light Fixture Extendable Series

(both are available on Aquatraders for undr $50

**MABJ** · 03-22-2013, 09:46 PM

eBay has good deals on the beamsworks light. It is what I use.

Brich999 · 03-22-2013, 09:51 PM

My experience pc will likely grow better, but be careful as 24w can grow a lot of algea also

Jdiesels · 03-22-2013, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brich999

My experience pc will likely grow better, but be careful as 24w can grow a lot of algea also

I have a co2 kit that im gonna put on in a few days, so algae wont be that big of a problem

assasin6547 · 03-22-2013, 10:42 PM

Too poor to afford rimless. So it's derim or live with the ugly thing.

03-21-2013, 10:45 PM	#1
Jdiesels Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 210	Deep Blue 3 Gallon http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pi...ictureid=23242 Here's the temporary scape for my DB 3G Tank, waiting on Tax Returns to get some new stuff for it. 18x6x6 Tank Aquaclear 20 24" 10K 24W T5HO daylight bulb (i know its overkill) Flourite mixed in with Fluval stratum No stock yet, planning on 6 Boraras brigittae and 2 Otto's Any criticism (Good or Bad) will be greatly appreciated. -Jared Last edited by Jdiesels; 03-21-2013 at 11:32 PM.. Reason: Fixed an image

03-22-2013, 02:03 PM	#2
A.D.D.i.c.t. Shrimpin' Ain't Easy (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 311	Looking good so far. I'm going to be setting one of these up as well. I like the crypts. __________________ DBP Club! ~~~~~~~~ Jumping Into the Deep End: DBP 3 Gallon Long Avatar photo by Naska

03-22-2013, 02:06 PM	#3
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,177	Deep Blue 3 Gallon Hmm there definitely is no balance, yet at least. I always like a floater on my tank. Also did you attempt to de-rim it?... I have the same tank, and if you want to see how I went about setting it up, check out the confused journal in my sig. __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

03-22-2013, 07:58 PM	#5
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,177	Deep Blue 3 Gallon Hahah.. Derim may not have been the best idea. I kinda like it with a rim. You went this far, don't leave the silicone all like that haha __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

03-22-2013, 08:01 PM	#6
aokashi Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York, New York Posts: 1,431	Deep Blue 3 Gallon I wouldn't derim it since the DB have black silicone anyway >.>

03-22-2013, 08:05 PM	#8
assasin6547 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 599	Is derriming difficult? I'm considering it for my next tank. __________________ How I feel about non-planted aquariums.

03-22-2013, 08:39 PM	#10
A.D.D.i.c.t. Shrimpin' Ain't Easy (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 311	I've read that the black silicone is stronger, this could be why it's more difficult to remove. There is a ton of threads dedicated to de rimming tanks, with instructions on how they did it. My personal opinion, it's more trouble than it's worth. I'd just buy a rimless tank. Definitely possible to do 10 and under successfully though. My tank came today, going to start a build thread this evening. Excited! __________________ DBP Club! ~~~~~~~~ Jumping Into the Deep End: DBP 3 Gallon Long Avatar photo by Naska

03-22-2013, 09:39 PM	#11
Jdiesels Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 210	im looking at new lights since tax returns are just around the corner but i cant decide on which one to get? the choices are: 1.) the BeamsWork 0.2W Tri 18" HI LUMEN LED Light Fixture 2.) A 14" 24W Power Compact Light Fixture Extendable Series (both are available on Aquatraders for undr $50

03-22-2013, 09:46 PM	#12
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,177	Deep Blue 3 Gallon eBay has good deals on the beamsworks light. It is what I use. __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

03-22-2013, 09:51 PM	#13
Brich999 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Stratham nh Posts: 92	My experience pc will likely grow better, but be careful as 24w can grow a lot of algea also

03-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#15
assasin6547 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 599	Too poor to afford rimless. So it's derim or live with the ugly thing. __________________ How I feel about non-planted aquariums.

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