Andrew's Mini M is done with sophomore year at ASU. Updated on last page

A Hill · 04-27-2012, 04:50 PM

Here is another image, I just added a little bit more substrate. Adding substrate on top of HC is great opposed to having to try and replant and push pieces back into the substrate that get pulled up by the shrimp.

-Andrew

mluk27 · 04-27-2012, 05:03 PM

The tank looks great! I really love the rocks, it makes the tank look a lot larger than it is.

A Hill · 04-27-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mluk27

The tank looks great! I really love the rocks, it makes the tank look a lot larger than it is.

Thanks! The main problem with many scapes is the rocks are too small. I bought 50 lbs of stone for this tank this year. It took me about 8 months to finally choose the exact pieces and how to arrange it using the two largest stones but they are beautiful and it is such a great visual. I really like a strong hardscape.

-Andrew

mluk27 · 04-27-2012, 09:20 PM

Well looks like you got that hardscape down! Looking forward to future updates of this tank.

A Hill · 04-28-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mluk27

Well looks like you got that hardscape down! Looking forward to future updates of this tank.

Thanks! There probably will only be one more until August or so because I will be leaving it in AZ with friends while I'm back home over the summer and travelling. With this said in August the Scape should be complete so that will be exciting to see.

-Andrew

A Hill · 05-14-2012, 10:41 AM

Well now the tank has been on vacation for a week.

I'm now working on the aquariums that are home in RI all year that I don't spend nearly enough time with.

A few interesting scapes in the works!

-Andrew

Loplop · 05-15-2012, 07:54 PM

I really enjoyed reading through the two variations of your tank. What a perfect setup for college! I had a 55 gallon cichlid tank in college (many moons ago!!) and it was a PITA. This would have been much more manageable.. and fun.

A Hill · 05-17-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Loplop

I really enjoyed reading through the two variations of your tank. What a perfect setup for college! I had a 55 gallon cichlid tank in college (many moons ago!!) and it was a PITA. This would have been much more manageable.. and fun.

Thanks! It has gone through some changes to say the least and it really has been the perfect tank for college.

I have a 55g and it is a terrible tank and definitely not fun for aquascaping nor in college.

-Andrew

04-27-2012, 04:50 PM	#241
A Hill Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (90/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tempe, ASU Posts: 7,210	Here is another image, I just added a little bit more substrate. Adding substrate on top of HC is great opposed to having to try and replant and push pieces back into the substrate that get pulled up by the shrimp. -Andrew __________________ See what else am I thinking on facebook. Rumford Aquatic's Tools selection. Best prices anywhere. Guaranteed! Every purchase supports me an entrepreneur studying at ASU.

05-14-2012, 10:41 AM	#246
A Hill Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (90/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tempe, ASU Posts: 7,210	Well now the tank has been on vacation for a week. I'm now working on the aquariums that are home in RI all year that I don't spend nearly enough time with. A few interesting scapes in the works! -Andrew __________________ See what else am I thinking on facebook. Rumford Aquatic's Tools selection. Best prices anywhere. Guaranteed! Every purchase supports me an entrepreneur studying at ASU.

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04-27-2012, 05:03 PM	#242
mluk27 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: california Posts: 211	The tank looks great! I really love the rocks, it makes the tank look a lot larger than it is.

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Loplop Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 10	I really enjoyed reading through the two variations of your tank. What a perfect setup for college! I had a 55 gallon cichlid tank in college (many moons ago!!) and it was a PITA. This would have been much more manageable.. and fun.