12 inch cube

im2smart4u · 04-12-2013, 05:21 AM

Well, I finally got around to setting up my 12 inch cube tank. I have some big plans for it later, but until I get the cash it will stay like this.

Equipment:
The tank is a rimless cube built by someone from my local aquarium club from glass he had laying around. The silicone job isn't very pretty, but it holds water and only cost me $5. I could probably clean up the silicone with a razor blade, but I didn't think about it before setting it up. The light is a 9x1 watt 6500K LED fixture from aquatraders. I have no idea what the brand of HOB filter is, it is just a small one I had laying around.

Hardscape:
For substrate, I am using black blasting sand from Tractor Supply. I also have 2 zebra rocks, but I am not sure if I like them.

Flora:
The plants in it right now are a red lily, dwarf baby tears (between the rocks), anubias, a stem plant I don't know the name of but have had forever, and a val looking plant (I just bought it at an auction last week and can't remember the name).

Fauna:
For right now, I have 8 small endlers and a golden mystery snail. I was planning to keep a betta in this tank, but the only ones I could find that I liked had to be shipped from Thailand, which I don't want, and can't afford, to do.

Below is a couple of pics. The dwarf baby tears between the rocks were completely washed out in the first pic, so the 2nd pic is with the light on low (using only 3 of the 9 leds)

Any suggestions or comments are always welcome.

im2smart4u · 04-13-2013, 02:18 PM

Does anyone know how many Endlers would be good for this size tank? There are 8 small ones in there right now, and the tank looks empty.

Soup12 · 04-14-2013, 08:14 AM

what heater are you using?

GMYukonon24s · 04-15-2013, 12:52 AM

Them are some interesting rocks.

im2smart4u · 04-15-2013, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soup12

what heater are you using?

Right now, none. My room is always 70+ degrees. It is the hottest room in the house by far.

im2smart4u · 04-15-2013, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMYukonon24s

Them are some interesting rocks.

Thanks. I got these 2 from a local lfs with store credit, and I got another one on clearance at Petco a couple of months ago.

GMYukonon24s · 04-16-2013, 01:16 PM

Your welcome!

04-12-2013, 05:21 AM	#1
im2smart4u Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 311	12 inch cube Well, I finally got around to setting up my 12 inch cube tank. I have some big plans for it later, but until I get the cash it will stay like this. Equipment: The tank is a rimless cube built by someone from my local aquarium club from glass he had laying around. The silicone job isn't very pretty, but it holds water and only cost me $5. I could probably clean up the silicone with a razor blade, but I didn't think about it before setting it up. The light is a 9x1 watt 6500K LED fixture from aquatraders. I have no idea what the brand of HOB filter is, it is just a small one I had laying around. Hardscape: For substrate, I am using black blasting sand from Tractor Supply. I also have 2 zebra rocks, but I am not sure if I like them. Flora: The plants in it right now are a red lily, dwarf baby tears (between the rocks), anubias, a stem plant I don't know the name of but have had forever, and a val looking plant (I just bought it at an auction last week and can't remember the name). Fauna: For right now, I have 8 small endlers and a golden mystery snail. I was planning to keep a betta in this tank, but the only ones I could find that I liked had to be shipped from Thailand, which I don't want, and can't afford, to do. Below is a couple of pics. The dwarf baby tears between the rocks were completely washed out in the first pic, so the 2nd pic is with the light on low (using only 3 of the 9 leds) Any suggestions or comments are always welcome. Attached Thumbnails

04-15-2013, 12:52 AM	#4
GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,777	Them are some interesting rocks. __________________ 110g Tropical Community & Sakura Shrimp 55g BN Breeding Grounds, Peacock Gudgeons, Panda, Pygmies, & Smudge Spot Cories, Rili Shrimp 10g RCS and show guppies MIAPG - Come join us - Plantedtank - MI - Greatlakesaquaria

04-16-2013, 01:16 PM	#7
GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,777	Your welcome! __________________ 110g Tropical Community & Sakura Shrimp 55g BN Breeding Grounds, Peacock Gudgeons, Panda, Pygmies, & Smudge Spot Cories, Rili Shrimp 10g RCS and show guppies MIAPG - Come join us - Plantedtank - MI - Greatlakesaquaria

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04-13-2013, 02:18 PM	#2
im2smart4u Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 311	Does anyone know how many Endlers would be good for this size tank? There are 8 small ones in there right now, and the tank looks empty.

04-14-2013, 08:14 AM	#3
Soup12 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MN Posts: 569	what heater are you using?