|Jeff's 11.4G Mr. Aqua Shrimp Tank| 11/17/12

**jkan0228** · 08-03-2011, 08:37 AM

Hey everyone,
I'm going to start a Mr. Aqua 11.4g very soon. The only problem I have right now is on what plants to use. I'll probably be going high tech and want to use mainly plants that will stay low like Staurogyne Repens or something that looks like Crypt parva but grows much faster...
Eventually if I decide to save some money, I'll just go with full crypts and maybe some moss.
Any ideas?
This is all still in plan so I don't actually have anything yet apart from the tank. :p

Here are the specs:

Tank:

Mr. Aqua 11.4g

Filtration:

Eheim 2215
Custom made 13mm acrylic lily pipes

Lights:

27W Archaea PC Light Fixture
Ista 18" LED light Fixture

Ferts:

None!

Flora:

Crypt Nurii Pahang Mutated
Crypt Mi Oya
Crypt Green Gecko
Crypt Wendtii
Crypt Lutea
Crypt Hudoroi
Crypt Affinis
Taiwan Moss
Willow Moss

Fauna:

Rili Shrimp
Tangerine Tiger Shrimp

Hardscape:
MANZANITAAA

Any comments or suggestions are deeply appreciated.

**shrimpnmoss** · 08-03-2011, 04:59 PM

You still in Taiwan right now?

**jkan0228** · 08-04-2011, 07:41 AM

Yep, coming back on the 12th

**demonr6** · 08-04-2011, 01:03 PM

WoOo I will be sending you a list of items to pick up for me. LOL

**shrimpnmoss** · 08-04-2011, 04:28 PM

me too....just bring us back a truck load of shrimps....or a coffee thermos full would be fine too....

:

**jkan0228** · 08-05-2011, 01:19 AM

Lol, a license from customs would be good with that too

sammiewags · 08-05-2011, 01:05 PM

I just purchased the same tank and will be following this thread

I was thinking the same thing with the light.. I like the look of the ADA Archea 36W but would that be to much for this size tank?

**jkan0228** · 08-06-2011, 05:23 PM

It would be around 3wpg so I think it just depends on if you're going low or high tech.

**jkan0228** · 08-14-2011, 09:55 PM

I have now finally taken action with my tank! Already did a leak test yesterday and it got an A+. Already ordered some fluval plant stratum, 8.8lbs, should be enough.
Debating between a used 2215 or an XP1. Help me decide!!!!!! Will be ordering the lights last as I can still do a cycle without lights. Also have some nice acrylic lily pipes coming in from a friend of mine. (AHEM) lol
Wont be needing a heater for this tank as my house isn't THAT cold. Haha let's see what else did I miss? Oh yea, will be getting a pinball co2 system for this tank.
This will be house fire reds and SS/SS+ grade CRS, wish me luck

And I think that's about it, tell me if I missed something...
Oh yea also ordered some media bags just in case I need them.

Here's my first pick ever of this tank! Is this enough osmocote for the bottom layer?

**jkan0228** · 08-16-2011, 10:17 PM

Update:
Acquired:

Mr. Aqua 11.4G
Half a bag of 3L aquasoil
13mm custom acrylic lily pipes
Fluval Plant Stratum
ADA Archaea 27W PC Light Fixture

On the way:

None

Need:

Paintball CO2 System
Eheim 2215
Any kind of stand

**jkan0228** · 08-18-2011, 04:08 PM

Archaeas are on there way...

**jkan0228** · 08-20-2011, 12:33 AM

Does anyone actually wanna see pics? Since I'm getting the feeling that people don't.

I'm starting to think that 8.8 pounds of fluval stratum and half a bag of 3L AS isn't enough.....

**shrimpnmoss** · 08-20-2011, 12:35 AM

of course we want to see pics...you should try IKEA for a stand....

sqtran · 08-20-2011, 12:36 AM

pics!!

**jkan0228** · 08-20-2011, 01:02 AM

Haha I guess no ones comments is because there aren't any pics.... Lol
I currently only need the filter and the stand and I am ready to go! Will definitely try IKEA for the stand.

08-03-2011, 08:37 AM	#1
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	\|Jeff's 11.4G Mr. Aqua Shrimp Tank\| 11/17/12 Hey everyone, I'm going to start a Mr. Aqua 11.4g very soon. The only problem I have right now is on what plants to use. I'll probably be going high tech and want to use mainly plants that will stay low like Staurogyne Repens or something that looks like Crypt parva but grows much faster... Eventually if I decide to save some money, I'll just go with full crypts and maybe some moss. Any ideas? This is all still in plan so I don't actually have anything yet apart from the tank. :p Here are the specs: Tank: Mr. Aqua 11.4g Filtration: Eheim 2215 Custom made 13mm acrylic lily pipes Lights: 27W Archaea PC Light Fixture Ista 18" LED light Fixture Ferts: None! Flora: Crypt Nurii Pahang Mutated Crypt Mi Oya Crypt Green Gecko Crypt Wendtii Crypt Lutea Crypt Hudoroi Crypt Affinis Taiwan Moss Willow Moss Fauna: Rili Shrimp Tangerine Tiger Shrimp Hardscape: MANZANITAAA Any comments or suggestions are deeply appreciated. Last edited by jkan0228; 11-17-2012 at 04:34 AM.. Reason: Title

08-04-2011, 07:41 AM	#3
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	Yep, coming back on the 12th __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

08-04-2011, 01:03 PM	#4
demonr6 i ♥ dubstep (View User Tanks) PTrader: (21/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,235	WoOo I will be sending you a list of items to pick up for me. LOL __________________ The Fraternity of Dirt #5 I'm dirty ~~My Finnex 4 Tank Journal~~-RETIRED 20L Rimless Journal-started 12-20 55L Journal-NEW 06-12 .sdrawkcab dootsrednu tub sdrawrof devil si efiL

08-04-2011, 04:28 PM	#5
shrimpnmoss Shrimpsanity (View User Tanks) PTrader: (60/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 47° 31' 49" N / 122° 1' 53" W Posts: 3,021	me too....just bring us back a truck load of shrimps....or a coffee thermos full would be fine too....:

08-05-2011, 01:19 AM	#6
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	Lol, a license from customs would be good with that too __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

08-03-2011, 04:59 PM	#2
shrimpnmoss Shrimpsanity (View User Tanks) PTrader: (60/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 47° 31' 49" N / 122° 1' 53" W Posts: 3,021	You still in Taiwan right now?

08-05-2011, 01:05 PM	#7
sammiewags Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 38	I just purchased the same tank and will be following this thread I was thinking the same thing with the light.. I like the look of the ADA Archea 36W but would that be to much for this size tank?

08-06-2011, 05:23 PM	#8
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	It would be around 3wpg so I think it just depends on if you're going low or high tech. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

08-14-2011, 09:55 PM	#9
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	I have now finally taken action with my tank! Already did a leak test yesterday and it got an A+. Already ordered some fluval plant stratum, 8.8lbs, should be enough. Debating between a used 2215 or an XP1. Help me decide!!!!!! Will be ordering the lights last as I can still do a cycle without lights. Also have some nice acrylic lily pipes coming in from a friend of mine. (AHEM) lol Wont be needing a heater for this tank as my house isn't THAT cold. Haha let's see what else did I miss? Oh yea, will be getting a pinball co2 system for this tank. This will be house fire reds and SS/SS+ grade CRS, wish me luck And I think that's about it, tell me if I missed something... Oh yea also ordered some media bags just in case I need them. Here's my first pick ever of this tank! Is this enough osmocote for the bottom layer? __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

08-16-2011, 10:17 PM	#10
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	Update: Acquired: Mr. Aqua 11.4G Half a bag of 3L aquasoil 13mm custom acrylic lily pipes Fluval Plant Stratum ADA Archaea 27W PC Light Fixture On the way: None Need: Paintball CO2 System Eheim 2215 Any kind of stand __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts! Last edited by jkan0228; 08-20-2011 at 12:32 AM..

08-18-2011, 04:08 PM	#11
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	Archaeas are on there way... __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

08-20-2011, 12:33 AM	#12
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	Does anyone actually wanna see pics? Since I'm getting the feeling that people don't. I'm starting to think that 8.8 pounds of fluval stratum and half a bag of 3L AS isn't enough..... __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

08-20-2011, 12:35 AM	#13
shrimpnmoss Shrimpsanity (View User Tanks) PTrader: (60/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 47° 31' 49" N / 122° 1' 53" W Posts: 3,021	of course we want to see pics...you should try IKEA for a stand.... __________________ \|ShrimpTech\|v1\|v2\|v3\|v4\|

08-20-2011, 12:36 AM	#14
sqtran Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 67	pics!!

08-20-2011, 01:02 AM	#15
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,398	Haha I guess no ones comments is because there aren't any pics.... Lol I currently only need the filter and the stand and I am ready to go! Will definitely try IKEA for the stand. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

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