Philip's ADA Mini-M - Help me choose fish!

**AzFishKid** · 01-01-2012, 08:38 PM

I'm trying to decide whether i should cover the driftwood in moss or not... it has a REALLY nice dark color when under water. Thoughts?

**zachary908** · 01-01-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AzFishKid

I'm trying to decide whether i should cover the driftwood in moss or not... it has a REALLY nice dark color when under water. Thoughts?

I think some Fissidens on parts would look nice. Slow growing, so it won't take over the wood. That way you can have a fair amount still showing.

Alplily · 01-01-2012, 10:08 PM

Congratulations! That is going to be a lovely, super-cool set-up!

**mayanjungledog** · 01-01-2012, 10:18 PM

I love the look of bare branch wood underwater. It is very pretty. I'd say don't cover it. Looking forward to what you do with this set up.

**orchidman** · 01-02-2012, 02:55 AM

i like the wood how it is. but maybe a little fissidens. i would leave most of it uncovered though!

A Hill · 01-02-2012, 09:02 PM

The ADA branch wood looks great underwater bare. It is what I've had in my mini m in the past. I would probably cover the thicker parts of it with moss though.

I'm considering removing those rocks again and placing the wood back in growing just MP and a few anubias nanas in my tank.

I'll have to go up to AT when I get back.

-Andrew

mahko · 01-03-2012, 12:04 AM

What kind of stand is that? Homemade? Rough dimentions?

**AzFishKid** · 01-03-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mahko

What kind of stand is that? Homemade? Rough dimentions?

I got it from my LFS. If i remember correctly Aqueon custom builds these stands for them.
Dimensions are 24" long, 12" wide, 36" high. Perfect for an ADA 60-P (i actually have the exact same stand for mine

).

**AzFishKid** · 01-06-2012, 03:31 AM

I filled this tank a few days ago. Right now there's just some HC, Bacopa monnieri, and Rotala colorata. Haven't been too impressed with the Eheim 2211's flow; i probably should have gotten a 2213 instead. Oh well, it should be alright.

somewhatshocked · 01-06-2012, 12:09 PM

I think the 2211 will get the job done. Some of us (*cough* me *cough*) overdo it on flow way too often and just get used to monster current.

Give us new pictures! Because the tank looks awesome so far.

tritan · 01-07-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AzFishKid

Got the filter today. MAN the stand looks empty! I practically have room for a second mini-M down there!

Final scape:

what are the dimensions on that tank? What is the Mini-m I am a newbie. Looking at doing a 18inch rimless and need lighting and filtering advice.

endgin28 · 01-07-2012, 11:54 PM

@tritan
Here you go.
http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=194

**AzFishKid** · 01-08-2012, 07:38 PM

Update time!

The CO2 seems to be working well and the diffuser puts out a super fine mist. So far i've been very pleased with this little disposable cartridge kit.

The tank has been filled for almost a week now and so far so good. I added some HC, Bacopa monnieri, and Rotala 'colorata'. There's still a few more plants that i want to add, but i forgot to pick them up at work yesterday. I'm trying to keep the scape simple yet interesting. The more i look at the scape the less inclined i am to add any moss at all to the driftwood, though i'd still like to hear your thoughts and opinions.

ANNNNNNNND, today i ordered 6 Centromochlus reticulatus from a seller in Montreal, Canada! They will be arriving in the US (Denver) on Wednesday and will be at my door on Thursday. I've been looking for this fish for a long time and i'm happy that i'll finally be getting some. He thought he didn't have any left in stock when i e-mailed him about a week ago but then was going through his tank and he found 6 of them hiding.
I haven't decided whether they'll be going in the 60-P or mini-M yet. I'm thinking the Mini-M since they get no more than 1.1", but 6 might be a few too many for the tank. We'll see. When they arrive i'll probably put them in a breeder box in the 90G to acclimate since i'm not sure if the mini-M is completely cycled yet.

Here's a pic of what Centromochlus reticulatus look like. The ones that i'll be getting are juveniles, so they'll look a little different. Are they awesome or what!!

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...&image_id=9505

**jkan0228** · 01-08-2012, 07:59 PM

They're like golden honeycombs!! Everything looks like it will turn out pretty nice Phil.

somewhatshocked · 01-08-2012, 09:47 PM

This looks wonderful! Can't wait til it grows in.

I think you picked some really bright and colorful plants that are going to explode quite soon. Will look even more beautiful.

01-01-2012, 08:38 PM	#16
AzFishKid Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (106/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 6,251	I'm trying to decide whether i should cover the driftwood in moss or not... it has a REALLY nice dark color when under water. Thoughts? __________________ ••• P H I L I P ••• "Because fake plants would be weird and sad." -Bsmith "This isn't a hobby, this is a way of life." -Da Plant Man Bucephalandra "and friends" Collection

01-02-2012, 02:55 AM	#20
orchidman Sara is AWESOME (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,348	i like the wood how it is. but maybe a little fissidens. i would leave most of it uncovered though! __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

01-02-2012, 09:02 PM	#21
A Hill Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (90/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tempe, ASU Posts: 7,210	The ADA branch wood looks great underwater bare. It is what I've had in my mini m in the past. I would probably cover the thicker parts of it with moss though. I'm considering removing those rocks again and placing the wood back in growing just MP and a few anubias nanas in my tank. I'll have to go up to AT when I get back. -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.

01-06-2012, 03:31 AM	#24
AzFishKid Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (106/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 6,251	I filled this tank a few days ago. Right now there's just some HC, Bacopa monnieri, and Rotala colorata. Haven't been too impressed with the Eheim 2211's flow; i probably should have gotten a 2213 instead. Oh well, it should be alright. __________________ ••• P H I L I P ••• "Because fake plants would be weird and sad." -Bsmith "This isn't a hobby, this is a way of life." -Da Plant Man Bucephalandra "and friends" Collection

01-06-2012, 12:09 PM	#25
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (262/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,616	I think the 2211 will get the job done. Some of us (cough me cough) overdo it on flow way too often and just get used to monster current. Give us new pictures! Because the tank looks awesome so far. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

01-01-2012, 10:08 PM	#18
Alplily Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estes Park, CO, USA Posts: 311	Congratulations! That is going to be a lovely, super-cool set-up!

01-01-2012, 10:18 PM	#19
mayanjungledog Geek (View User Tanks) PTrader: (55/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 521	I love the look of bare branch wood underwater. It is very pretty. I'd say don't cover it. Looking forward to what you do with this set up.

01-03-2012, 12:04 AM	#22
mahko Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 174	What kind of stand is that? Homemade? Rough dimentions?

01-07-2012, 11:54 PM	#27
endgin28 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 214	@tritan Here you go. http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=194

01-08-2012, 07:38 PM	#28
AzFishKid Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (106/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 6,251	Update time! The CO2 seems to be working well and the diffuser puts out a super fine mist. So far i've been very pleased with this little disposable cartridge kit. The tank has been filled for almost a week now and so far so good. I added some HC, Bacopa monnieri, and Rotala 'colorata'. There's still a few more plants that i want to add, but i forgot to pick them up at work yesterday. I'm trying to keep the scape simple yet interesting. The more i look at the scape the less inclined i am to add any moss at all to the driftwood, though i'd still like to hear your thoughts and opinions. ANNNNNNNND, today i ordered 6 Centromochlus reticulatus from a seller in Montreal, Canada! They will be arriving in the US (Denver) on Wednesday and will be at my door on Thursday. I've been looking for this fish for a long time and i'm happy that i'll finally be getting some. He thought he didn't have any left in stock when i e-mailed him about a week ago but then was going through his tank and he found 6 of them hiding. I haven't decided whether they'll be going in the 60-P or mini-M yet. I'm thinking the Mini-M since they get no more than 1.1", but 6 might be a few too many for the tank. We'll see. When they arrive i'll probably put them in a breeder box in the 90G to acclimate since i'm not sure if the mini-M is completely cycled yet. Here's a pic of what Centromochlus reticulatus look like. The ones that i'll be getting are juveniles, so they'll look a little different. Are they awesome or what!! http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...&image_id=9505 __________________ ••• P H I L I P ••• "Because fake plants would be weird and sad." -Bsmith "This isn't a hobby, this is a way of life." -Da Plant Man Bucephalandra "and friends" Collection

01-08-2012, 07:59 PM	#29
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,386	They're like golden honeycombs!! Everything looks like it will turn out pretty nice Phil. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

01-08-2012, 09:47 PM	#30
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (262/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,616	This looks wonderful! Can't wait til it grows in. I think you picked some really bright and colorful plants that are going to explode quite soon. Will look even more beautiful. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

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