First Attempt 2.5 Gal thrown together.

cichlidiot · 02-16-2012, 12:33 AM

This is a very low budget set up.The tank was left in the garage by the previous owner along with a 12# bag of black Flora Max. I had a little Hagen Elite mini filter as well as a couple of rocks from a little waterfall set up that I had.I picked up an Aqueon mini 10w heater that keeps this tank at 78-80 deegrees. I keep the house at 71 so I will need to unplug it during the summer. I had planned on taking my time with this set up and making it look natural but at the last minute I rescued this cool combtail betta from Walmart and was rushed. I happend to go to a local chain pet store and they were cleaning out their plant tank for a new shipment. I got a big bunch of hornwort, a java fern and a nice anubius nana for a total of $2.99. I was in the right place at the right time. The light was the most expensive thing here ($22.00) at Biglots. CFL quad bulb rated at 6500K. I hope to avoid using a CO2 setup on here so I need recommendations for ferts and other additives. I have a 15 gal long that I will be setting up soon but I will plan it out and take my time.

Basil · 02-27-2012, 11:53 PM

How many watts is that light? If it isn't too powerful you could get away with doseing Excel. A good overall fert is Seachem's Flourish. As long as theirs more light the plants will eat up the ferts and Excel.

moosenart · 02-28-2012, 12:24 AM

Nice I like the scaping!

GMYukonon24s · 02-29-2012, 02:46 AM

Nice start. I would add some kind of plant in the front of the tank.

02-16-2012, 12:33 AM	#1
cichlidiot Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 4	First Attempt 2.5 Gal thrown together. This is a very low budget set up.The tank was left in the garage by the previous owner along with a 12# bag of black Flora Max. I had a little Hagen Elite mini filter as well as a couple of rocks from a little waterfall set up that I had.I picked up an Aqueon mini 10w heater that keeps this tank at 78-80 deegrees. I keep the house at 71 so I will need to unplug it during the summer. I had planned on taking my time with this set up and making it look natural but at the last minute I rescued this cool combtail betta from Walmart and was rushed. I happend to go to a local chain pet store and they were cleaning out their plant tank for a new shipment. I got a big bunch of hornwort, a java fern and a nice anubius nana for a total of $2.99. I was in the right place at the right time. The light was the most expensive thing here ($22.00) at Biglots. CFL quad bulb rated at 6500K. I hope to avoid using a CO2 setup on here so I need recommendations for ferts and other additives. I have a 15 gal long that I will be setting up soon but I will plan it out and take my time.

02-27-2012, 11:53 PM	#2
Basil Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 217	How many watts is that light? If it isn't too powerful you could get away with doseing Excel. A good overall fert is Seachem's Flourish. As long as theirs more light the plants will eat up the ferts and Excel. __________________ ~B Fluval Spec ~ Green Machine ~ 0.5 Bowl ~ Nikon Pimp #025 ~ 2.5g

02-28-2012, 12:24 AM	#3
moosenart The Last One (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 766	Nice I like the scaping! __________________ I have learned that I am the only one left standing and voicing my personal opinion.

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02-29-2012, 02:46 AM	#4
GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,805	Nice start. I would add some kind of plant in the front of the tank.