Low light 6.6g bookshelf tank

Erica · 10-14-2012, 12:00 AM

I went with my 8 year old son to Petco to get our dog a Halloween costume (yes, im going to make my poor dog wear a costume, lol) and somehow walked out with a new tank and betta. I got an aquaclear 20 to replace the filter that the tank comes with so that I could stuff it with biomax from my 40B to instantly cycle it.

Since I hadnt planned on getting this tank, I scaped it with things I happened to already have at home. The driftwood was from a failed attempt at a high tech planted 29 gallon, and the plants are ones that I wasnt quite happy with in my 40B. The plants are Ozelot Swords, Red Indian Swords, Cryptocoryne Nevelli, and Marsilea Minuta. I know swords are an odd choice for such a small tank, but I think the ozelot in particular looks pretty nice and seems great for a betta to get shade under or rest on. The Marsilea definitely has a lot of spreading to do.

**thesawguy** · 10-14-2012, 12:05 AM

That looks real nice I bet your betta will blow some bubble nests under those big leaves. Are those bookshelf tanks plastic or glass?

Erica · 10-14-2012, 12:09 AM

Thanks! Yeah, I think my Betta is quite happy in his new home. The tank is acrylic, which I hate because it's already scratched up. I love the dimensions though.

Imi Statue · 10-14-2012, 12:47 AM

I have to say the tank is beautiful, but I am jealous

I WANT your betta! So Fin-Fine and Colorful!

Have Fun!

Imi

Erica · 10-14-2012, 12:55 AM

Thanks! Isnt he pretty! Im completely in love with him

MichaelMcG · 10-16-2012, 10:55 PM

nice set up! the filter that comes with the tank is actually pretty good. and i stuffed it with biomax from my main tank too. id try and take back the aquaclear and save some money.

id also suggest spending 5 bucks for a 6700k bulb especially if you are going to try and spread your m minuta.

i like the scape and love these tanks

10-14-2012, 12:00 AM	#1
Erica Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PA Posts: 243	Low light 6.6g bookshelf tank I went with my 8 year old son to Petco to get our dog a Halloween costume (yes, im going to make my poor dog wear a costume, lol) and somehow walked out with a new tank and betta. I got an aquaclear 20 to replace the filter that the tank comes with so that I could stuff it with biomax from my 40B to instantly cycle it. Since I hadnt planned on getting this tank, I scaped it with things I happened to already have at home. The driftwood was from a failed attempt at a high tech planted 29 gallon, and the plants are ones that I wasnt quite happy with in my 40B. The plants are Ozelot Swords, Red Indian Swords, Cryptocoryne Nevelli, and Marsilea Minuta. I know swords are an odd choice for such a small tank, but I think the ozelot in particular looks pretty nice and seems great for a betta to get shade under or rest on. The Marsilea definitely has a lot of spreading to do. __________________ Low Light 40B 6.6g Bookshelf Tank

10-14-2012, 12:05 AM	#2
thesawguy Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 227	That looks real nice I bet your betta will blow some bubble nests under those big leaves. Are those bookshelf tanks plastic or glass? Last edited by thesawguy; 10-14-2012 at 12:06 AM.. Reason: spelling

10-14-2012, 12:09 AM	#3
Erica Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PA Posts: 243	Thanks! Yeah, I think my Betta is quite happy in his new home. The tank is acrylic, which I hate because it's already scratched up. I love the dimensions though. __________________ Low Light 40B 6.6g Bookshelf Tank

10-14-2012, 12:55 AM	#5
Erica Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PA Posts: 243	Thanks! Isnt he pretty! Im completely in love with him __________________ Low Light 40B 6.6g Bookshelf Tank

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10-14-2012, 12:47 AM	#4
Imi Statue Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Monroe WA Posts: 369	I have to say the tank is beautiful, but I am jealous I WANT your betta! So Fin-Fine and Colorful! Have Fun! Imi

10-16-2012, 10:55 PM	#6
MichaelMcG Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 171	nice set up! the filter that comes with the tank is actually pretty good. and i stuffed it with biomax from my main tank too. id try and take back the aquaclear and save some money. id also suggest spending 5 bucks for a 6700k bulb especially if you are going to try and spread your m minuta. i like the scape and love these tanks