Fluval spec 19l planted tank newbie

Level200 · 01-03-2013, 09:35 PM

Hi guys

I have been reading this forum for quite sometime now. I have finally got a tank (small because I have limited space) its a Fluval spec 19l. I have also got bog wood, substrate and a co2 system.

I would love to focus on compact ground cover and small plants or moss on and around the bog wood. Shrimps and/or small fish will be great too.

I'm open to any tips or suggestions.

I'll also attempt photos tomorrow for layout etc..

John

Level200 · 01-04-2013, 09:27 AM

Possible wood layout, any thoughts?

Or

Also. The tank is directly under a roof window, will this cause a problem with too much light?

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STS_1OO · 01-04-2013, 11:23 AM

I have the same tank. I like your layout's use of vertical space. I think it'll make a great addition to the tank and add some depth once you get the fish in there.

My only issue (and it was one that I too faced), is leaving enough floor space for your scavengers. Whether its shrimp, or pigmy cories (in my case), I think it may be worthwhile leaving as small of a footprint as possible with respect to the driftwood. As such, I think the second, shorter piece should go.

Level200 · 01-04-2013, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the reply STS_100. I agree with your comment regarding bogwood footprint, I think I will keep both pieces of wood but half bury the lower piece in substrate to create a raised area helping with the floor space etc.. I'll add the substrate tonight and take a few pics

Level200 · 01-04-2013, 05:08 PM

More spec/kit being used:

Heater: Fluval compact aquarium heater (To go inside the filter area)

CO2: AquaGro CO2 Pro set

Soil: Tetraplant Complete Substrate (2cm layer on base of tank)

Substrate: Fluval Stratum for shrimp (layer on top of Tetraplant substrate)

Lighting: Stock light for now, will look into upgrading the lighting

Ground cover plants: Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba'

Bog wood plants: Star Moss, Spiky Moss

In mates: Possibly starting with Shrimp

Think thats all for now guys, Starting to play with layout.

Any thoughts and suggestions?

Level200 · 01-04-2013, 05:42 PM

*** UPDATE ***

I have started a Tank Journal Link here http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=204921

Thanks for any advice in advance

John

01-03-2013, 09:35 PM	#1
Level200 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: England, North east Posts: 29	Fluval spec 19l planted tank newbie Hi guys I have been reading this forum for quite sometime now. I have finally got a tank (small because I have limited space) its a Fluval spec 19l. I have also got bog wood, substrate and a co2 system. I would love to focus on compact ground cover and small plants or moss on and around the bog wood. Shrimps and/or small fish will be great too. I'm open to any tips or suggestions. I'll also attempt photos tomorrow for layout etc.. John

01-04-2013, 09:27 AM	#2
Level200 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: England, North east Posts: 29	Possible wood layout, any thoughts? Or Also. The tank is directly under a roof window, will this cause a problem with too much light? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ My tank in progress: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=204921

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01-04-2013, 11:23 AM	#3
STS_1OO Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 175	I have the same tank. I like your layout's use of vertical space. I think it'll make a great addition to the tank and add some depth once you get the fish in there. My only issue (and it was one that I too faced), is leaving enough floor space for your scavengers. Whether its shrimp, or pigmy cories (in my case), I think it may be worthwhile leaving as small of a footprint as possible with respect to the driftwood. As such, I think the second, shorter piece should go.

01-04-2013, 01:16 PM	#4
Level200 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: England, North east Posts: 29	Thanks for the reply STS_100. I agree with your comment regarding bogwood footprint, I think I will keep both pieces of wood but half bury the lower piece in substrate to create a raised area helping with the floor space etc.. I'll add the substrate tonight and take a few pics

01-04-2013, 05:08 PM	#5
Level200 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: England, North east Posts: 29	More spec/kit being used: Heater: Fluval compact aquarium heater (To go inside the filter area) CO2: AquaGro CO2 Pro set Soil: Tetraplant Complete Substrate (2cm layer on base of tank) Substrate: Fluval Stratum for shrimp (layer on top of Tetraplant substrate) Lighting: Stock light for now, will look into upgrading the lighting Ground cover plants: Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' Bog wood plants: Star Moss, Spiky Moss In mates: Possibly starting with Shrimp Think thats all for now guys, Starting to play with layout. Any thoughts and suggestions?

01-04-2013, 05:42 PM	#6
Level200 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: England, North east Posts: 29	* UPDATE * I have started a Tank Journal Link here http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=204921 Thanks for any advice in advance John