Micro Zen Garden

[MABJ]

In other updates, I got this tank up and running. I figured the driftwood had to sink anyways, so I set the filter up (cute as hell) and I put seeding material in it.

The driftwood pieces are floating, they'll get placed as they sink

[MABJ]

Also! I forgot to mention I need light suggestions.. I need to get a light ASAP

[TipStylez]

http://www.amazon.com/CL26BK-Aquariu...aquarium+light

best bang for the buck.

[bluestems]

Originally Posted by MABJ

Crud. Sometimes I get pms, read them, go about my day, then forget about them lol. Yes. That's no problem!

I don't think my samples will require a 1st class box, but I'll keep you posted.

No worries. I'm heading out in a 1/2 hr or so and can mail them today if you pm me your address.

[MABJ]

Thanks for the suggestion! But I feel that light is a bit too strong for my aquarium. I've seen it used in much larger setups, and it is 26 watts.

I'll keep searching.

[DogFish]

Originally Posted by MABJ

Also! I forgot to mention I need light suggestions.. I need to get a light ASAP

I found several desk lamps at IKEA that would work. I tried a planted shrimp bowl a year ago(got bored with it). I also found 25w Halogen replacement bulbs there. I was able to put together a functional light for $12.

NOTE: @ 25w Halogen use a metal light fixture. I didn't have a problem with a plastic light fixture but, I didn't feel comfortable as the fixture seemed hot all the time.

[MABJ]

Hmmm I checked out Ikea's website. No luck. I'm kinda looking for something LED-ey. And I'd like it to attach somehow.

It is for my GF who will be living 4 hours away from me next year, so major things like knowing what bulb to go get are kind of out of the question. The most I want her to have to do is pull floaters and top off

Very low maint. But I appreciate your suggestion. I'll be keeping it in mind for my own tanks


MABJ's iDevice used for this message :p

[kruzerman]

what about this ikea light? http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80169636/

I was using the desk top version on a 2 gal hex and 2 gal bowl with good but slooooow results. The temp is way off but should work. How is the hagen elite mini in this size cube? I thought it was too much flow in my DB 3 Gal.

You and i have the same taste in tanks. I was looking at these on amazon yesterday but didn't like the backgrounds. Good to know they are removable. Looks great so far.

[MABJ]

Haha that we do, Kruzerman!

I checked out that light, but at 3500k I'm worried about the color.. Could someone shed some light on that? Hehe

Yeah the backs are just removable sheets of paper.

This tank isn't the sturdiest, but I got it for like $6

[kruzerman]

The light is pretty yellow. I didn't think anything would grow under it but it is working. I will try and take a shot of the bowl I have it over now when I get home from work.

[Basil]

For this small a tank a desk lamp with a CFL bulb would work well, or run an LED bulb for even more longevity. There are several par bulbs to choose from but I would recommend the Ecosmart par20 8watt bulb.

[MABJ]

I just might have to settle for a small desk lamp after all :/

Time to research cheap, portable prospects.

[kruzerman]

Here's the pics of the ikea led. Not perfect but those stems were small trims 2 months ago. If you go with the desktop lamp one of the cheap led bulbs off of ebay would work fine.

[MABJ]

Oh hmm that's not bad at all. If I can't find a slim light, the. That's what I'll go with. Thanks for that pic!!

[Brian_Cali77]

I did something similar with that Ikea LED light in my own micro zen tank. I'm also using an Azoo Palm Filter. Flora are Java Fern, Java Moss, Anubias Petite, and some Frogbit. I threw in some clippings hydrocotyle sp. japan, from my high tech tank, so I'll just keep replacing that during PWC's since it won't thrive in this mini tank.