Dueling Mini-Ms

screename · 07-04-2009, 04:25 AM

Well, after a brief hiatus, Im back with a pair of Mini-Ms that are FINALLY getting setup. Just threw in some DHG just to fill it in. Its not what I really want plant wise and Im desperately looking for a few plants. Im looking for some eriocaulon mainly sp. japan or sulawesi. Im also looking for some local SSS CRS or golden bees for fauna. Still need to finish setting up the c02 system too.

2 x Mini -M
1 solar mini 27w
1 solar mini 70w MH
ADA ES-600
ADA lily pipes x 2
ADA thermometer x2
ADA mini pollen glass
ADA regulator
ADA El-valve
ADA power sand
ADA Bacter 100, clear super, tourmaline BC
ADA aquasoil powder
Custom acrylic stand, triple beveled
Custom 90 degree filter elbows courtesy of fishman (thanks dude!)

**Bubba_Shrimp** · 07-04-2009, 05:47 AM

Very nice and natural! I like it.
What plant(s) will you use for the foreground?

**kangshiang** · 07-04-2009, 08:32 PM

wowowwo.....very high tech tank....
just wait the plant to cover it....
ya.....any plant for the foreground?

Craigthor · 07-04-2009, 09:04 PM

Looking good, I want more pics of that 70 watt MH conversion.

Ugly Genius · 07-06-2009, 04:05 PM

Jayzus! That's some nice gear.
Love the stand.

**thief** · 07-06-2009, 08:20 PM

Very plesanbt scape. It is sharp looking, clean and innovative! I like it. But I hope that Hair Grass won't grow too tall as if it stays as tall as it is now it can take a lot away from the feeling of this scape.

Otherewise I like the gear ( That stand is awesome!!! ) Did you make it?

screename · 07-06-2009, 08:42 PM

The stand was custom made by Sapphire Aquatics. The dwarf hairgrass is DEF not the plant I want to use. I am actually sourcing my wanted plants as we speak. I just threw in the hairgrass just to have something in there because I was anxious to set up the tank. The final scape will be very minimal. I want the rock to stand out more than anything.

Francis Xavier · 07-07-2009, 01:16 AM

It'll be interesting to see when the plants you want get there, I think. The rock layout has potential.

ldk59 · 07-07-2009, 02:42 AM

Talk about coming back with a vengeance!

That is one *v e r y s w e e t* set-up !

Larry

screename · 07-08-2009, 12:43 AM

1. Should I add something to the left rear to even out this scape? A rock? A centerpiece plant?

2. Im still debating on what to do with the second mini. Its either going to be saltwater or a micro paludarium. It is already fitted with a 70w MH so lighting is not an issue. What to do???

**thief** · 07-08-2009, 02:53 AM

Hmm I like the micro paludarium idea!!! I think that having a salt water tank might be a bit Ironic to have next to a Freshwater planted tank. But that depends on how much you like Saltwater. If you go the micro paludarium route you can make it so they fit harmoniously together. From the forest to underwater. Then to the sea (if you have a stand that could hold 3 mini M's that is!

).

Robert H · 07-18-2009, 12:25 AM

I love the rock. What sort of look are you going for with the plants?

Aglaw91 · 07-18-2009, 03:00 AM

I really like the layout and set up. Great stuff. Maybe add a small piece of wood on the left with moss for a tree look?

CL · 07-18-2009, 03:17 AM

Doin' it right!
You gonna use the 70W mh for a reef in the other mini m?

That's a ton of light for a 5.4 gallon planted tank, and I need pictures of the light

Did you buy it that was from someone who used it for a reef, or did you retrofit it yourself?

**chase127** · 07-18-2009, 03:25 AM

i was gona say the other needs to be a reef

07-04-2009, 04:25 AM	#1
screename Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/97%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston/ATX/SA Posts: 286	Dueling Mini-Ms Well, after a brief hiatus, Im back with a pair of Mini-Ms that are FINALLY getting setup. Just threw in some DHG just to fill it in. Its not what I really want plant wise and Im desperately looking for a few plants. Im looking for some eriocaulon mainly sp. japan or sulawesi. Im also looking for some local SSS CRS or golden bees for fauna. Still need to finish setting up the c02 system too. 2 x Mini -M 1 solar mini 27w 1 solar mini 70w MH ADA ES-600 ADA lily pipes x 2 ADA thermometer x2 ADA mini pollen glass ADA regulator ADA El-valve ADA power sand ADA Bacter 100, clear super, tourmaline BC ADA aquasoil powder Custom acrylic stand, triple beveled Custom 90 degree filter elbows courtesy of fishman (thanks dude!) Last edited by screename; 07-08-2009 at 12:41 AM.. Reason: the cat ate the guitar

07-06-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
Ugly Genius Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,725	Jayzus! That's some nice gear. Love the stand. __________________ Mini-S Mini-M Mini-L Plant Glass Cube Mini-M

07-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#6
thief Iwagumi Junkie! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CT, Shelton Posts: 536	Very plesanbt scape. It is sharp looking, clean and innovative! I like it. But I hope that Hair Grass won't grow too tall as if it stays as tall as it is now it can take a lot away from the feeling of this scape. Otherewise I like the gear ( That stand is awesome!!! ) Did you make it? __________________ The Pimp-em Club Straight pimpin' since 2009 - ADA Mini-M Pimp #7 - ADA Mini M: Recoil

07-07-2009, 01:16 AM	#8
Francis Xavier Planted Tank Jedi (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,795	It'll be interesting to see when the plants you want get there, I think. The rock layout has potential. __________________ All the best, P.S. How to Turn an Algae Mess into a relaxing aquarium in Less than 3 days and 20 minutes a day. P.P.S. How To Master the Nano Nature Aquarium - Follow & Subscribe.

07-08-2009, 02:53 AM	#11
thief Iwagumi Junkie! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CT, Shelton Posts: 536	Hmm I like the micro paludarium idea!!! I think that having a salt water tank might be a bit Ironic to have next to a Freshwater planted tank. But that depends on how much you like Saltwater. If you go the micro paludarium route you can make it so they fit harmoniously together. From the forest to underwater. Then to the sea (if you have a stand that could hold 3 mini M's that is!). __________________ The Pimp-em Club Straight pimpin' since 2009 - ADA Mini-M Pimp #7 - ADA Mini M: Recoil

07-04-2009, 05:47 AM	#2
Bubba_Shrimp Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (26/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 425	Very nice and natural! I like it. What plant(s) will you use for the foreground?

07-04-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
kangshiang Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (130/99%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 451	wowowwo.....very high tech tank.... just wait the plant to cover it.... ya.....any plant for the foreground?

07-06-2009, 08:42 PM	#7
screename Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/97%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston/ATX/SA Posts: 286	The stand was custom made by Sapphire Aquatics. The dwarf hairgrass is DEF not the plant I want to use. I am actually sourcing my wanted plants as we speak. I just threw in the hairgrass just to have something in there because I was anxious to set up the tank. The final scape will be very minimal. I want the rock to stand out more than anything.

07-07-2009, 02:42 AM	#9
ldk59 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 490	Talk about coming back with a vengeance! That is one v e r y s w e e t set-up ! Larry

07-08-2009, 12:43 AM	#10
screename Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/97%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston/ATX/SA Posts: 286	1. Should I add something to the left rear to even out this scape? A rock? A centerpiece plant? 2. Im still debating on what to do with the second mini. Its either going to be saltwater or a micro paludarium. It is already fitted with a 70w MH so lighting is not an issue. What to do???

07-18-2009, 12:25 AM	#12
Robert H Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (31/100%) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 2,327	I love the rock. What sort of look are you going for with the plants? __________________ Robert Paul Hudson RAOK Club #1 Kindness like love is unconditional

07-18-2009, 03:00 AM	#13
Aglaw91 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 59	I really like the layout and set up. Great stuff. Maybe add a small piece of wood on the left with moss for a tree look?

07-18-2009, 03:17 AM	#14
CL C-A-T-S (View User Tanks) PTrader: (78/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 9,583	Doin' it right! You gonna use the 70W mh for a reef in the other mini m? That's a ton of light for a 5.4 gallon planted tank, and I need pictures of the light Did you buy it that was from someone who used it for a reef, or did you retrofit it yourself? __________________ 100 \| 48 \| 33.6 \| 7.2 \| 5.5

07-18-2009, 03:25 AM	#15
chase127 Anti iwagumi (View User Tanks) PTrader: (112/99%) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 4,807	i was gona say the other needs to be a reef

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