10g transformed into 29g, 6/6/08

James From Cali · 03-17-2008, 08:38 PM

Well here is my 10g journal.

Tank:10g(20Lx10Dx12H)
Filter:None
Heating:None
Substrate: Layer of Potting Soil, layer of Black Aquarium Gravel
Ferts/CO2: None/None
Lighting: 2x 13 watt spiral flourescents(2700K)
Fauna: None
Flora:None

Its just beggining and I havent had much thought of what Im going to do with it, so here it is for now.

More to come as I get the funds

pilau · 03-17-2008, 10:21 PM

Well you got a tank, thats a start! Keep us updated!

**frozenbarb** · 03-17-2008, 11:11 PM

The rocks looks funny. Its yellow could it have some iron in it?

Id suggest to make the whole tank with DHG and get some cherry shrimps.

**dekstr** · 03-17-2008, 11:54 PM

hey james

I have the exact same 10g set-up, the hood design is the same too!

Even the bulbs are the same, 2x 6500k 13w spiral bulbs. No co2, and onyx substrate.

One problem I have encountered is that it might be too much light w/o any co2 injection. I've thought about maybe taking one bulb off, but that would like only one side of the tank.

Looking forward to see what you're going to do with your 10g!

James From Cali · 03-18-2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilau

Well you got a tank, thats a start! Keep us updated!

Yea dont worry. As I keep the funds up I will update.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frozenbarb

The rocks looks funny. Its yellow could it have some iron in it?

Id suggest to make the whole tank with DHG and get some cherry shrimps.

Im not sure. I dont think as I used this rock with no problems. Will find out though. I like the idea of the DHG and CS. May go that route.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dekstr

hey james

I have the exact same 10g set-up, the hood design is the same too!

Even the bulbs are the same, 2x 6500k 13w spiral bulbs. No co2, and onyx substrate.

One problem I have encountered is that it might be too much light w/o any co2 injection. I've thought about maybe taking one bulb off, but that would like only one side of the tank.

Looking forward to see what you're going to do with your 10g!

Yeah with the restrike I get about 1.3 wpg with a 2700K rating. If I need CO2 I will purchase Excel.

James From Cali · 03-18-2008, 04:38 PM

Ok Im thinking of removing the rock and recreating this scene attached. Now to look for some plants that match and to do a layout of it for the tank.

James From Cali · 03-20-2008, 06:30 PM

Tested ammonia and it is at .25ppm. This is odd cause I have not tried any method of cycling this tank yet so very odd.

rasetsu · 03-20-2008, 09:01 PM

Might want to re-think using that bookcase to hold the tank. Filled, it's going to be roughly 90 lbs.

Good luck!

James From Cali · 03-20-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasetsu

Might want to re-think using that bookcase to hold the tank. Filled, it's going to be roughly 90 lbs.

Good luck!

The shelf held a 20g tank before so I think this 10g wouldnt be a problem

sNApple · 03-21-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasetsu

Might want to re-think using that bookcase to hold the tank. Filled, it's going to be roughly 90 lbs.

Good luck!

no doubt, its held by little wooden pins

like this.. james

James From Cali · 03-21-2008, 01:51 AM

Im not sure. My neighbor gave it to me after they moved.

James From Cali · 03-23-2008, 01:54 AM

Well I have a little update with everything. I got some small Argentine Swords, Java Moss, Anubias Barteri, Parrots Feather(going to grow emerse), and Ceylon Hygro . I have only 1 10 watt compact flourescent on the tank but will get another one and keep it lowlight and low tech. Took the rock out and added a piece of driftwood that still wont finish sinking. A scape will form when wood sinks

P.S. Pic tooken with a camera phone so sorry about the quality.

SeaSerpant · 03-23-2008, 04:23 AM

Looks good so far. so are you still trying to replecate the forest scene?

James From Cali · 03-23-2008, 04:53 AM

That is what I will be replicating when I get the plants and the wood. The plants in there are temps to see how well the will grow out in this lighting before I get my actualy plants. So you can say test plants. I will be using Anubias Golden Nana, Anubias Nana, Narrow Leaf Java Fern, Peacock Moss, Java Moss(Moss Wall), Mariselia sp., and maybe some sort of stem plant. That will be decided as the plants grow out. Of course it will be very slow growing but I think it will be worth it.

SeaSerpant · 03-23-2008, 04:57 AM

right. i get it... i think.

03-17-2008, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,868	10g transformed into 29g, 6/6/08 Well here is my 10g journal. Tank:10g(20Lx10Dx12H) Filter:None Heating:None Substrate: Layer of Potting Soil, layer of Black Aquarium Gravel Ferts/CO2: None/None Lighting: 2x 13 watt spiral flourescents(2700K) Fauna: None Flora:None Its just beggining and I havent had much thought of what Im going to do with it, so here it is for now. More to come as I get the funds __________________ " The idea isn't to 'get you'.... it's to help you think...."-Genpets.com Last edited by James From Cali; 06-07-2008 at 02:04 AM. Reason: Date change

03-17-2008, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
pilau Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Village Posts: 47	Well you got a tank, thats a start! Keep us updated! __________________ Wherever you go, there you* are.*

03-18-2008, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,868	Ok Im thinking of removing the rock and recreating this scene attached. Now to look for some plants that match and to do a layout of it for the tank. __________________ " The idea isn't to 'get you'.... it's to help you think...."-Genpets.com Last edited by James From Cali; 04-15-2008 at 10:32 PM.

03-20-2008, 06:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,868	Tested ammonia and it is at .25ppm. This is odd cause I have not tried any method of cycling this tank yet so very odd. __________________ " The idea isn't to 'get you'.... it's to help you think...."-Genpets.com

03-21-2008, 01:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,868	Im not sure. My neighbor gave it to me after they moved. __________________ " The idea isn't to 'get you'.... it's to help you think...."-Genpets.com

03-17-2008, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
frozenbarb Algae farm. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (45) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA NY Posts: 2,164	The rocks looks funny. Its yellow could it have some iron in it? Id suggest to make the whole tank with DHG and get some cherry shrimps.

03-17-2008, 11:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
dekstr I am on temporary hiatus! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,136	hey james I have the exact same 10g set-up, the hood design is the same too! Even the bulbs are the same, 2x 6500k 13w spiral bulbs. No co2, and onyx substrate. One problem I have encountered is that it might be too much light w/o any co2 injection. I've thought about maybe taking one bulb off, but that would like only one side of the tank. Looking forward to see what you're going to do with your 10g!

03-20-2008, 09:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
rasetsu Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 270	Might want to re-think using that bookcase to hold the tank. Filled, it's going to be roughly 90 lbs. Good luck!

03-23-2008, 01:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,868	Update Well I have a little update with everything. I got some small Argentine Swords, Java Moss, Anubias Barteri, Parrots Feather(going to grow emerse), and Ceylon Hygro . I have only 1 10 watt compact flourescent on the tank but will get another one and keep it lowlight and low tech. Took the rock out and added a piece of driftwood that still wont finish sinking. A scape will form when wood sinks P.S. Pic tooken with a camera phone so sorry about the quality. __________________ " The idea isn't to 'get you'.... it's to help you think...."-Genpets.com Last edited by James From Cali; 04-15-2008 at 10:32 PM.

03-23-2008, 04:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
SeaSerpant Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,197	Looks good so far. so are you still trying to replecate the forest scene? __________________ Thanks SeaSerpant __________________________

03-23-2008, 04:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,868	That is what I will be replicating when I get the plants and the wood. The plants in there are temps to see how well the will grow out in this lighting before I get my actualy plants. So you can say test plants. I will be using Anubias Golden Nana, Anubias Nana, Narrow Leaf Java Fern, Peacock Moss, Java Moss(Moss Wall), Mariselia sp., and maybe some sort of stem plant. That will be decided as the plants grow out. Of course it will be very slow growing but I think it will be worth it. __________________ " The idea isn't to 'get you'.... it's to help you think...."-Genpets.com

03-23-2008, 04:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
SeaSerpant Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,197	right. i get it... i think. __________________ Thanks SeaSerpant __________________________

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