1st attempt at planted tank nano

Sheriff · 03-12-2009, 01:51 AM

An attempt at some simple aquascaping

2.5 gallon AGA
12W 6400k CFL circular
Seachem flourite black
Red Sea Nano filter

Comments/critques/suggestions welcome.

Some microswords. I split them up and planted them in the substrate. No idea if they will grow this way. Planting took forever using hands.

Dont know what the plants on the left are called.

Added some anacharis.

Decided to take of top rim, so had to empty entire tank. What a pain.

I like this more open look better.

Filling up again.

Got everything planted like before.

Added a Red Sea Nano filter and some anubias nana.

Current tank setup. Got a guppy in there to help cycle it. Probably gonna add some java moss and a few more plants, and eventually a few CRS.

Any suggestions on additional plants or changes to the tank? Thanks.

**epicfish** · 03-12-2009, 04:57 AM

Good start. I'd bury the left rock a tiny bit to make it seem like it's coming out of the substrate, not sitting on top of it.

TheRac25 · 03-12-2009, 05:02 AM

Im a nub too but i think if you got a smaller rock (much smaller) and placed in the middle towards the back it would add depth

**NyteBlade** · 03-12-2009, 05:03 AM

Is that anacharis I see in the back left corner? Anacharis is a strange plant. I'm personally not a big fan, and never had much luck with it rooting. I'd consider replacing it down the road with something else. Maybe a nice redish plant (Rotala Rotondufolia?) I'm by no means an expert aquascaper though.

So far, you're off to an awesome start though. I really like the rocks. Like epcifish said though, I'd try burying them just a bit.

Sheriff · 03-12-2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NyteBlade

Is that anacharis I see in the back left corner? Anacharis is a strange plant.

Yea its anacharis. Its cheap at petsmart and it grows fast. Just wanted to throw in some plants to help cycle. I'll probably replace it soon.

TheRac25 · 03-12-2009, 05:50 AM

isnt retro in now, just need that metal framed tank now

mizu-chan · 03-12-2009, 06:19 AM

You're off to a good start. It's always fun messing around with small tanks (:
Have you thought about adding a little DIY CO2? Also, that micro sword might a take a bit before it decides to take off. I love the look of micro sword, I just wish it would grow faster! Maybe your should get some rotala r. It's nice and easy to take care of IME.

**rrrrramos** · 03-12-2009, 06:49 AM

I'd agree with replacing the anachris, it grows like crazy, but it is a floating plant, so the chances of it rooting are slim, though it does sometimes. If you like the look of it though, I think rotala sp. green would be a good replacement and I've been seeing a bunch of it in the S&S lately.
Tank looks good though! I'm always a fan of a rimless 2.5

Sheriff · 03-12-2009, 07:51 AM

Thanks for comments. I'll look for some of those rotalas. Might do some diy co2 after i get some more plants.

limz_777 · 03-12-2009, 08:24 AM

nice set up, have you thought of a backdrop

Sheriff · 03-12-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by limz_777

nice set up, have you thought of a backdrop

Thanks. No I haven't thought of one yet. Kinda like the openess, but I might use one if i find something nice. Maybe I"ll just try to cover the back with plants.

Sheriff · 03-19-2009, 07:05 AM

Added some new plants.

Tied some java moss to a little piece of driftwood with thread.

Some java moss.

Rotala green in the back.

Tank so far.

There are 10 ghost shrimp for now, probably to be replaced with some RCS.

03-12-2009, 01:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sheriff Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 18	1st attempt at planted tank nano An attempt at some simple aquascaping 2.5 gallon AGA 12W 6400k CFL circular Seachem flourite black Red Sea Nano filter Comments/critques/suggestions welcome. Some microswords. I split them up and planted them in the substrate. No idea if they will grow this way. Planting took forever using hands. Dont know what the plants on the left are called. Added some anacharis. Decided to take of top rim, so had to empty entire tank. What a pain. I like this more open look better. Filling up again. Got everything planted like before. Added a Red Sea Nano filter and some anubias nana. Current tank setup. Got a guppy in there to help cycle it. Probably gonna add some java moss and a few more plants, and eventually a few CRS. Any suggestions on additional plants or changes to the tank? Thanks.

03-12-2009, 05:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
NyteBlade Is this thing on? (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 507	Is that anacharis I see in the back left corner? Anacharis is a strange plant. I'm personally not a big fan, and never had much luck with it rooting. I'd consider replacing it down the road with something else. Maybe a nice redish plant (Rotala Rotondufolia?) I'm by no means an expert aquascaper though. So far, you're off to an awesome start though. I really like the rocks. Like epcifish said though, I'd try burying them just a bit. __________________ Going into aquaria-related debt since 2004.

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mizu-chan Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood/Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,122	You're off to a good start. It's always fun messing around with small tanks (: Have you thought about adding a little DIY CO2? Also, that micro sword might a take a bit before it decides to take off. I love the look of micro sword, I just wish it would grow faster! Maybe your should get some rotala r. It's nice and easy to take care of IME. __________________ Rimless 24G Journal // 20L Journal (taken down)

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rrrrramos Suit up! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lewisville,TX Posts: 683	I'd agree with replacing the anachris, it grows like crazy, but it is a floating plant, so the chances of it rooting are slim, though it does sometimes. If you like the look of it though, I think rotala sp. green would be a good replacement and I've been seeing a bunch of it in the S&S lately. Tank looks good though! I'm always a fan of a rimless 2.5 __________________ ADA Mini-M \| ADA Mini-S \| 2.5g Rimless

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03-12-2009, 04:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
epicfish Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (153/100%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 8,809	Good start. I'd bury the left rock a tiny bit to make it seem like it's coming out of the substrate, not sitting on top of it.

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TheRac25 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 75	Im a nub too but i think if you got a smaller rock (much smaller) and placed in the middle towards the back it would add depth

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TheRac25 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 75	isnt retro in now, just need that metal framed tank now

03-12-2009, 07:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sheriff Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 18	Thanks for comments. I'll look for some of those rotalas. Might do some diy co2 after i get some more plants.

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limz_777 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: non usa Posts: 67	nice set up, have you thought of a backdrop

03-19-2009, 07:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sheriff Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 18	Added some new plants. Tied some java moss to a little piece of driftwood with thread. Some java moss. Rotala green in the back. Tank so far. There are 10 ghost shrimp for now, probably to be replaced with some RCS.

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