Low tech, low light 10 and 20 gallon tanks. Dailup beware!(updated 09/19/09)

Kolkri · 08-10-2009, 01:55 AM

That is the last time I move them. I am just not any good at this. I just want to grow some pretty plants. lol

**malaybiswas** · 08-10-2009, 03:16 PM

This is better than before IMO

Kolkri · 08-10-2009, 03:42 PM

Thank you

**lauraleellbp** · 08-10-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolkri

I would like to replace my Anubias assortment with something else. Any suggestions. I have always hated them but felt stuck with them cause they are not cheep. But they have got to go.

What shape of plant would you like there?

If you want a grassy look, E. tenellus 'narrow' or 'micro' would work. If you want a smaller leafy look (round clover-live leaves) Marselia minuta would work.

Kolkri · 08-11-2009, 01:00 AM

Guess I need to do from research and in the mean time live with them. lol

Kolkri · 08-11-2009, 07:17 PM

Did water changes and that means I moved some plants around. Trimmed off some on the anubias. They look much better and I found some new growth on them.
20 gallon.

Little growth here too. 10 gallon

Now full shots.
10 gallon

20 gallon

Kolkri · 08-16-2009, 05:23 PM

Thank you for the replies. I am seeing a lot of new growth. Ill post new pictures tomorrow. Hopefully you can see the difference too.

Kolkri · 08-20-2009, 11:30 PM

10 gallon
pictures of plant growth and some of the fish.

20 gallon some of the plant growth and fish.

Kolkri · 08-21-2009, 10:06 AM

Thank you for taking a look.

Kolkri · 09-19-2009, 01:01 PM

Really happy with both tanks. Got a little algae going on in the 20 gallon but not as bad as it was and adding the pleco may help.
The 10 gallon is my favorite. It looks great IMO. Lots of plant growth too.
Updated pictures taken this morning.
20 gallon added a BN pleco to this tank.

And the 10 gallon. Removed all fish and added 4 female betta's and have one platy. The platy was in the 20 gallon but he was chasing my angelfish.

demonbreedr16 · 09-19-2009, 05:15 PM

Very nice!

Kolkri · 09-20-2009, 01:30 AM

Thank you it is coming along nicely. Not to fast and not to slow. Just perfect.

demonbreedr16 · 09-20-2009, 03:05 AM

My 10 is the same way...it's growth isn't fast...but over a few months, it fills in...then it all gets hacked out when I rescape!

Though my 10 is going to be decommissioned for a little bit while I set it up the right way[plants are going in the 5.5 temp.]...I'm thinking now a plant specific substrate like ADA Aquasoil Malaya? Anyways, good luck on your tanks and I look forward to seeing them progress!

skinz180189 · 09-20-2009, 01:21 PM

Both are coming along well

Kolkri · 09-20-2009, 01:36 PM

I keep thinking I need to add more eco complete to the 20 gallon but don't want to spend the money or break the tank down. However I do have some other substrate wonder if it would be ok to mix it? Some floruite(sp) with some natural gravel?
Maybe next spring. When I do think I would like to try some other plants too.
Thank you for all the great comments.

08-10-2009, 01:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	That is the last time I move them. I am just not any good at this. I just want to grow some pretty plants. lol __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

08-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
malaybiswas Amano Fan (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 780	This is better than before IMO __________________ Patience is the name of the game. DIY LED Light Panel \| Old 80g \| 22g - lost lake \| 22g - river bed \| 22g - keeps changing \| DIY Rimless tank + Stand \| SFBAAPS

08-10-2009, 03:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	Thank you __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

08-11-2009, 01:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	Guess I need to do from research and in the mean time live with them. lol __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

08-11-2009, 07:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	Did water changes and that means I moved some plants around. Trimmed off some on the anubias. They look much better and I found some new growth on them. 20 gallon. Little growth here too. 10 gallon Now full shots. 10 gallon 20 gallon __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

08-16-2009, 05:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	Thank you for the replies. I am seeing a lot of new growth. Ill post new pictures tomorrow. Hopefully you can see the difference too. __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

08-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#23 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	10 gallon pictures of plant growth and some of the fish. 20 gallon some of the plant growth and fish. __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

08-21-2009, 10:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	Thank you for taking a look. __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each. Last edited by Kolkri; 08-22-2009 at 08:15 AM.

09-19-2009, 01:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	Really happy with both tanks. Got a little algae going on in the 20 gallon but not as bad as it was and adding the pleco may help. The 10 gallon is my favorite. It looks great IMO. Lots of plant growth too. Updated pictures taken this morning. 20 gallon added a BN pleco to this tank. And the 10 gallon. Removed all fish and added 4 female betta's and have one platy. The platy was in the 20 gallon but he was chasing my angelfish. __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

09-19-2009, 05:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
demonbreedr16 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arcadia, FL Posts: 497	Very nice! __________________ Aquariums: 55gal -> The Dark Depths of Brightness \| 29gal -> "Die Möglichkeit" aka The Eventuality \| 65gH Riparium -> Riparium \| 10gal -> Illusions

09-20-2009, 01:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	Thank you it is coming along nicely. Not to fast and not to slow. Just perfect. __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

09-20-2009, 03:05 AM	#28 (permalink)
demonbreedr16 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arcadia, FL Posts: 497	My 10 is the same way...it's growth isn't fast...but over a few months, it fills in...then it all gets hacked out when I rescape! Though my 10 is going to be decommissioned for a little bit while I set it up the right way[plants are going in the 5.5 temp.]...I'm thinking now a plant specific substrate like ADA Aquasoil Malaya? Anyways, good luck on your tanks and I look forward to seeing them progress! __________________ Aquariums: 55gal -> The Dark Depths of Brightness \| 29gal -> "Die Möglichkeit" aka The Eventuality \| 65gH Riparium -> Riparium \| 10gal -> Illusions

09-20-2009, 01:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
skinz180189 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Selby, N.Yorks, U.K. Posts: 172	Both are coming along well __________________ Gareth Roberts My 60L/15G Budget Tropical Tank Thread - Now with Plants, Low Light, Low Tech My 40L/10G Planted Breeder Nano Tank Thread

09-20-2009, 01:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
Kolkri Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 328	I keep thinking I need to add more eco complete to the 20 gallon but don't want to spend the money or break the tank down. However I do have some other substrate wonder if it would be ok to mix it? Some floruite(sp) with some natural gravel? Maybe next spring. When I do think I would like to try some other plants too. Thank you for all the great comments. __________________ Hobby Fish keeper for over 22 years. My 10 and 20 gallon low tech, low light, planted tanks journal GF need 10+ gallons each.

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