[AquaKai]

Hello! I was going to make a nice planted tank in 2g tank with no other fish in it, but then my fish got into fights in my 55g and so I had to take out my betta (whom I love to pieces). I now need a nice aquascape without all the high tech stuff!

Here are some pictures of the tank currently:
Without Flash:

With Flash:

As you can see I just have 1 fake plant and a glob of java moss. I have some sand that I can put in there, I just need to wash it out. Is sand a good substance for plants? I'm getting a new light as well, since the one there is crap. I'm thinking a 13w 6500K. I have a few extra lying around, but do I need to cut back on wattage? I can buy a new one if need be.

Now what kind of plants can I put in there? I'm thinking anubais nana, maybe dwarf hairgrass or something like that and another thing or two, but I don't know what. Any and all help is appreciated!!! Thanks!

 

[NWA-Planted]

I have a friend at work with that tank. your going to have trouble scaping due to the small foot print :-( sand will work fun, also 13w should be ok just get it up away from the tank

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[AquaKai]

Yeah it's so small, but I think that it'll be fun. Thanks for the advice, I'm going to see what kind of desk lights we have around the house for the lighting. I'll start cleaning out the sand tomorrow.

 

[Kyguylal]

Might be a bit small. That tanks only 1.5 gallons. Are you using a filter at all? A tetra whisper would fit it

 

[AquaKai]

I actually did a gallon test and it held 30-31 cups of water, it's bigger than what it says it is. I have a filter for it, I just put it in a different tank for the night for another fish that I have to return... Long story short the filter is going in, in the morning.

 

[xjasminex]

Hey, just fyi,the base and black rim pop off this tank, and then the top fits perfectly on, you just cant knock it, then you kinda have a rimless tank!

 

[charms]

Hey, just fyi,the base and black rim pop off this tank, and then the top fits perfectly on, you just cant knock it, then you kinda have a rimless tank!

OMG!! You can??! I am totally gonna try this when I do my weekly maintenance Sunday! That will be awesome if it comes off cleanly!
I hate the light! Hate it!! I'm going to look into a new one.

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[AquaKai]

Hey, just fyi,the base and black rim pop off this tank, and then the top fits perfectly on, you just cant knock it, then you kinda have a rimless tank!

It does that!!! I'm so going to try that out! Thanks for that tip!

 

[xenxes]

Change the gravel first

Darker for better contrast with plants and fish.

 

[xjasminex]

Yep, mine wasn't glued or anything just takes a bit of force but nothing broke either. Look in my albums I have it in there.

 

[AquaKai]

Oh my goodness! Xjasimex, your tank is gorgeous! Beautifully done! I think that I will go with the rimless look.

 

[xjasminex]

Ha ha, thanks, I found out because I wanted to change the light and just ended up taking the whole thing apart.

 

[AquaKai]

Ok, I'm switching tanks. My betta, Fitzwilliam, who was old when I got him and deformed is on his way out But he's opening up a 2.5 Mini Bow. So I'll have that to plant and the 2g, which I'll probably get another betta because there's been one at my local store that has been there for the past 3-4 months!!! I'll start a journal on this soon, thanks!