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So after seeing the new Fluval Spec 19L in my local haunt I decided that I needed to have a go with something a little smaller than what i'm used to. I tried to put myself off the idea thinking I couldn't afford another setup but then the tank came on offer so I couldn't refuse, especially when it came with a free heater!
Seeing other peoples nanos on here inspired me to do one for my own so i'm going to try and take pictures along the way. I only decided this after the substrate went in so there's no pictures of the tank being assembled. It's a simple enough thing to do though.
Here should be the first picture I took. The substrate I went for was Fluval Flora. Cheap enough and the 2KG bag was all I needed.
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Next I decided to use an old piece of root for the decor. This was originally a much larger piece that came out of my main tank. I snapped off loads of the roots and worked them together in a formation I liked. I'm trying to keep things in proportion but as its my first attempt i'm just kinda working things out as I go.
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So now the roots are in place I can try add the rest of the equipment i'm using. I have an old Fluval Mini 20G co2 kit lying about with 3 or 4 full cartridges so i'm going to use that up while the plants grow in.
Oh yeah plants....So i've just ordered a bunch of HC to go in this and also i'm going to harvest some of the hairgrass I have in my main tank. Hopefully the hairgrass will hide the dirty great co2 chamber that comes with the mini kit.
So thats about it for now. I may add the water and get the filter up and running but i'm in no rush. I'll update pictures as and when I progress.
As it's my first attempt all advice is encouraged and welcomed. thanks!!
Seeing other peoples nanos on here inspired me to do one for my own so i'm going to try and take pictures along the way. I only decided this after the substrate went in so there's no pictures of the tank being assembled. It's a simple enough thing to do though.
Here should be the first picture I took. The substrate I went for was Fluval Flora. Cheap enough and the 2KG bag was all I needed.
Next I decided to use an old piece of root for the decor. This was originally a much larger piece that came out of my main tank. I snapped off loads of the roots and worked them together in a formation I liked. I'm trying to keep things in proportion but as its my first attempt i'm just kinda working things out as I go.
So now the roots are in place I can try add the rest of the equipment i'm using. I have an old Fluval Mini 20G co2 kit lying about with 3 or 4 full cartridges so i'm going to use that up while the plants grow in.
Oh yeah plants....So i've just ordered a bunch of HC to go in this and also i'm going to harvest some of the hairgrass I have in my main tank. Hopefully the hairgrass will hide the dirty great co2 chamber that comes with the mini kit.
So thats about it for now. I may add the water and get the filter up and running but i'm in no rush. I'll update pictures as and when I progress.
As it's my first attempt all advice is encouraged and welcomed. thanks!!
