[natebuchholz]

Specs:

[x] Aquarium: Mr. Aqua Low Iron 12 Gallon Long (35.4" x 8.4" x 9.4")
[x] Stand: Custom: 3/4" Hard rock maple on MDF core with 3/4" hardwood top
[x] Lighting: 36” BML Dutch Planted 6300K MC
[x] Moon Lighting: Neptune Apex LSM; 2 LED String
[x] Filter: Eheim Classic 2215; Stainless Steel Outflow and Inflow
[x] Heater: 200W Hydor Inline
[x] CO2 System: GLA SS Pro; 10lb tank; UP Aqua inline diffuser
[x] Controller: Neptune Apex EB8
[x] Dosing Equipment: Neptune Apex DOS and DDR


[x] Substrate: ADA Powersand S, ADA Amazonia Normal, ADA La Plata Sand
[x] Hardscape: 40lbs Seiryu Stone
[ ] Fauna: TBD
[ ] Flora: TBD

[x] Indicates items acquired
[ ] Indicates items yet to be acquired

Updated Photo: 3/04/16

Sorry for the long hiatus, there has been many changes!
Unfortunately no water yet but, the hardscape is probably complete.
Enjoy!

Full Tank Shot

Scape

Equipment

Updated Photo: 12/03/15

Thanks for looking

 

[kimchilee]

nice, another 12 gallon tank journal!:thumbsup:

 

[natebuchholz]

Process Photos:

Pictures of the process: Newest to Oldest

My Neptune Apex arrived!!

Background Painting- Complete

Background Painting-In Progress

New dosing containers showed up!

Got my new regulator and co2 tank hooked up.

Painted light brackets to match the legs and handles.

 

[natebuchholz]

Emersed Setup

I am unable to start this tank because I will be moving to a temporary location while my wife and I are looking for a home. I don't want to start the tank until I have a permanent place for it. This is why I started the emersed setup below.


Updated Picture: (6/9/15) As always, please pm me if you see something you are interested in.

Progress of my project:

Setup:

Day 1 (3/9/15)
From top to bottom: DHG Belem, Glosso, HC courtesy of Bartohog

Day 4 (3/13/15)
From left to right: DHG Belem, Glosso, HC- all courtesy of Bartohog, S. Repens and P. Helferi courtesy of Foster.

Day 9 (3/18/15)

Day 15 (3/24/15)

Day 23 (4/1/15)

Day 30 (4/8/15)

Day 36 (4/14/15)

Day 42 (4/20/15)

Day 50 (4/28/15)
Changed my setup and sold my first portions of S. Repens and Glosso

Day 56 (5/4/15)

Day 64 (5/12/15)

Day 70 (5/18/15)

Day 92 (6/9/15)

 

[natebuchholz]

Placeholder for future updates:

 

[dru]

Dang, nice!

Looks like you are off to a killer start

 

[natebuchholz]

Dang, nice!

Looks like you are off to a killer start

Thank you, I appreciate it

 

[natebuchholz]

nice, another 12 gallon tank journal!:thumbsup:

I love the proportions of these tanks!

 

[natebuchholz]

Funny story about the 10lb tank...I went to the welding supplier I originally bought my 5lb to exchange up to the 10lb and the guy said he didn't want to do all the paper work required to add me into their system. He then told me he was going to write it up as a repair and only charge me $30.00 including the fill. He repaired my empty 5lb into a full 10lb :wink: He's good.

 

[natebuchholz]

Hardscape Compositions

Hey everyone,

I was just messing around with some hardscape possibilities and I'm looking for some feedback if you have any. I will be adding some more photos as I get a chance to play more.

New Hardscape Possibility: 4/11/15

 

[mistuhmarc]

I think you'll need a much larger main rock. Both sides look like they have the same size rock.

Love the stand though, it looks great!

 

[natebuchholz]

I think you'll need a much larger main rock. Both sides look like they have the same size rock.

Love the stand though, it looks great!

Thank you, My hopes are to give some variance once I have the substrate. The largest rocks will be raised up with egg crate and I'm hoping to have them an inch or so from the top of the tank.

 

[limz_777]

its better to adjust with aquasoil in your tank

 

[natebuchholz]

its better to adjust with aquasoil in your tank

Ha Ha thanks, I suppose it would be tricky outside the tank. I haven't bought the AS yet because then I know I would fill the tank and I don't have a permanent spot for it. Its just fun to play with the variable that I do have.

 

[natebuchholz]

Updated emersed photos and added equipment

 

[FlyingHellFish]

What is the light hanging fixture? Where you get those rods?

 

[trujillp090868]

Question any advice on how to raise the substrate on a more economical way. Using aqua soil to do it seems an expensive proposition. I have used in the past cheap gravel then added2-3 inches of aqua soil. Any other suggestions????

 

[natebuchholz]

What is the light hanging fixture? Where you get those rods?

The hanging kit can be found on marine depot here:
http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticLife_Stand_Light_Fixture_Hanger_Hanging_Kits_for_Aquarium_Light_Fixtures-AquaticLife-AK01209-FILTACMOFTHK-vi.html

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Question any advice on how to raise the substrate on a more economical way. Using aqua soil to do it seems an expensive proposition. I have used in the past cheap gravel then added2-3 inches of aqua soil. Any other suggestions????

There are many solutions. I personally use aqua soil.

If cheap is the goal then why not just blasting sand with some type of fertilizer supplement.

 

[natebuchholz]

Update on the progress of my immersed tub.

 

[Mitashade]

Question any advice on how to raise the substrate on a more economical way. Using aqua soil to do it seems an expensive proposition. I have used in the past cheap gravel then added2-3 inches of aqua soil. Any other suggestions????

If you'll have rocks over them, I've heard styrofoam pieces are a great way to create raised areas (you can sculpt that stuff too, which is handy). Other popular choice is lave rubble. It works double duty as a support and aerator for your substrate as well.