My 5.5 gallon low tech, low light nano w/ pics

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tdouglass25

Discussion Starter · Sep 24, 2010 (Edited)

I started this tank on 9/20/10.

Tank: Marina 5 gallon
Filter: Marina Slim S10
Light: Coralife 10w Mini Compact Fluorescent ~8hrs a day
Heater: Tetra Submersible 2-15gal heater ~Keeps it between 77°-79°
Substrate: Eco Complete, red gravel on top

Plants: Java Moss, Najas roraima, Ludwigia palustris.
Inhabitants: 4 male guppies, 3 nerite snails

I want to start some RCS in here when the water is cycled. Anybody had experience with RCS and Guppies?

What are your thoughts?

Here are some pics!

UPDATED 8/06/10

INITIAL SETUP

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CAPisces

· #2 · Sep 27, 2010

Something for me to strive for.

I love your tank. I am currently working on a 5 gallon and have yet to figure out how I want it scaped. Your drift wood and lava rock set up is along the same lines as what I want. Thank you for posting the pictures. It gives me something to use as inspiration.

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PinoyBoy

· #3 · Sep 27, 2010 (Edited)

I like the lay out. That's a nice piece of wood in the tank, I like how it forms a cave like shelter when you lean it on the glass. Are you dosing anything in the tank?

I wouldn't put the betta in with shrimps. I've seen bettas with shrimps but only as either a snack or a rare occasion that the betta is very timid.

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