[Wet Thumb Forum]-Low tech Nano

[Tarpals]

I have a 1.5g classic old school tank. Chromed metal frame and black tar sealant. I have cleaned this tank up, and resealed the inner seams with black silicone.

My plans: low tech – no heater, no filter, no chemicals, natural lighting.

This tank has been sitting for the last 24h with 1” of fluorite gravel on the bottom and a piece of driftwood. I would like to attach some Nanas to this driftwood, or some Java Fern.

But what else can I add in the way of flora or fauna?

Looking for advice on still water tanks.
David.

[Tarpals]

I have a 1.5g classic old school tank. Chromed metal frame and black tar sealant. I have cleaned this tank up, and resealed the inner seams with black silicone.

My plans: low tech – no heater, no filter, no chemicals, natural lighting.

This tank has been sitting for the last 24h with 1” of fluorite gravel on the bottom and a piece of driftwood. I would like to attach some Nanas to this driftwood, or some Java Fern.

But what else can I add in the way of flora or fauna?

Looking for advice on still water tanks.
David.

[Paul Higashikawa]

Just give it a go with your idea. The end result always looks different than when we first envisioned it. You might like it better when it's all done.


Paul

[Tarpals]

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[Tarpals]

I was thinking...

[Paul Higashikawa]

Many choices. Other than those really light intensive ones such as R.mcrandra, red Cabomba, you really have a lot of choices.

I grow many plants in a 2-gal that has no filter, no CO2, no strong light; the only light it gets is a screw-on PC bulb. Ironically, the water is clearer than a tank without any plants. You name it, I have it; swords, moss, ferns, anacharis, hygros, ludwigias, etc... It is in fact a nice little hatchery for a number of baby Rainbows that appeared mysteriously, the largest of which I have moved to another tank and is doing great. Now there are 3 babies with varying age difference. I don't know where they came from but given the setting provided they seem to thrive

Paul