Mini-M CRS tank - Page 3 - Nano Aquariums

Bunbuku · 09-22-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by crimsonbull57

What grade and how much were the shimp (If you don't mind me asking)
verry nice by the way

They supposedly S/S+ grade. I got them from APC members. Send me a PM for more details.

Tex Gal · 09-22-2009, 08:47 PM

This is the first erio tank I really like. I think your combination of plants has helped so that it doesn't just look like puff balls sitting there. I think your tank is great! Hats off to you!

LuisVillalobos · 09-23-2009, 05:41 PM

Wow, i love how its so simple but yet it is amazing.
Great job

Bunbuku · 09-24-2009, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys

. Yes, I think the Syngonanthus sp. and the Pogostemon helferi definitely provides contrast in height and textures. My only regret is that I should have used a darker substrate like Flourite Black.

TNguyen · 09-24-2009, 05:53 PM

Wicked! I like it. Very hard to scape with these plants but they look pretty cool.

discuskid · 09-29-2009, 05:34 PM

very nice tank

The old man · 10-01-2009, 12:01 PM

I'm using a 27 watt light on my 3 gallon pico tank and some of the hm is gowing horizonally. Your tank looks really good.

Bunbuku · 10-03-2009, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the compliments everyone! This is just an update ~ 2 weeks later. I have not done any trimming of the plants except for the moss border. In this respect maintenance is a breeze compared to my 60-P with Rotalas, Limnophilia and other stems that require a trim weekly if not twice a week or it gets completely out of control (like now

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The sharped-eyed viewers out there may notice the sand looks whiter that the last update. This is because I sucked out layer of the old sand that had green algae stain and replaced it with fresh layer of clean sand.

Frontal shot

Closeup of Syngonathus sp "Maderia" I believe. Such a pretty plant!

Final shot

Anyone know how to trim back the downoii?

Harry Muscle · 10-06-2009, 10:32 AM

That's Ohko Stone (also called Dragon Stone) that you've used in the pictures on the first page, right? Did you find it affected your water parameters at all?

Thanks,
Harry

Bunbuku · 10-06-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Muscle

That's Ohko Stone (also called Dragon Stone) that you've used in the pictures on the first page, right? Did you find it affected your water parameters at all?

Thanks,
Harry

Yes I think that is it. I believe I read somewhere that it might increase the hardness of the water. I did not test it rigorously, just a quick read with the TDS meter - not much increase. Maybe that is why they recommend it being used with Amazonia.

I must preface by telling you I boiled to stones for a couple hours in a large pot outside. The water got a little cloudy after the boiling but the stones stayed intact.