Theo

Hi everyone,
Quick introduction to make myself less of a stranger, my name is Theo and I have had an interest in aquariums for about two years now. This forum for the past 6 months has been of huge interest and inspiration. I have just started my second aquarium, my first being a 50 gallon tank that has taught me a lot through many mistakes. Currently in France, I am starting this aquarium for my parents as a gift for a special occasion.
Now to the point ... I would just like some advice on what you think of my progress, this being only the 4th day.

The dimensions of the tank are 60x30x29 cm or around 24'' by 12 '' by 11.5''. Pretty standard i'm guessing. Now I bought the tank by itself I therefore added:

- Eden 501 with mechanical and biological chambers, advertised as 300l/h max or 70G/h and for aquariums up to 60 liters or 16 gallons
- Being in France I didn't have much choice for lights but can still change, I was sold a Solar Duo Boy by Aquatic Nature, with reflector, 26 watts, advertised for aquariums up to 24'' long, with a 6500k white fluorescent energy saving (Strangely in the back it says a Solar Lux 26w= 100w Standard lightbulb). It looks like this http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/340604...ng_Lamp_4U.jpg
- I bought Ferti-soil by aquatic nature, 10kg total, supposively acts as a subtrate and soil.
- Used JBL Biotopol to condition water, then JBL Denitrol to start the aquarium, dosing as written 10ml per 300l for 9 days. I dosed from the start Ferropol by JBL but will stop since it contains copper. Not really sure what I will go for but something without copper. Will see what brands french stores have.
- Dennerle Bio-line Co2 compact that lasts 30 days for aquariums up to 80 liters. A good option ?

A couple comments, it will be a shrimp aquarium for cherry shrimp most probably, explaining why I need to change the fertilizer (which is weekly). I will mostly grow Hemianthus callichtroides sp. Cuba, on the side where my lighting is, since it clips onto the side, and the other side a low light medium sized plant and tall plant, most probably from a low light list. I am a bit worried since with a subtrate depth of 5-7cm tall plants don't have much height to grow. I can still take some out of move subtrate around if needed.
For now to start the cycle I have some java moss, pogetemon helferi (bad choice for lighting), crypt, and another plant. Those except the moss will be removed once the 3 weeks of cycling are over. Just to be sure, I should do a water change by the first week around 50 percent. The reason that I want to try and only use weekly fertilizers is that I don't want to complicate things too much for my parents

I think that this message as been unecessarily long, I apologize, thanks for your patience and time.

Theo,

The 15g tank http://imgur.com/PEAiW.jpg