Nano Build 03-28-2011

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chonhzilla

chonhzilla

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First off, this is the first time I am trying to grow baby tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides) I honestly think I am going to hate Hemianthus callitrichoides, LOL. "Only a prediction" but since I have converted my other tank into a low tech system I have a few extra piece I can put together. Hardscape is coming soon. No idea on the stock just yet. ;)

I got great deal on this Fluval Ebi Nano, its actually really cool. Got it for $89 bucks out the door.

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As a kit it came a few cool items, some substrate, 13w compact florescent light "not too sure about this," an ugly internal filter, a soft little mat precut to fit under the tank, some shrimp stuff and a 3D background.

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The background didn't do much for me so I popped it off. It left behind some ugly silicone which took some serious work with a super dull razor blade, but it got the job done.

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Substrate, I mixed it with some left over Eco-complete.

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The HC

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Now I wait until it fills in, which gives me plenty of time to sit around and think about what to put in it.

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Thanks (03-28-2011)

Chonh
 
It looks good. I have been looking at the Fluval mini light you got in the setup. Whats your opinion on it? Does it seam to made with high quality materials or would I just be paying for the name?
 
bigbadfish711;5001847; said:
It looks good. I have been looking at the Fluval mini light you got in the setup. Whats your opinion on it? Does it seam to made with high quality materials or would I just be paying for the name?
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That little mini light seems to cover the tank area perfectly well, but the bulb is a bit cheap, puts out good light though for now. Im think about replacing the bulb though. The design with the clamp and it swivels nicely. Next time I take out the camera I'll snap some close up pictures of the fixture for you. ;)
 
interesting tank... seems a lot of people setting up small tanks recently, will be interesting to see how this one turns out :)
 
Cool. Keep us updated! I'm thinking of trying out some HC maybe. I had some credit from Petsmart for the Stealth Heater recalls. Didn't really need anything at the time, so I picked up a 2.5g and filled it with some leftover Eco-Complete. Don't know what I'm doing with mine yet either, lol!
 
Twicksisted;5001967; said:
you gonna need some CO2 injection in that tank for Baby Tears to grow properly... alternatively you could use a liquid carbon product... good luck, looks good :)
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Same thing I was going to say, not sure you can dose enough excel for the HC demands. IF HC is the plant then there might not be a problem.
 
Very nice! Add some of those 10w LED floodlamps if you need more juice :D
 
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