Redoing 40g

Krismo962 · May 26, 2021

Finally got around to setting up this tank again.Dimensions - 24"(L)x 24"(W) x 16" (H).
Filled it up :

Substrate : Tan river sand with little pebbles

Black background this time.I was too lazy to paint it so I used a black vinyl background.
I'm not filling it to the brim (only 8-10") that leaves 6" of room for terrestrial/semi aquatic plants.For now it's just 2 small vines of pothos.My aunt had a bunch of different 'morphs' of pothos I got a few clippings of this type because I liked the patterns.The larger piece is about 13-16" long now.

I'm using a suction cup to attach it to the glass so only the roots stay submerged.

It seems like the new shoots have weakened after being submerged in water for a few days.

Dead leaves - guava and almond leaves I have found these don't rot as soon as some other types of leaves.

After a few months time(from another tank) :

This big piece of dw will provide a hiding place for the fish.Also got a few twigs I collected (then boiled).

Thanks for dropping by

,i'll update once the debris/dust settles and I get the plants and fish in.

rayoddballfish · May 26, 2021

Cool! What’s going inside? Looks like you going for the blackwater look?

Krismo962 · May 26, 2021

Rayfishowner said:
Cool! What’s going inside? Looks like you going for the blackwater look?

Thanks.A snakehead. Yes,i'll be adding much more leaf litter.Didn't have the time to go outside lately and I get weird looks from people at the park when they see me collecting leaves and twigs lol.

rayoddballfish · May 26, 2021

Krismo962 said:
Thanks.A snakehead. Yes,i'll be adding much more leaf litter.Didn't have the time to go outside lately and I get weird looks from people at the park when they see me collecting leaves and twigs lol.

Wow that’s cool! Sadly I’m in the Us and they are illegal. Sounds like you have a nice tank up and coming! Will be following this to see the results!