journal Shrimpscape Journal

[Shrimpscaper]

Decided to start a journal for the new tank I'm doing.

Tank - 20L Nano Tank

Substrate - Ocean Free Planting Soil

Light - 12W LED 10 Hour Photo Period

CO2 - DIY CO2, 2 BPS

Fertilizer - Ocean Free Absolute Plant Fertilizer, Weekly

Filter - 190 L/H HOB Filter

Flora - Blyxa japonica, Eleocharis parvula, Staurogyne repens & Christmas Moss

Planted on 27th November

I haven't decided on whether to keep the co2 active after adding the shrimp.. But hopefully the plants will be rooted and growing well by then..

I'm planning on using this tank for Red Rilis..

[fishmosy]

Thats a really nice piece of wood. Cant wait to see all the plants grown in. 

[Unagi42]

Great setup and quite beautiful. How do you secure the moss to the wood?

[Shrimpscaper]

Thanks fishmosy & Unagi42..

I've attached moss in several ways.. I've used cotton treads in places I can easily access, and easy to tie.. I used Super Glue to attach moss on top of the driftwood. On the bottom part, I just stuck it inside crevices of the driftwood. Since it will be a fishless cycle there won't be anyone to pull them out and hopefully it will root before I add the shrimps.

[Disciple]

Looking good man. Red rili's were my first shrimp cant wait to see how your tank goes. 

[Shrimpscaper]

2 Weeks Update

The plants are growing well and sprouting new leaves.

I've also changed the background to white so that the back of the tank won't be in shade.. I've also added Benibachi Mineral Balls..

I will be doing water tests by the end of this week.. Cycling should be already finished since the filter and soil was from an established tank.. If all goes well I will be adding Shrimps in 2 weeks..

[JacksonL]

Looks good! I look forward to seeing this grow in.