So I bought this 6 gallon fluval 6 gallon tank that would have been close to 200 bucks at the store. I got it for $80 from my LFS. granted it is used but there are no leaks and it works just fine.
Now I wanna try my hand on one of those landscape looking tanks. I never done it before so if anyone has any idea on what type of plants I should get and add to the bonsai tree, let me know! =D
Anyway here is the WIP landscape I am going for. I'm not sure If I should add small rocks to it or just leave it like this and add small plants that wont grow tall.
Oooh, good luck! I'd love to see the finished project!
I think in the dark section you can use a good low carpeting plant, like baby tears or monte carlo. It would almost look like grass. Or you could just use good old dwarf hairgrass, though it would need some trimming. And I guess yeah, some small stones in key parts of the tank would help to keep that illusion of scale.
As for a the "tree" I've seen some people take apart marimo moss balls and spread them on top, making the form of the tree. I personally like the branch you have though, and I don't think you should cover the small detailed branches!
Yeah I was thinking about adding some of those carpet plants into the tanks. Thanks for the ideas! =D
You think rocks would be a nice touch? What type of rocks do you think I should add? I was thinking some jagged rocks slanted upward but not 100% sure. Where do you think I should place them? my thought was either around the tree or on the flat side to the left. There's not too much substrate over there and was thinking about having the rocks have some moss on them. I was also thinking of making this tank have CO2. Any suggestions on what would be a cheap rout to go for that kind of thing?
For the tree. I have to agree with you not adding any plants on it. I'm just wondering if it would look to bare if left "dead" I was thinking of nano Anubias so the roots can drape down. That or what you thought of, the moss balls.
I have added water to the tank and turned on the filter. thinking of having no heater for the tank. I think I remember hearing that plants like cooler water than warm. I would also have to find some fish that will be okay with colder water. If all else fails I'll end up putting a small heater in there.
ignore the cloudy water. one of my friends gave me a great idea to add a hidy hole under the tree. All that it needs are the plants, some rocks and the FISH...once it cycles.
Something like this (specifically talking about the stones on each side, though if you wanted to cover your tree you could, though I still think its good on its own) would be awesome! You see how some small stones on either side look like natural boulders in mini scale? Helps to get that perspective you're looking for.
Love the hidey hole, great idea!
(edit, forgot the picture *facepalm* i'll comment again with it)
yeah that's what I was thinking too with the rocks. that or this type of rock formation some how mixed in. Maybe the rocks can form around the "road?"
I ended up changing the sand to small gravel due to the plastic I used to keep the two substrate separated from one another didn't work so well. I like the brown instead of the white sand. I still need to fix a few things to the gravel but it's a start!
It looks very nice. You have a good start going. A few well placed rounded stones on either side of the road would look amazing. I would add some moss or very low grasses and then Anubis on the tree side but not high enough to hide the tree. on the other side some Java fern and a couple of taller swords to the back of the tank on either side.
So I bought seed for this tank! It's SO Much cheaper than buying it already grown oh my god. I bought Glossostigma Hemianthus and Hygrophila seeds. I heard good reviews about it growing in 14 days and it will be exciting to watch it grown day by day! I will be taking photos of the progress once both seeds arrive. I will also be adding some of this plant into my other tanks as well! =D
As for the Sword plant, They might not grow so well in a short enclosed tank like this. I have one in my 5 gallon that is tall and squished. lol I think I will stick with short plants for this tank. Thanks for the idea though I love swords! easy to grow. I do like the rock ideas. any type of rocks you all think would go well for this tank? if I can find them that is. I may end up just buying them instead of getting them from outside.
The photo is the seeds I bought. small leaf and large leaf.
I use white sand for my tank and so regretted doing so. Fish and plants are already in the tank so I had to cover the sand with a layer of small river rocks. Now every time I do vacuum the tank became dusty.
thanks! though like I stated above, I ended up changing the sand out into a gravel.
One of the seeds bags arrived today! Though I have realized I need to take out all of the water in the tank for 14 days and mist the tank until the seeds sprout. It wont be an issue, just that I was trying to cycle the tank from the old filter media from my other tanks. So I'll have to keep the water in a bucket with a filter until I can add the water back into the tank. lol
Day 1 of seeds in the tank! I wanted to take out the tree so the whole black substrate will be covered by the plants. Granted some of the plants will be squished by the tree but I'll either remove them or just squish them. I'll figure that time out when I get there. LOL
I added two types of plants. Both carpet plants, one plant has very tiny leaves and the other larger leaves. I'm not sure if I want any other plants in the tank as of yet. I'll see how this turns out before decided that. I had to remove the plants that were in there due to them not dying from no water. I found out later that I had to remove all the water to seed. HA should have known that. anyway wish the seeds luck!
Well the seeds didn't grow all that well in the substrate I used so I am growing them in a different pot and maybe transfer them over to the tank later. for right now I added more plants to the tank and some more rocks. =D
Hahaha yup! Though I really REALLY hope these plants thrive in this little tank. I also got my plants in the mail today and added them in! I also moved some plants around. The plants behind the tree are the new addition to the tank. Wish my plants luck to grow!
Also the fish I am going to be getting are, Two Scarlet Badies, and 4 to 5 Rosy Loaches. I may add some shrimp in there to feed the Scarlets because they do like to hunt for their food. but we will see when that time comes.
Looks good. sorry to here the seeds didn't do well. In most tanks I have seen them thrive in, the substrate if like fluorite or enriched potting soil. They really need the frets to pop and grow. You have a great start and a good idea for the fish. Hope all goes well from here on in.
the funny thing is, after I added in the plants and the water, the seeds started to grow! the directions tell to not add too much water or else the seeds will rot. Well they weren't growing so I took out most of the seeds and some were still in the tank and are growing. So now I added the rest of the seeds into that tank to see what happens. haha!
yup! but I heard that these seeds only last for 6 months??? at least that's what a youtuber said... we will see if they are right or not. =) I'll take a photo of the tank tomorrow and show you all how fast the seeds are growing.
I believe four Dario would go great in that tank. Lots of ground cover and the Mopani. They love Subwassertang or moss if you can figure out a place to fit in a small bit.
You think 4 will be okay? I was hoping maybe 2 males and 2 females. I was reading that the females are hard to come by.
The look like cool little fish though! And with the shrimp, they can eat them if they prefer live over frozen. that is the only issue with Scarlets. I hear they eat live food. I have enough shrimp to go around but any idea on how to go about getting live foods? I know you can harvest your own int he back yard (watched a you tube video about it) so I may give that a shot. LOL
I may end up removing the loach in the future though. I keep hearing that they need a larger tank cause they love to zoom around. We'll see what happens I can either place it in the 15 gallon tank or just re-home it altogether.
I've never had issues with all males even in a 5.5. They will spar without damage which is normal and too cute. However, they are territorial whether there are females present or not. The good news is they don't have very big territories. One-quarter of a 5.5 is plenty for them.
You will like Paul; he is the best of the best. Can't praise him highly enough. I am ordering a Grindal worm culture from some who gets rave reviews on AquaBid to see if his travel well in the heat. When I get the 20 longs set up I am ordering starter cultures from Paul.
Thanks so much for all of your guy's input! I have received the fish and ended up buying 6 of them. three for the 6 gallon tank and 3 for the 15 gallon in my room. I think I have one female out of the bunch though it is hard to tell. Time will tell.
When I came back from work I have noticed that one is missing in the 15 gallon. I'm kinda a horrible person and don't QT fish >-> but I think the large move stressed the little fish out. When I was drip acclimating them one didn't seem to be swimming right. they are hard to find in all the plants in my 15 gallon so maybe the third on is hiding somewhere. but I thought I picked out the remains of a little fish but it was hard to tell with all the debris on it. The three in the 6 gallon are doing just fine. I have tried to put in frozen Dalphnia in the tank and I don't think they are eating it. soooo off to get some live food from Paul! hahaha! I'll be sure to mention your name when I order mine. If he knows you by your avatar name here that is. lol
I'll see if I can send in a video in a minute here of them
That little hidey hold under the tree turned out great as well!
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