New Shrimp setup

Looks like a mess but, I have a plan....:idea: Lets see if it works. Minimal cost minimal work.

 

Its so empty and full of sawdust

 

Its taking shape..

 

This is some progress made.

 

Made some changes to new smaller tank and installed HMF. Will be running in soon. Filter mat already seeding in the old tank.

 

Now the stand looks little bit better, rustic feeling. The smaller tank is ready should start cycling soon.

 

Do you use the "Jack" to cycle the tank? Or did you just try to match the colour? LOL :laugh:

 

Isn't it for use while watching the cycle process?

 

looking forward to seeing how this one turns out!!

 

Lol, helps with the waiting... :beer:

 

Me to :blink1:

 

Collected about a half a liter of moss clippings for the new center piece of spider wood, Did not know i had that much :amazed:.



Look at all the bubbles



First tank is up and the matte filter has been seeding for almost two weeks will begin scaping tomorrow.

 

Looking good. The HMF type filter idea might be a good one for a fine substrate like that and the small baby shrimp. I'm thinking of maybe doing the same, but afraid the sand would still get through and damage the pump impeller as mine is closer to dust than to sand.
Do I need a bigger bottle for cycling my 3ft tank ?

 

Bigger bottle of Jack? Always, you can never have enough Jack. And it won't harm to take your time with the Jack... Or cycling the tank...

 

I think the fine sand will eventually find its way trough the filter matte but you can install a plastic barrier between the matte and the substrate. i have seen some of the guys on the internet take a piece of that very bendy rulers or piece of ice cream tub and cut a piece the same size as your matte and just put it on the inside of the glass before the matte. It will keep the sand on the aquarium side.

lol, i agree bigger bottle is better is always better..:laugh: that specific bottle is for my collection. Second edition of master distiller series.

 

Quick update,
Added ada soil to the front of the tank. Apparently the ground cover I wanted will not grow in sand. Some ground cover added (not sure what it is called) have some other plants in my DIY pot and it is already peeking. Also don't know what it is called but stays rather small and will snip and re-plant as it grows from the pot. Was told this is the best way. Not sure what else i can plant that will fit a small aquarium (low tech) Not so sure about the layout still pondering might move a few things. wanted to create a natural hideout for the shrimp.

 

The plants from the pot looks allmost like Hemianthus Micranthemoides.

 

@gdt78 I think you are correct

 

Made a few changes but will not be last... Doe any one know what type of shrimp the bottom picture is?

 

Cant see the photo ?