nano tank ?'s

[TaTeR ToT]

alright, i want to do a 10g shell dweller biotope.

i want this to be as natural and true to their natural habitat as possible without going to the lake and bringing the stuff back lol

i need ideas for the following

substrate

hardscape ie; rocks ect...
ps (of course neothalma shells)

lighting

filtration

circulation

background
ps (i will even consider diy rock backgrounds)

and what sp. of shell dwellers

all advice on this is welcome.

let the posting begin!

[myjohnson]

bigger and wider is always better. )

[TaTeR ToT]

bigger and wider is always better. )

thats what she said







ps.. i just spent like 3 minutes looking for the spank emoticon

but seriously what happened to it?

[Nickintex]

bigger and wider is always better. )

+1

[Nickintex]

[TaTeR ToT]

so nobody has anything to say to help with the build?

i need answers here people

[armthehomeless]

Sand and shells. Nothing else.

[TaTeR ToT]

ok, i that makes it substantially easier!

so, pool filter sand, neothalma shells, which are dang near impossible to find

and what should i do as far as filtration, circultion, and lighting?

also, what sp. besides multies is both beautiful, somewhat hard to comeby, and easy to care for?

do they need a powerhead?
do they like current in their tanks?

2211 canister or ac 30 hob?

coralife dual bulb t5 or 20" 28watt coralife cf?

should there any plants?
if so, what kind/sp.?

do they require a heater or could i go without one?

[TaTeR ToT]

sorry for all the ?'s, i just want to get everything lined up before i go get everything.