10g Crypt Tank

[TaTeR ToT]

well, this is my low tech planted cryptocorne tank.

the only plants going in here will be crypts.

Specs:

Aqueon 10g Tank (20x10x12)

Filtration:

Rena Smartfilter 30 HOB
(Thanks Lorretta)

have an Eheim Ecco 2234 but have yet to set it up.
(Thanks Vanson)

Lighting:

Finnex 18" 24watt PC currently running an Actinic, but soon to be changed to a 6700K
(Thanks Vanson)

along with an 18" 3x 18watt 6500K Xenon Light, this light will be taken off after the bulb in the PC fixture is changed out.

Heating:

Aqueon 50watt Heater

Substrate:

A mix of ADA Aquasoil and Torpedo beach Sand (Thanks Miguel)

Background:

Black

Plants:

2x Bronze Wendtii (Thanks Tim)
1x Crypt Lucens

Making a trip to Fish Gallery this coming friday for some more crypts

Stocklist:

5x Assasin Snails (Thanks Thai)

soon to add RCS

heres a couple shots of what it looks like right now.

[TaTeR ToT]

this picture doesnt show the Crypt Lucens cause i got it yesterday lol.
but you get the idea.

[myjohnson]

Could come out really nice.

Make sure when you buy crypts that you get it from a person with the same lighting.

If not then most of the plant will just melt away.

[mgarrido]

Good start Brian. If you can, remove the heater for a better clean look, plants don't need warm water and if the tank is inside the house you are done.

[myjohnson]

Slope the gravel to add dept to the tank. Once the crypts grow in they will look more layered.

[imagirlgeek]

I'm interested in seeing how this shapes up. I love crypts. Keep the photo updates comin'!

[TaTeR ToT]

Good start Brian. If you can, remove the heater for a better clean look, plants don't need heat water and if the tank is inside the house you are done.

i didnt know this, i will definatly remove the heater then.
thanks for the tip Migeul.

[TaTeR ToT]

Slope the gravel to add dept to the tank. Once the crypts grow in they will look more layered.

thats a good idea, i will try that.

[imagirlgeek]

Our resident crypt expert is Houstonfishfanatic...I mean, he knows crypts. He's even grown crypts emersed. I bet if you PM him, he'd post some advice or experience for all of us. :)

[cichlid1409]

Our resident crypt expert is Houstonfishfanatic...I mean, he knows crypts. He's even grown crypts emersed. I bet if you PM him, he'd post some advice or experience for all of us. :)

what do you mean by 'emersed'?

[armthehomeless]

what do you mean by 'emersed'?

Out of the water.

[armthehomeless]

http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforums/showthread.php?28393-Cryptocoryne-wendtii-var.-Florida-Sunset-spathe&highlight=houstonfishfanatic

[cichlid1409]

he is a professional bad ***

[armthehomeless]

he is a professional bad ***

Very true! I've had the pleasure of seeing his setup in person. Amazing

[Mzungu]

How's it going so far? Any updates?