My 8 gallon nano PICS!

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Actually its my girlfriend's.  Its been up for about 4 months now and here are some pics through its various stages.  

THE BEGINNING:



Here it is right out teh box $60 off ebay



Aquasoil, powersand, water, decor on the first night:



Three days later I added plants because I had to go back to Houston (she lives in ATX/SA)



So, after 4 months, we had 4 female cherries give birth, gone through some algae problems but nothing major.  Plants grow like crazy and all the inhabitants seem to be happy.  No co2, no ferts, just 2 gallon water changes every week.  I think its a great low-tech tank that is easy for my gf to maintain.  Shes happy with it and so I am too  

Here are the new pics:










Thanks for looking!!

[tmfreak]

Re: My 8 gallon nano PICS!

WOW.. clean.. those things are fat.. lol

[CichlidFan]

Re: My 8 gallon nano PICS!

Looks great, may I ask what you have invested in the whole thing now as it sits?

CF

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Re: My 8 gallon nano PICS!

hmmmm
tank 60
substrate 30
heater 20
timer 5
rocks decor 15
fish 20
shrimp 25
plants 15

Roughly $200 but a lot of that price can be spread out over a month while the tank cycles.

[gt3guru]

Re: My 8 gallon nano PICS!

How many watts are over that?

[eklikewhoa]

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$60 for tank and light! You made out like a bandit bro!

[Mzungu]

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Very nice!

[eklikewhoa]

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When are we gonna see pictures of your tank Screenname?

[spyke1969]

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Where did u pic up that tank? I have been looking for just such a creature!! How many watts is the light?

[CichlidFan]

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Well, you and your g/f have done well on that project. It's very pleasing to look at, and I'm sure it's even more impressive in person.

Good Job both of you, and thanks for sharing your expense's with us.

CF

[naps]

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nice looking tank! 8)

[screename]

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THANKS everybody!  We both love this tank and I just started up another 6.6 gallon high tech tank soon to be unveiled.  The tank comes with a 24w PC light strip.  I was worried it wouldnt be enough but the plants Im growing are very easy to grow and seem to be doing very well!  This tank was purchased on ebay a long time ago.  This model was discontinued but with a little digging I think you might be able to track one down somewhere.