h4n Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hello Everyone! Finally getting ready to setup my 12L that I've had on my desk for months now. i'm going exclusively use MK Breed products for this tank, beside some Borneowild Minerock that I plan on using as scaped rocks. I also have a bonsai driftwood that will be adding with moss on/in it. Not sure the moss I want to use yet. I'll probably add co2 for the 2-3 month while it cycles and let the plants fill in and then slow reduce it. Specs: Substrate - Brightwell Rio Cafe-XF Extra Fine Particle Size Filter - Aquatop AT-200 canister Lighting - Mr. Aqua led fixture Plants - Moss, anubias, buces and maybe some rarer ferns Substrate comes Monday so i'll add picture as this comes together High5's, countryboy12484, Duff0712 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Do a tree outa mini weeping moss it wouldbe like a $500 tree lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 And the shrimps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananariot Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Where'd ya get the substrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Do a tree outa mini weeping moss it wouldbe like a $500 tree lol LOL I wish I had that much to start it. And the shrimps? Not sure yet but probably TB tank Where'd ya get the substrate Dr. Foster and Smith, Sale right now with there 10% code in there banner 15lb bag $36 shipped if you get enough for free shipping. miwu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Substrate comes tomorrow!!! cant wait to get this going finally! High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 So here it is! I started it first thing last night. This might be altered a bit not sure yet. I ended up using 1.5 bags of substrate which are 15lb bags. This stuff has like zero dust! And doesn't crush as easy like ADA Amazonia. So far I love this stuff. It might be a tad lighter then Amazonia but it also got extra fine grain. Which is probably comparable to Amazonia powdered. The bag they pack it in also has a zip lock bags so you can easily save the extras. And I like the cafe brown. Lastly the moss in the bonsai tree is true weeping. Hope it works out good! MK-BREED Z Silver Powder Vicente Mcdonnell and miwu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Han, Looks fantastic!! I really like what you've started so far. What MK Breed product did you use on the substrate? Bonsai tree looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 That's looking great, dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 The silver powder is Mk Breed Z silver Thanks guy! I don't scape many tanks as the farmer side of my always takes over but this one I promised my self not to let it get that far haha. I've been sitting on this stuff for more this now haha. Finally up and running! countryboy12484 and High5's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissian Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Looks awesome! How are you liking the AquaTop canister filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Han, is the "extra fine" the same size as amazonia? I've read nothing but good things about this substrate and the outcomes look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm1978 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I love that tree...I'd love to be able to get hold of one of those myself, looks amazing! May I ask, what is the purpose of the very deep substrate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Looks awesome! How are you liking the AquaTop canister filter? Its nice for the price. The flow is fine for this size tank, i wouldn't use it on much bigger. Han, is the "extra fine" the same size as amazonia? I've read nothing but good things about this substrate and the outcomes look nice. Extra fine is probably like between amazonia regular and powder. It like a tad bigger then powder I love that tree...I'd love to be able to get hold of one of those myself, looks amazing! May I ask, what is the purpose of the very deep substrate? thanks! i dont know i always like a bit ticker substrate. i'm gong use plants to so maybe that. longer buffer capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Great start! let us know what you think about the substrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 That looks great Han! I just setup a 12 gallon Mr. Aqua for my TB's. I love the bonsai idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 How well does that substrate do for buffering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yes I'll let you guys know about the substrate!Thanks I love the bonsai hopefully the weeping moss grows out.I haven't check the pH/GH yet but I will later today.I quickly check the TDS as I was curious. I filled it all with about RO water and it reads 110 TDS now. I'm assuming that from the MK Z powder and the mineral rocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananariot Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Must be the minerock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ya one or the other or probably both! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Well it been about 3 weeks now I guess I should post a picture? haha! I started to get algae about after a few days and now it seem to slow down and dying off ShrimpSageMode 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Well it been about 3 weeks now I guess I should post a picture? haha! I started to get algae about after a few days and now it seem to slow down and dying off Definitely, We want to see the progress. h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 There not much but random buces haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't mind the slight algae Obviously still not done with plants haha ANBU, countryboy12484 and mayphly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I think I might add a echinodorus verde in there to the right on the mineral rocks and maybe a moss all over the entire back?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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