John's Biocube 8 planted tank new pic 2-25-13

Discussion in 'The Planted Tank' started by 2in10, Jun 16, 2012.

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  1. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    The tank looks great! I love the look of a properly set up planted tank. Yours always have such a natural look to them. I love it!
     
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  3. 2in10

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    Thank you very much
     
  4. Kevin_E

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    How do you attach moss to a piece of wood or rock work and what type would be suitable for a low light tank?
     
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    I used cotton thread, it breaks down in about 2 weeks or so. Any moss will do. This tank is low light.
     
  6. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Thanks. What kind of shrimp is that? Will it eat plants?
     
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    No the shrimp will not eat plants. It is a Neocaridina.
     
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  9. 2in10

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    So a photo on this little tank since I haven't put one up for months. The moss actually has a greater mass but was wrapped around the wood since it came loose when I moved the Gouramis to the Fluval.

    I need to restock the shrimp in the tank since there is only a couple left.

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  10. dsmerf214

    dsmerf214 Fire Shrimp

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    Beautiful tank. I was thinking of setting up a tank similar to this, mostly for shrimp and maybe a few chilli rasboras. I've never had any luck with shrimp. any advice?
     
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    some easy diy CO2 reactors can be made for less than $10 worthe of stuff you may already have around the house. Mine was free.
     
  12. 2in10

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    Thanks, water quality needs to be high for the shrimp. There are some freshwater planted tank forums that will be of a great help.

    You need to be cautios using CO2 with shrimp.