I had taken this tank down , cleaned & offered it for sale = no interest.
I decided to set it up as a low maintenance tank.
Tank: 8.6 gallon starfire tank.
Filter : Eheim classic 2211
Light :chihiros led18 inch A series fixture @ the dimmest setting
Substrate : Used Fluval Stratum & white sand
Heater : Eheim 50 watt
Work in progress
Very nice. It looks like it's been up and running for a while.
Thanks Hank , it was up around 3-4 weeks.
All the plants were matured plants, that may be why it looks somewhat established. They are some plants that will grow out in time.