I wanted to move on to a bigger tank from my Mini-M and decided on a 60P. This will be an iwagumi style nature aquarium. The HC and DHG carpet will be grown emersed.
Specs:
- Tank: ADA 60P (17 gallons)
- Stand: Ikea Stuva
- Light: ADA Aquasky 601
- Filter: Eheim 2215 with Cal Aqua Labs Fluxus lily pipes
- Heater: Hydor ETH 200
- CO2: Archaea paintball system with in-line diffuser
- Substrate: ADA Amazonia
- Fertilizer: Pfertz line
- Hardscape: ADA Manten stones
- Flora: HC and Eleocharis acicularis 'mini'
- Fauna: large school of nano fishes
Full setup
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Matching glass cover
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Some of the equipment
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ADA Manten stones
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After scaping
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Next step... planting!
Thanks for reading. Questions or comments are welcomed.
Your setup is awesome! I love the way your stand looks! It fits your tank perfectly. I have almost the identical setup (except for the stand). LOL! I am using a CO2 regulator with a paintball adapter as well. I have two paintball canisters. About every 3-4 months I swap out a canister and get a refill at Canadian Tire. By the way, the Eleocharis acicularis "mini" will grow like a weed with your setup. I have alot of trouble controlling it because it spreads everywhere. It took over my entire aquarium in a matter of a few months. I also have dwarf baby tears and it does very well with your setup as well.
George
I am very interested in the same stand you have. Did the legs come with it, or did you buy them separately? I am not able to find the same stand+legs on the IKEA website.
Do you have any idea how much weight your stand can hold? Is it sturdy? I didn't think something like this would be strong enough to hold an aquarium.
Thanks
George