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For the longest time, I told myself that I would absolutely NOT have more than one tank. I prided myself on the self-control that was so evidently mine.
Well...now that time has sadly come to an end.
I've decided to set up a nano tank (please PM me if you have a 10/12 gallon long to sell or know of anywhere I can get one, literally going out of my mind trying to source the thing) for shrimp farming some lovely CRS, and am currently looking into my lighting and filter options. As this is my first foray into nano tanks, I'd like to pick all y'alls brains for some ideas and feedback.
1) Lighting
Ideally I'd like to grow moss, mini anubias, and other low light plants, so I don't need anything too high powered. My main wants for a light are a nice, sleek looking fixture that will give off a nice, white light (nothing too yellow). Considering both clip ons and tank spanning extendable fixtures but am looking for something under $50 CAD.
Thinking about getting this:
Chihiros A Series Aquatic Aquarium 5730 SMD 20 60cm 12 39W LED Fish Tank Light | eBay
2) Filter
I'm hoping to make a simple filter out of a clear plastic tube, tetra whisper 10 air pump, and equip it with filter floss and kaldness K1 to keep it quiet and low flow. I'm hoping to at least hide it partially behind my scape or moss wall. Can anyone see any issues with having this type of filter setup?
Well...now that time has sadly come to an end.
I've decided to set up a nano tank (please PM me if you have a 10/12 gallon long to sell or know of anywhere I can get one, literally going out of my mind trying to source the thing) for shrimp farming some lovely CRS, and am currently looking into my lighting and filter options. As this is my first foray into nano tanks, I'd like to pick all y'alls brains for some ideas and feedback.
1) Lighting
Ideally I'd like to grow moss, mini anubias, and other low light plants, so I don't need anything too high powered. My main wants for a light are a nice, sleek looking fixture that will give off a nice, white light (nothing too yellow). Considering both clip ons and tank spanning extendable fixtures but am looking for something under $50 CAD.
Thinking about getting this:
Chihiros A Series Aquatic Aquarium 5730 SMD 20 60cm 12 39W LED Fish Tank Light | eBay
2) Filter
I'm hoping to make a simple filter out of a clear plastic tube, tetra whisper 10 air pump, and equip it with filter floss and kaldness K1 to keep it quiet and low flow. I'm hoping to at least hide it partially behind my scape or moss wall. Can anyone see any issues with having this type of filter setup?