Patrick_G Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 My wife suggested we take all our moss balls (about 15) and make a small tank for our coffee table. We’ll use either a three gallon cube or a 1.5 gal cylinder. It’ll be just plants and snails and have no electric light or filter. What else can we add? I’m thinking floaters, and maybe a red tiger lotus. Ideas? Here is the table 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 The ambient light from the room will be sweet. That space is gorgeous! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 3:34 PM, Streetwise said: The ambient light from the room will be sweet. That space is gorgeous! Thanks, we’re lucky to have such a nice room and access to lots of estate sales. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndlersBoi Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Crypts, anubias, hornwort, anachris… for floating plants i really like amazon frogbit, easy growing little mini lilly pads, or duckweed (but i know how some people HATE duckweed lmao) these should do well in ambient lighting! And with the nano tank, i would add some nice red neo shrimp (or whatever color you choose). I feel like those would be a great conversation starter for the already excellent common area you’ve got going there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) I tried a Red Tiger Lotus but it started to die. My wife stole the moss balls from all our tanks and I added some Mayaca. They are both thriving but the direct light only hits for about 30 min. Edited July 19, 2021 by Patrick_G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 This photo is pretty magical! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 6:44 PM, Streetwise said: This photo is pretty magical! It really is! @Patrick_G, I think my first step, being a noob, would be to get on the Co-Op's plant-selling page, click "low light," and see what ideas come up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 3:49 PM, Patrick_G said: Thanks, we’re lucky to have such a nice room and access to lots of estate sales. You like teak? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 5:09 PM, CalmedByFish said: It really is! @Patrick_G, I think my first step, being a noob, would be to get on the Co-Op's plant-selling page, click "low light," and see what ideas come Good idea! Permission to buy more plants! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I’m sure you could do some crypts and then you might get some contrasting color and textures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 5:12 PM, Trish said: You like teak? Heck yeah! This is our prize estate sale find. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Beautiful rocker... say's comfort like no other! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 5:17 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: I’m sure you could do some crypts and then you might get some contrasting color and textures. Good idea. I’ve just started with Crypts. I’ll transfer one when I’m sure they’re converted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Mid-Century Modern. You have permission for all the plants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalNerd98 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I think some emersed plants like a peace lily or Horsetail reeds could look really nice. You could also play with the idea of having some driftwood that comes out of the vase with some air plants on the branches out of the water. This reminds me of when I kept moss balls in a bubbling tower and just watched them roll around in the water column. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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