yannachka Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) my fluval edge journal i bought a used fluval edge that had a cracked top, it sat in storage for close to a year before i had a hurst of boredom/inspiration and decided to scape it at 2am one night when i couldn’t sleep. i could only use the hardscape materials and plants i already had on hand. i snapped these photos an hour or so after setting it up: the next morning: i had it sitting on my nightstand for 5ish months before i got bored and decided to redo it. i wanted something super low maintenance and this tank was just more work than i wanted to deal with in terms of keeping it looking pristine. i ordered 3 pieces of malasyian driftwood (at random) online and the 3 pieces that came in fit perfectly in the tank so naturally, i did another late night scape test fitting the wood: scape and first full up: after a few days: i added some emersed plants, i bought it as creeping jenny but it looks more like pennywort now that its grown in. you can see the little amount i started with next to the wood piece on the left: a couple weeks later and the pennywort is starting to flourish: another couple weeks later, the riccia has attached itself to the wood and is growing like a moss now: the fish are growing, i put them in as tiny juvies initially: a month later and the pennywort has taken off. i am doing bare minimum ferts (easy green once every couple weeks): taken a couple days later: the original shrimp from the first scape are still in here: and finally, the current state of the tank: its very overgrown and looks more like a pond but i personally love it. it feels like a little slice of nature right on my nightstand and it is so low maintenance i barely do anything. if you’re interested in the specs it is: •fluval edge 6g without the top •no heater • nano sponge filter for water movement • ferts every few weeks when i remember • water change every 1-2 months and top offs with either distilled or water from my goldfish tank weekly/bi-weekly depending on need • stocking: galaxy ricefish, pumpkin shrimp, cpo, lots of snails •fluval stratum mixed with fluorite as the substrate id love to hear your thoughts and suggestions ! Edited January 24, 2021 by yannachka photos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanTruth Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Wow, you do some amazing work when you're bored!!! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emika_B Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Yannachka - That's lovely! I really like the current state photos. What is cpo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannachka Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Emika_B said: Yannachka - That's lovely! I really like the current state photos. What is cpo? thank you! orange mexican dwarf crayfish, they go by cpo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) @yannachka, that is an absolutely amazing tank. I love it! Your Fluval Plant Nano power cord will actually fit through the mount, which looks very clean. You can even fit airline tubing at the same time, if necessary. I keep scrolling back to look at the photos. Much respect! Edited January 24, 2021 by Streetwise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emika_B Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Yannachka - Ah. I saw someone else had a lovely blue crayfish, now I'm seeing orange. I may have to rethink on crayfish 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Oh my goodness...goals! I love the drama!! You've got the thrillers (the driftwood and the grass behind) and the spillers (the pennywort)! I wish I could do a tank without a lid! And, the progress photos are so fun to look at - thank you for sharing! 🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Really great looking tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannachka Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Streetwise said: @yannachka, that is an absolutely amazing tank. I love it! Your Fluval Plant Nano power cord will actually fit through the mount, which looks very clean. You can even fit airline tubing at the same time, if necessary. I keep scrolling back to look at the photos. Much respect! thank you! i do have the light cord wrapped and taped (electrical tape) to the handle, the cord goes behind the aloe planter so it is hidden the sponge filter and air pump are hidden behind the driftwood on the right side of the tank so neither are visible either. i do need to tuck the airline hose in so it isnt sticking out though so good call. i appreciate the compliment, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Easier to show than describe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannachka Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Streetwise said: Easier to show than describe: i see what you mean now, i might do that, thanks! it definitely looks neater than wrapped around. im thinking if doing a trimming cause the undergrowth is dying off from being choked out now so i’ll do it then. thanks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I would just keep letting it develop before you change anything. How about another tank? You clearly have a green thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k8nabel Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 This is so so cool! How did you get the top that was cracked off? I have a 12g edge that has a cracked top and I'm inspired by your project to try something similar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Beautiful tank!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Oh man, that is so gorgeous. I really want to do something similar some day with plants growing out from the top. Very inspiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannachka Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, k8nabel said: This is so so cool! How did you get the top that was cracked off? I have a 12g edge that has a cracked top and I'm inspired by your project to try something similar! i used my heart gun to loosen the silicone (you can use a hair dryer) and a new razor blade to cut through it. just take your time and it should be relatively easy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That really is a nice looking tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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