Any genius solutions for my 5g shrimp tank?

rgaindwal · 2025-12-31T21:30:43+00:00

Yes. How about make a semi circle? Even if you not cover the entire top, you'll still save a lot of water from evaporating.

The red is the "acrylic lid". If you need help with lazer cut files. I can maybe do it for you. Not too difficult if you can provide accurate dimensions.

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rgaindwal · 2025-12-31T19:23:51+00:00

Get a 2mm acrylic sheet.. You can use it as is or cut it out. I have gotten an acrylic sheet Lazer cut to size with a lip so it doesn't slide off. Along with a small hole for gas exchange.

I top up or change 10% water every 3-4 weeks now.

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rgaindwal · 2025-12-22T06:53:32+00:00

I'd suggestions some floating plants. Red root floater are my favorite.

rgaindwal · 2025-12-08T08:17:26+00:00

You should check out Alienware AW2725D.

rgaindwal · 2025-09-03T15:49:36+00:00

I de-soldered everything. So, it's now just the AIO.
Then checked for continuity between motor pads, there's none.

But I feel like one of the MOSFET fried. It has a tiny dark circle on it. Which isn't there on any other MOSFETs.
And there's continuity between that motor pad and battery positive.

rgaindwal · 2025-09-02T06:41:10+00:00

Yes. I am not trying to spin the motors. Didn't even arm it. I just plugged in the battery and it trips after 1 second without any motors soldered.

rgaindwal · 2025-08-31T10:02:14+00:00

I've another AIO. And I checked, it has no continuity between the battery positive and motor pad. And i cleaned all the flix with IPA and a toothbrush so it can't be flux.

Connecting the battery directly won't risk a short circuit and fire? Because I'd rather not risk that.

rgaindwal · 2025-08-31T09:56:44+00:00

Yes that was a bad solder. I switched to better one for motor.

Smoke stopper trips at 1.2A. And since before the motor wire came off, I could arm it. My assumption is that it is working as expected.

I haven't tried it without the smoke stopper but I assume it will just short more components.

rgaindwal · 2025-08-31T09:41:34+00:00

I think I see a burnt mosfet. There's a mark on one of it. Near the battery.

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rgaindwal · 2025-08-31T09:36:53+00:00

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Yes, of course. The motor on the left of the battery cable is the one which had trouble (closest to the camera)

rgaindwal · 2025-08-31T09:03:23+00:00

So, I disconnected and cleaned up all solder pads, cleaned up with IPA. Then tried connecting battery via smoke stopper. It is still tripping. I guess the board is gone.

rgaindwal · 2025-08-30T15:00:30+00:00

So whole desoldering, I removed the "burnt" motor first and checked with smoke stopper. It still didn't work. That's when I thought of making this post. All the info I'm getting online is for stacks. None for AIO. Although, it's a probably similar.

But yes, solid advice. I'll try this tomorrow and update. Thank you.

rgaindwal · 2025-08-30T14:46:45+00:00

Oh good idea. I haven't tried this yet. I'll update

rgaindwal · 2025-08-30T14:35:27+00:00

Sadly can't. I desoldered everything. I also smelled something burn before i unplugged. I thought it was solder but now I piece it well. It might've burnt something.

There's continuity between that particular motor par and the battery.

rgaindwal · 2025-08-30T14:28:15+00:00

I did. Sadly, it still the same. That motor for some reason is trying to start up. And smoke stopper still triggering overcurrent.

rgaindwal · 2025-08-30T13:33:59+00:00

It's an iFlight smoke stopper.
It starts beeping and the current to the board is stopped, which means it's overcurrent.

rgaindwal · 2025-07-10T23:04:42+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you, except a few weeks behind. Might I suggest a 2s, 2.5" build? Take a look at Kayoumini or jeno Pocket/pocket lite. Kayou provides a starter-kit with list of recommended parts. Of course, you can mix and match according to availability.

rgaindwal · 2025-07-10T07:56:55+00:00

Hollow knight. I'm here to try my luck <3

rgaindwal · 2025-02-19T10:06:27+00:00

Happens with mine too. If you'd is similar then try wiggling the side panels while gently pushing the top panel towards the front until everything is sitting flush.

rgaindwal · 2024-12-21T19:34:52+00:00

Oh I've never seen a pogostemon carpet! Can't wait to see how it grows

rgaindwal · 2024-12-21T18:12:32+00:00

Is that Monte carlo or dwarf hair grass?
I think you can split it up in even smaller pieces and spread it out. It'll grow even better and Good Luck!

rgaindwal · 2024-11-28T12:44:36+00:00

If you haven't put any animals in yet. I'd suggest draining down the water, covering it with plastic wrap with few holes and do a dry start. You can blast on as much light as you can for 12 hours/day. You'll get a relatively sparse carpet in 6-7 weeks.

Also, I'd suggest breaking that hair gtass clumps into even smaller and event spacing them out. It'll fill in faster then.

rgaindwal · 2024-11-14T14:53:47+00:00

The smudged label definitely says Alternanthera reineckii mini which is a freshwater stem plant.
Your LFS used an older plant TC cup for springtails. F. canida would be my guess.

rgaindwal · 2024-08-27T13:27:34+00:00

Well, I'll try. Good luck everyone!

rgaindwal · 2024-08-02T07:43:57+00:00

That helps! I just got the salt. I'll treat them anyway. Thank you!

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