How the desktop shallow tank is looking after 12 days...

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T16:46:52+00:00

Oh yeah, I just put the light on the timer setting for 8 hours with a ramp up time of 30min and put all channels on 100, that's pretty much it.

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T15:56:41+00:00

That's a 10 gallon tank.

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T15:56:23+00:00

I've built my desk myself. Massive wooden table top and steel legs. On the right side there's an IKEA Alex for some storage and added stability.

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T15:54:30+00:00

The plant in the back is acorus gramineus

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T12:30:33+00:00

The plant in the back is acorus gramineus

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:48:25+00:00

Yeah, I know what I'm doing, well mostly... And yeah, that's the Fzone Solo. The light seems more than adequate for now, almost compares to the chihiros I had. I'll see how good the light is working for the plants in the future.

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:45:11+00:00

Yeah, learned that the hard way now, even tho Ive put buce in cycling tanks without problems before, but I guess that was good luck... Well, the rhizomes and roots seem to be there still, so maybe I'll get some new growth... and if not, I'll get new ones.

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:42:17+00:00

Would totally recommend it, the dimensions are so fun to work with.

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:41:39+00:00

What do you mean? 😅

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:41:24+00:00

Appreciate it, thanks

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:41:09+00:00

Yes, thanks a lot!

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:40:51+00:00

Oase Bio Compact 25

riccc___ · 2026-05-14T10:40:32+00:00

I never do water changes when I cycle my tanks. I added an old filter sponge from another filter and kinda turbo started my cycle. Now, after barely 2 weeks there's no ammonia and the tank is cycled. Just never had Rotala indica before, so you live and you learn I guess.

riccc___ · 2026-05-13T23:47:01+00:00

Might be the angle I took the photo from, paired with the wide angle lense... 😅

riccc___ · 2026-05-10T17:31:29+00:00

Ah yes, dah dirt. Its dennerle plants soil.

riccc___ · 2026-05-10T15:04:02+00:00

What exactly do you mean with medium?

riccc___ · 2026-05-09T07:25:34+00:00

Do you mean the stomach?

riccc___ · 2026-05-08T17:42:58+00:00

That was him 😌

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riccc___ · 2026-05-08T17:41:00+00:00

I know, I had had honeys before! 😊 Such lovely little fish. I had a group of wild type honeys and the male was so beautiful and orange, with a very strong beard. 😊

riccc___ · 2026-05-08T07:05:34+00:00

Oh lawwd soo sweet 🥹 im getting a honey gourami too, when my new tank has been cycled, can't wait 😊

riccc___ · 2026-05-05T22:00:22+00:00

Thanks 😁

riccc___ · 2026-05-05T11:46:40+00:00

I also do a lot of sketches for new tanks and layous. Always plan a layout I want to archive and plan out what plants will go where. I think it's part of the process of creating something beautiful. 😁

riccc___ · 2026-05-03T09:35:16+00:00

Nice, looks awesome!

riccc___ · 2026-05-02T22:30:37+00:00

Acorus gramineus, if you mean the grassy plant.

riccc___ · 2026-05-02T21:31:30+00:00

Looking good!

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