30cm cube guppy tank

[Guppy12345]

This was my original 30cm cube tank originally for shrimp.
Had it cycling for about a month and a half then added two guppies.I waited about another 3 weeks and added another 2 guppies. Now about two months later I realised the setup wasn't working as there was to many places for diatoms to build up so I transferred the fish to a bucket with a sponge filter along with the cycled sponges and rocks that had BB on them, while I cleaned out the tank.

 

[Guppy12345]

this is what it looks like now until I get to lfs to get live plants and hardscape.
I want to make it have a jungle style.
Any plant suggestions would be great.
Also if anyone can think of small algae eaters I could add to this tank.
Thanks

 

[Guppy12345]

Good news I'm going to my lfs on the weekend to get plants and everything I need for the planted tank.

 

[Colin_T]

don't get liquid carbon, it's bad for fish.

 

[Guppy12345]

What do you mean by liquid carbon

 

[Essjay]

Liquid carbon is things like Seachem Flourish Excel - there are several other brands as well but this is the most common one. They are marketed as a substitute for CO2 and usually contain a chemical which is not fish-friendly.


[Seachem make other products with Flourish as part of the name. It's just Excel which should be avoided]

 

[Guppy12345]

Ok thanks. I wasn't planning to use c02 just low tech

 

[Guppy12345]

 

[Guppy12345]

That is the tank a few hours after being set up.
The sponge filter is just in there to clear the water.

 

[Rocky998]

looking good

 

[Guppy12345]

Thanks