Nano Bonsai Tank

[Wells]

Wow, you aquascape like a pro! How long have you been in the hobby/been scaping for, and do you have any recommendations for sources to learn how to aquascape?

Thank you that's very kind. I've only been doing it a couple months, but I've been watching content for at least a year.
Ones I watch regularly and would recommend for good sources would probably be Green Aqua, George Farmer and MD fish tanks. I watch a load more but they're probably the most educational/inspirational I find.

 

[AilyNC]

Gorgeous project I'm planning a bonsai for a new tank so exited to follow. I love the tree on a hill idea and in such a small tank it'll be absolutely beautiful

 

[Wells]

I've settled for the hard scape layout, and today began planting carpet.

It seemed like a lot until I started planting, I'm thinking of getting another bunch tomorrow, but this is progress so far.

Locked in the cupboard so the cat doesn't think it's a litter tray, he tried climbing in last night when it was just rock and soil.

 

[Wills]

Looking really good Can really see how its going to fill in. Are you not tempted by Co2? One of the small Tropica units would work well on this size tank.

Wills

 

[Wells]

Looking really good Can really see how its going to fill in. Are you not tempted by Co2? One of the small Tropica units would work well on this size tank.

Wills

Potentially when it gets set up, main reason for this route is I will be moving hopefully in the next 6-8 weeks so this is a perfect way to get it started for when I move, not having to break it down can just transport fishless and waterless.

I did actually pick up a little cheap starter set for my 15g fluval yesterday, its literally a hose and an aerosol can with a trap, hopefully its half good and once im set up in the new home take the plunge on proper co2 setups.

 

[AilyNC]

What's the size of the bonsai? My tank is 30cm height so been looking at bonsai around 15-20cm high.

 

[Wills]

Potentially when it gets set up, main reason for this route is I will be moving hopefully in the next 6-8 weeks so this is a perfect way to get it started for when I move, not having to break it down can just transport fish and waterless.

I did actually pick up a little cheap starter set for my 15g fluval yesterday, its literally a hose and an aerosol can with a trap, hopefully its half good and once im set up in the new home take the plunge on proper co2 setups.

Which brand did you get?

 

[Wells]

What's the size of the bonsai? My tank is 30cm height so been looking at bonsai around 15-20cm high.

12cm heigh and 16cm wide, it is quite small. I know pro shrimp do a size that sounds more to your needs.

 

[Wells]

Which brand did you get?

Its called AquaGro co2 starter kit.

Seems like the same concept as the tropica co2 60 kit.

 

[Wells]

Went for a little shop after work, I put those crypts in my current tank just to keep them fresh and they looked beautiful, so picked up another 3, another nano anibias and 2 Monte Carlos. Oh and one I don't know the name of I think it's called a chainsaw? Thought it would be a decent looking grass effect on the in between.

Chucked them in tonight, will go to a more weekly journal update as it'll now be a waiting game til the bonsai tree has sunk.

 

[HoldenOn]

Went for a little shop after work, I put those crypts in my current tank just to keep 5hem fresh and they looked beautiful, so picked up another 3, another nano anibias and 2 Monte Carlos. Oh and one I don't know the name of I think it's called a chainsaw? Thought it would be a decent looking grass effect on the in between.

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Chucked them in tonight, will go to a more weekly journal update as it'll now be a waiting game til the bonsai tree has sunk.

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Its starting to look super pretty. The carpet is going to grow pretty quickly with all those monte carlos, right?

 

[Wells]

Its starting to look super pretty. The carpet is going to grow pretty quickly with all those monte carlos, right?

Thanks. Hopefully, 5 pots might be a bit overkill but should get it off to a strong start.

 

[mbsqw1d]

Loving this scape Wells. Just thought id mention that George Farmer is currently live

 

[Wells]

Well I planted the tree with my moss, it came up well I thought

And then, I dropped it...

After initial frustration I got it back together and think it's looking pretty decent, now it's a waiting game!

 

[HoldenOn]

Well I planted the tree with my moss, it came up well I thought

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And then, I dropped it...

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After initial frustration I got it back together and think it's looking pretty decent, now it's a waiting game!

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Sucks you dropped it, but it looks quite nice now. I don't know why but it reminds me of the Beatles song The Fool on the Hill. Anyways, looks awesome. (nice socks)