My 10 gal. plant tank pictures

Ken91gsx

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Here are pictures of my 10 gal plant tank. My goal is to make a 10 gal. look bigger then it is. These picture was taken 75% complete, had to meet a deadline. Will have picture of a completed tank soon.

10 gal. plant tank pictures 1

10 gal. plant tank pictures 2

More 10 gal. pictures

Click on the link for the top view layout w/ the numbers, then match the numbers below.

1. Glossostigma elatinoides
2. Eleocharis parvulus aka Dwarf hairgrass
3. Micranthemum micranthemoides
4. Cryptocoryne balansae
5. Heteranthera zosteraefolia a.k.a. Stargrass
6. Cryptocoryne wendtii
7. Ludwigia repens x arcuata
8. Vesicularia sp. a.k.a. Xmas moss
9. Anubias petite nana
10. Microsorium pteropus a.k.a. Lacey fern
11. Rotala rotundifolia a.k.a. Rotala indica
12. Rotala magenta
13. Blyxa sp.
14. Sagittaria subulata grass leaf

Tank specs:

Dimensions: 20”L x 10”W x 12”H (W508 x D254 x H305 Millimeter)
Volume: 10 gallons (38 liter)
Lighting: JBJ 19” Clamp-on Lamp PC
Illumination: 36W 6500K
Illumination Time: 10 hours per day
Water change: 30% per week
Filtration: Hagen Pro 2000 powerhead w/ quick filter attachment (Floss)
Substrate: Carib Sea Inc. Black Eco-complete Planted Aquarium Substrate
Heater: Ebo Jager 50W @ 72*F

Fish & Invertebrate:

Hemigrammus erythrozonus a.k.a. Glowlight Tetra
Neocaridina denticulata var. red a.k.a. Cherry Reds Shrimp
Caridina japonica a.k.a. Amano Shrimp
Otocinclus
Crossocheilus siamensis

Fertilization:

CO2 system: 3 liter DIY yeast CO2 w/ powerhead reactor
Water fertilization:
Seachem Flourish .50 mL once a week
Seachem Flourish Trace 2.5 mL once a week

Aquascaping pieces:

Malaysian driftwood
Petrified wood
 
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I agree with the others. You've accomplished your mission. It looks at least twice the size that it is. Very nice job.
Len
 
To me, your tank was one of the best in the contest !!! We still can't see specs on most of the tanks but I think yours was one of the only small ones and it's pictures fooled the judges for a bit in to thinking it was large too. :D
 
WoW! Nice job!
It DOeS look bigger that a 10 gallon. Very nice variety and the different heights help a lot. Excellent. :)
 
Ken, it would be nice to post your tank in 'General Freshwater' forum too. You may 'convert' some non-plant people to 'doing the right thing' and having nice planted tanks... :D

(I do know some fish do not 'get along' with plants --- it's not for all aquariums. )
 
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