Small Tank Contest

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

Here is the answer that so many have been waiting for- "What to do with a small tank?"...Each entry will be given a number...Entry cut off is Dec. 3 . Voting will commence Dec 4 until Dec 10...Poll will be in a separate thread.
Voters should take into consideration the ...
-Appropriateness of the species in the tank
-Hardware issues
-creativity of the tank and the operation (ie diy stuff to keep cost down)
-overall visual impact and beauty.

Winner gets 25 bucks US of my hard earned dough and a cheezy ribbon

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!!

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL836/4050065/8798121/120473303.jpg

Details and specs...

TANK INHABITANTS-
10 Cardinal Tetras
3 Marbled Hatchefish
1 Otocinclus

PLANTS
1 Cladophora aegagropila
1 Bacopa australis
1 Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
1 Microsorum pteropus, rooted on driftwood
1 Microsorum pteropou Windelov, rooted on driftwood
1 Limnophila sessiliflora
1 Vallisneria americana
1 Vesicularia dubyana

SET UP EXPENSES
One 3 gal acrilic tank set w/cannopy, 9w fluorescent lamp, undergravel filter, air pump and 2 kg of fine gravel $ 22.00 USD.
one coconut fibre small carpet $ 1.50
one non automatic 5w heater $ 1.50
one 125 ml botle of plant fertilizer $ 1.50
8 Plants ($2.00 each) $ 16.00
3 Pieces of driftwood ($3.00 each) $ 9.00
12 Cardinal tetra ($ .50 each) $ 6.00
3 Marbled Hatchetfish ($ .50each) $ 1.50
1 Otocinclus $ .40
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SUM $ 59.40
NOTES
I use the coconut fibre between the undergravel filter and the gravel as media to root the plants and hold nutrients.

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL836/4050065/8798121/120496635.jpg

TANK INHABITANTS-
1 Crowntail Betta

PLANTS
1 water sprite, 1 small amazon sword, 1 small crypt plant

SET UP EXPENSES
It's a 2 gallon hex-approx. 20$ setup at Walmart
Jr. heater-6-7$ at Walmart
Echo Complete Substrate for a bottom layer with reef sand over that. I'm not sure how to figure the cost for the EC substrate...a 22lb bag costs about 24$, but I sure didn't use 22lbs in this tank...maybe 3 cups is all.
The reef sand costs about 5$ for a 5lb bag, I only used about a third of the bag.

Total cost 38 bucks give or take a few

[ParadoxLiz]

TMQP - what's the definition of a small tank (10g and less, less than 10g, less than ????)?

Liz

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

Northstar, read the thread about contest entries in General Chit chat...You were supposed to e mail me your entry...

Liz, check out general chit chat...A small tank is under 5 gals...

[Ghost_knife]

There, its gone. you dont have to worry bout it being back then...
good luck with your contest or whatevr it is your doing

[Ms.Bubbles]

Woa, is that a typo on entry #1 -- 14 fish in a 3 gallon?

[juan]

Woa, is that a typo on entry #1 -- 14 fish in a 3 gallon?

Hello MsBubbles, There is not a typo, to maintain an adequate water quality I only have to perform 20% water changes twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Regards

[julianbc]

I was expecting more entries by now.

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

So was I Julian...Had lots of people COMMIT, but not many went the full mile thus far...

[Emg]

Hello MsBubbles, There is not a typo, to maintain an adequate water quality I only have to perform 20% water changes twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Regards

Whooops !! I thought this was supposed to be anonomous ?? :eek: ;)

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL836/4050065/8798121/120815187.jpg
http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL836/4050065/8798121/120815212.jpg

TANK INHABITANTS
I Male Betta

PLANTS
Plants: Vallisneria americana, Cryptocoryne Wendtii, Ecinodorus (don't know exact kind), and Ludwigia (also don't know the exact kind).

SET UP EXPENSES
-Tank: 5 Gallon Waterhome (has a built-in filter)
-Heater: 5 watt submersible Neptune heater
-Substrate: Florabase

TOTAL- 80-85$ Canadian.

[acadialover]

Wow! Gorgeous tanks. haven't been here for awhile.
pixie, do you use ferts? can you normally use reef sand for freshwater? What kind of light in the last tank? how long do you leave your lights on!
Really love your tanks!!!

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

Wish I could say they were mine Acadia :) I was just hosting the pics for the contest :)

[acadialover]

...ahhh....

[VID]

Them Some Sweet Looking Small Tanks.well Done