1 gallon nano cube

[LordVolker]

thats a perfect little world for that little guy

[deathminejr]

Where did u get the tank at? And do you use any filtration besides the plants?

[ancientpimp]

@deathminejr it's a glass vase from Zellers. No filter, just waterchange half tank per day.

[igorKanshyn]

Wow! Perfect work!

Is it CO2 or O2 bubbles float around?

[ancientpimp]

@igorKanshyn i doubt it's co2, it's hard to make dwarf hairgrass to pearl but it is possible.

[igorKanshyn]

@ancientpimp If you add co2 into your tank, co2 bubbles leave diffuser and float around the tank.

You right, pearling is not for hairgrass :)

[XLR8urlife1505]

@ancientpimp When they pearl, they release O2 as they take in CO2.

[fagol25]

but im just asking how much do you want to sell it for

[ancientpimp]

@fagol25 oh it's not for sale and even if it is, the tank broke when i cleaned it a year ago.

[fagol25]

how much do you for it i mean the tank

[ancientpimp]

@fagol25 how much is the tank?

[mypetfishy]

check out my new fishyy! i made a video on him!

[AdrianNYHz]

can grow in 4.6WPG in 3g?

[ancientpimp]

it should but it also depends on a lot of things, like how effective is your reflector, how close is it to the tank, fertilizer,co2, what substrate you use etc. Obviously you need a light meant for aquarium use and a cover for your tank for safety reasons. (if your light is sitting on your tank lid)

[yttihp11]

very cool i really want one. =)

[omega7arts]

how do you get rid of algae on the grass?

[ancientpimp]

if there's too much i would have to tear it down :(

If it's just a little bit then i can manually remove them. Amano shrimp/otocynclus cats/siamese algae eaters are a few that can help keep algae to a manageable level. Of course your dosing of fertilizer and lights affect it the most.

[omega7arts]

Oh, I don't use any fertz or tablets. Only good light.

But I get a lot of algae on my windows, but most disturbing is the long-wire-like algae on my hairgrass.

But I remove it manualy too ^^

Btw, how much did your cube cost?

[ancientpimp]

direct sunlight should be avoided and you should dose fertilizer a little bit every waterchange along with a source of co2, that should balance things out and lessen algae. light should be around 8-9 hours daily. Can you give me your tank specs.

Cube was from Zellers, it was a cube vase but i was lucky i found one with very similar look of ADA tank, the rest have very thick glass. Think it was around $12.00

[omega7arts]

Oh :)

I'm starting a DIY CO2 generator with that yeast thing.

But I realy want to start a 10-20 litre cube (those dennerle nano cube's). Cute stuff.

My tank at the moment is 5 gallon (20litre).

With Wistera and dwarf hairgrass.

4 cardinals.

I don't know my Ph, etc... :/

I think I need to give it lil less light. I give it for over 10 hours a day. (2 bulbs, 50w and 30w, = desklamp, DIY also :) )

[XzimbomooseX]

@omega7arts have a look at the new J&K betta nano cube.

[BrightLucario]

that's amazing O_o

[AdrianNYHz]

hey, can dwarf hairgrass grow in a 5.5g tank with 0.78watts per gallon and 1.5liter of DIY co2?

[ancientpimp]

It probably won't grow at all. The rule of 3 watts per gallon doesn't seem to apply to tanks smaller than 10 gallons, in fact you need more especially for light demanding plants like dwarf hairgrass.

[bboydanson]

where can i get dwarf hairgrass??

[ancientpimp]

try your local fish store

[monkynutzuk]

i work in an aquarium so screw you guys :P lol.

nice looking tank tho

[myangel833]

Shrimp doesnt know if he wants in the grass or stay on the rock

[Map10193808]

must you have a filter to have shrimp? because i'm wanting to experiment w/ some stuf

[ancientpimp]

Not necessarily but it would help.

[str8upM3NACE]

nice looking bait you got there

[ancientpimp]

lol

[CrazyBirdThing]

wow thats beautiful. whats the name of the grass in your tank and did u just plant it in sand?

[ancientpimp]

dwarf hairgrass, my substrate is a mixture of fluorite red and Big Al's natural gravel.

[zig3100]

Beautiful shrimp :D what is the name of song?

[ancientpimp]

Lost Colors (Musicshake)

[TropicalFishHobbyist]

great video

[pointshollow]

my shrimp listen to three six mafia . you got alot of shit in your water

[ke20]

Hi great tank!

What kind of filtration are u using ?

If i make a nanocube with plants and only shrimps is it necessary to have a filtration system ?

thanks

[ancientpimp]

no filter

what size tank are you looking at?

[ke20]

Hi, I just set up a 1 gallon tank with tiger shrimp, aquasoil and some plants I dont know the name but which look like dwarf hairgrass.

After 1 day my water is milky is it normal ? How can I estimate the number of shrimp I can put in my tank ?

Best

[ancientpimp]

your tank is "cycling" and should clear up in a few days, just dont forget to do the waterchanges about 1/4 to half tank every other day should be okay. Tiger shrimp? Is that the big ones? If it's small then 2-4 should be the max.

[FurFeathersAndScales]

i love shimps, mine are all named buba : )

[TheFishboy1994]

lol you do like your Grass lol

[shieldbugguy]

BEEAAUUTIFUL

[drewee88]

how do we no if its a nano ???????

[ancientpimp]

check my video response 1 Gallon Nano Cube (Takashi Amano Inspired) its the same tank

[drewee88]

ahhh, very nice.

[TheFreshdude94]

dude where do u buy ghost shrimp i looked all over 4 them and i cant find a place

[ancientpimp]

your local fish store should be able to order some for you

[ColorProduction]

how long did it take you to grow the dwarf hair into a carpet if i may ask?

[ancientpimp]

at least 6 weeks, 3 months and it looks like this

[crazymexicanomg]

excuse me..

wtf is a nano cube/tank???

[ancientpimp]

term used usually by saltwater/reef tank enthusiasts reffering to small tanks 15 gallon or smaller

[crazymexicanomg]

oh thanks

[theo2466]

nice tank!

[shpshftr66]

What are all those tiny dots swimming around? I've seen them in other aquariums and have no idea what they are.

[ancientpimp]

i just changed the water when i recorded it (pearling of plants or oxygen being emmited by the plants), but i know what you mean, those tiny white shrimp looking things which i have no clue as to what its name is but seem harmless in my 30 gallon tank.

[shpshftr66]

They seem to be in the real ocean, too, so I guess your mini tank is authentic. :)

[ancientpimp]

He he, this is a freshwater tank tho =)

[Sn0wFreak]

zoom out god dam it i wanna see the tank

[ancientpimp]

this whole tank is in my other vid - 1 Gallon Nano Cube (Takashi Amano Inspired)

[xOCPx]

pretty lame pet!

[allistaken14]

Don't you like pets you can eat when there's nothin else in the fridge:D

[ancientpimp]

lol, they dont get big enough and they require brackish water for the fry to survive but yeah, they look edible sometimes lol!

[RyudoXy]

by the way the song is called "Summer song" by musicshake

[ancientpimp]

thanks, as for fissidens i would like to know how it turns out for you and specs if possible if your successful growing it submerged.

[RyudoXy]

well I'm planning to put up a 30L nano cube complete plus with monoselium tenerum pellia java-moss and dwarf hair grass or Fissidens splachnobryoides

to Fissidens splachnobryoides:

nearly everyone I've asked said that this moss failed to grow in his tank! I really like it because it is so pretty but I don't want to waste money on it when it fails -.-

to dwarf hair grass:

I'm not planning on giving extra co2 to it!

will it grow or will it fail right at the beginning?

Cheers Ryudo

[ancientpimp]

No experience with that moss and lots of mixed reviews-some say emersed but not submerged, some say its ok submerged. If you can get a hold of a small portion and try it out, that might be the way to go.

[RyudoXy]

what is this song called? ^^

[ancientpimp]

sorry cant remember, its under instrumental i think when you edit your video here on youtube

[supertasticasian]

Hey, dwarf grass never grows beyond a certain length right? I want to use it for a 10 gallon tank. It will be mostly tetras.

[ancientpimp]

it will grow taller with less light but it wont look as thick or dense.

[RyudoXy]

I want this dwarf hairgrass too, where to get it and is this the correct name?

beautiful tank.

[ancientpimp]

also known as eleocharis parvula, check your local fish store, u should be able to order some

[StyggeAndungen]

what kind of grass plant is that??

[ancientpimp]

eleocharis parvula

[thatkid175]

Niice. I either want to set up a nano marine or a planted tank with heaps of grass. Would you recommend MH's?

[ancientpimp]

No experience with marine set up, but MH is usually what they use for live corals i believe. In a planted tank, you can go with compact fluorescent or T5 high output fluorescent, MH is pricey but why not if you can afford it.

[pianofreak711]

is it true that if you buy just a litlle bii of hairgrass and plant it in a tank (no matter the size) it will soon cover the entire bottom??

[ancientpimp]

it can but it depends if you have enough light,co2 and fertilizer plus it takes (for me) 3 months to cover my entire 30 gallon with just 4 pots of dwarf hairgrass, so ya it can be done. just be patient with it and spread it evenly of course so it can cover more of the tank.

[pianofreak711]

thanks!!

[qhoa1385]

anybody know where to buy dwarf hairgrass? I live in California and I couldn't find it in any store.

[ancientpimp]

they wouldnt order it for you, i mean the store? Try planted tank forums, members usually sell or swap plants....who knows there could be someone close by thats willing to sell or give you clippings for free.

[k9feces]

If you know what you are looking for you can find it growing along the sides of lakes and streams.

[ancientpimp]

yes but there's some pests that you can introduce to your tank. I've seen snails that don't even die when submerged in pure clorox......

[k9feces]

true, when I was using collected plants I was finding damselfly larvae in my tank for months.  I still have small snails, I forgot the species, but they seem harmless.

[guccimain89]

this honestly is my favorite set up in a nano ever. i love dwarf hairgrass i have alot of it in my tank. nice vid!

[underflundra]

I love shrimps, mine are sneaky though, they used to steal food tablets from my corydoras, run away with them in their "arms" then hide on some higher location

[samli13]

that video is so relaxing and the shrimp is so nice =) and what is this for a relaxing music? where can i listen to a longer version of thar relaxing music?? beautyful

[ancientpimp]

right here on youtube, when you edit your vid, you'll find audio tracks that you can swap for your video. Forgot what the title is but i think its under instrumental category.

[redroster59]

Very, very small... But, nice. I like how it looks and it seems like after getting home from work it would sooth you to look at it.

[biowerks]

I like it. simple and well done. nice show of restraint.

[RegalMommy]

What type of plants would you recommend for a fresh water and tropical tank? I am looking to do a few plants for my Oscars, Malawi Cichlids, Convicts and more.. They are all in separate tanks. Any advice can be posted to my board as well! (my cichlids are constantly changing their own habitat btw)

[ancientpimp]

U can try tying some java fern and anubias to rocks and driftwood (with garden twist ties) to prevent your cichlids from uprooting them. :(

[lcolcopresidentstone]

what kind of gravel would you recommend for java moss?and i was thinking on getting some hair grass is that a good idea?

[ancientpimp]

java moss can adhere better to rocks/driftwood when you tie it with a very thin thread rather than using it as a foreground on the gravel. You can try hairgrass but u need lots of light for it and CO2 then fertilize it to make it spread faster. Join an aquascaping forum and you will learn tons of things...like algae :(

[RegalMommy]

thanks for the advice.. I'll try it and let you know how it turned out :)

[Tcgnr7992]

this is honestly one of my favorite videos haha

[Fifyfoefum12]

hi there, im planning on getting these plants to decorate my tank, I was just wondering how you clean the tank with these on the florrr

[ancientpimp]

u dont;P no really, the poo will become sort of fertilizer for the plants. U can vacuum it carefully but its not worth it. You wont even see the fish poo if your tank is jampacked with aquatic plants.

[WORLDREIGN]

I found a nano 1.5 gal tank and I'm liking it! I put 3 dino's in there (I think) It's a small neon tropical fish, with 2 clusters of Amazon sword plants... Oh, and a snail :( They wil probably eat my plants... Anyway, will the fish fert my plants? Or do I need to do it myself? And what lighting should I use? The plants are small, so I've also been thinking about a small portion of riccia or java to cover little "patches" on the sub. Give me some feed back! Cool tank BTW, hope it was fun making.

[redandbluebeater]

fertilize or hurt your plant? they wont hurt it. but they will fertilize it with their poooooooooo

[bonex2005jr]

yes it is. But, their poo can cause themself to dead..read more about Nitrogen Cycle, you can search it on google.

[ancientpimp]

in a fish only tank, the nitrites and nitrates level build up faster, in a heavily planted tank the nitrogen gets used up by plants (not quick enough) but most aquascapers(planted tank enthusiasts) change half their tank water at least once a week and dont overstock their tanks with big fish. A dozen small schooling fish in a heavily planted 10 gallon tank aint overstocking believe it or not

[IKillCowsWithMusic]

lol as i have grown out of the word "poo" i will no longer use it lol

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[ancientpimp]

lol

[ancientpimp]

what kind of snail?, they proliferate quickly and can be a nuisance. I would be careful in fertilizing such a small tank, u could easily overfertilize and allow algae to grow quicker. Yes, its better to put more plants like java fern (dwarf species) or java moss in a small tank, then try and get some power compact lighting meant for aquarium (pricey). U could try a desk lamp with compact fluorescent and stick with low light plants like java fern/java moss or anubias barteri var. nana.

[JammersTank]

ill be updateing my tank every week i just started so ull get to see it from the start!! look at my channell info and tell me what u think

[ancientpimp]

cool, i'll check it out.

[master4578]

very nice tank

[ancientpimp]

glad u like it.

[bonex2005jr]

yes it is very nice..dude, how long does it take to grow Eleocharis parvula into a full carpet?..

[ancientpimp]

If conditions are right (right gravel/hi light/hi co2 and ferts) it can fill a 10 gallon in 2-3 months.

[bonex2005jr]

urrghhh..i can't wait that long..haha

because i've tried it too...it's been 2 month, and there's only a few runners..so i decided to rescape, and use Glosso [since it faster..haha]. But i'm still curious about Parvula, maybe next time.

thanks for the feedback by the way.. :)

[dormfish]

do you have a heater in such a small tank?

[ancientpimp]

no, i cant find a small enough heater for it, but the temp stays around 24-26C

[fishyking001]

wot is that at the beggining

[ancientpimp]

algae-eating shrimp also known as yamato-numa ebi or (scientific name is caridina japonica)

[georgemygerbil]

wow well done, most pepol just buy small tanks then overcrowd them. Good job at not being over abitious

[ollecram4]

how tall does the dwarf hairgrass grow? i think i wanna put some in my tank. is it hard to care for?

[ancientpimp]

2-4 inches depending on how strong your lights are (its light and co2 demanding)

[JUNAID187]

m presurised c02 capsule was half full and i left it near my lighting. it overheater and its exploded booooom ! it sounded like somebody set a nuclear bomb of in london !

[ancientpimp]

what kind of light did u use?

[riotmamer]

Wow man this cube is amazing, but i've a question, what is it name of the grass, and carries about the same.. (excuseme my ingles but i'm from México), I hope you can help me... thanks and nice cube

[ancientpimp]

dwarf hairgrass also known as eleocharis parvula

[riotmamer]

o.O it's very cute...and another cuestion??? where I can bull it?? thanksss

[ancientpimp]

thanks, your local fish store can order it for u.

[riccia888]

do hair grass need high lights? what r ur water parameters?

[ancientpimp]

High light, high co2, daily dose of fertilizer, tho this particular tank was inside a 30 gallon tank with 220 watts power compact lighting. Sorry i never took detailed water parameters cuz this wasnt gonna be a contet entry.

[CAmAd727]

i am thinking of starting a planted nano with cherry shrimp and a betta, how do you feed your hrimp the the long grass in the tank?

[ancientpimp]

flakes and tablets, just drop it in tank and it'll find it.

[fishbreeder87]

neat how much?

[ancientpimp]

shrimp is usually around $3-5 each depending on demand/area

[sansuga3]

where did you get the cube and homemuch? do you havea co2injector? does the cube have a filter?

[ancientpimp]

its a flower vase in zellers :p co2 via Fluorish Excel, no filter on cube, 50% water change everyday.

[victoriaXkicks285]

i had 2 and they were both a dollar o__o

[kejiaren]

who'd thought a shrimp and grass could be so cool

[MyFishWillPwnU]

Nice tank. Is that an amano or a ghost? I don't see any back markings, but the way it was combing those rocks and how fat it was made me think.

[ancientpimp]

Amano

[nhocazn]

wow beautiful! I love that ghost shrimp! My ghost shrimp i keep in a 1 gallon, i got 2, with plants and gravel.....it just disappear....

[J04TM0N]

lol a tank just for a shrimp

[jpetrucci05]

Nothing beats a shrimp cube!

[kirekire1]

HI realy nice job! Please tell me hoe much time did you take to have full covered bottom?

[ancientpimp]

Around 3 months but you must plant as many as you can to make it spread faster! This nano was inside my 30 gallon due to the fact that i dont have a strong enough light for a small tank! Too bad i have to dismantle it since the 30 gallon hairgrass has spread almost the entire length of my 30 gallon.

[Stevenh1993]

waht kind of plant is that grass on the bottom

[ancientpimp]

dwarf hairgrass also known as eleocharis parvula

[jordan8medeiros]

can you give me any advice on a home made Co2 like materials i would need to use etc.?.. and how to put it together it would be greatly appriciated

[ProfessorHuggins]

soda bottle, sugar, yeast packet. I drill a hole in the top of the soda bottle and put airline tubing in that and seal it up. Then mix water/sugar and pour it in the bottle then add the yeast. Shake it up and in a little while it will make co2.

[ancientpimp]

pour 1 teaspoon yeast into bottle, no need to shake it up. Depending on how many cups of sugar you put(usually 1-2 cups is enough) it might take 2 to 24 hours b4 you see any co2 bubbles. Once you go pressurized co2 tho, you'll never go back to the yeast method.

[Caimingchang]

Good advice from the 2 of u.

[ancientpimp]

To make it more clear, put sugar in using funnel then water,leaving around 3-4" airspace on top, then pour yeast, wait for CO2 bubbles, yey!

[BigBadBadger1]

wow thats one small tank! would have liked to see the whole tank!!!

[ancientpimp]

i will post another vid that shows the whole tank, lol. i didnt even realize its not showing everything until u made the comment, thanks.