Pondscape for a 60 cm shallow tank.

[CincyScaper]

Finally got our basement done and will eventually move my waterbox clear mini 25 tank down to the basement. It has had ongoing issues with algae which I will update in my journal soon; but the direct sunlight is likely a factor.

Saw a recent video by MJ -

Which has a sunlight powered shallow tank which looked awesome.

I am planning to create something similar with a 60 x 36 x 16 (9 gallon) tank in the sunny living room area. I do plan on having a hanging light of sorts but will likely keep it low tech without co2 and a biomaster 250. The only other thing that I am sure of is to have a sand foreground likely with ADA Colorado. I am hoping to have less maintenance and more resistance to sunlight induced algae and height from out of water growth.

Would appreciate it if people can recommend some inspiration for what I am going for similar to MJs pondscape.

Thanks all

 

[fishyjeff]

Here’s one from ADG.




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[CincyScaper]

Here’s one from ADG.

Thank you. I really like the second one. Does anyone know what the emersed plant is and the pendant light brand ?

 

[Capraquaria]

Does anyone know...the pendant light brand ?

Maybe Aquaillumination?

Prime Sol – AquaIllumination

www.aquaillumination.com

Actually a better pic at Petco:

AQUAILLUMINATION White Body Prime 16 LED Freshwater Light | Petco

The perfect LED for small to medium-sized freshwater planted aquariums that features wireless control using any iOS or Android smart device.

www.petco.com

 

[CincyScaper]

Maybe Aquaillumination?

Prime Sol – AquaIllumination

www.aquaillumination.com

Actually a better pic at Petco:

AQUAILLUMINATION White Body Prime 16 LED Freshwater Light | Petco

The perfect LED for small to medium-sized freshwater planted aquariums that features wireless control using any iOS or Android smart device.

www.petco.com

Thanks. Pricey!

 

[Koan]

Pricey!

And famously loud fans

 

[BranchScape]

I will say those lights are not used by ADG anymore, thats an old tank. They have gone out of favor for price vs look and spectrum. Not a fan of any of the AI lights long term vs Netlea, Week Aqua or Kessil. As noted the fans are loud and they seem to fail after a year or two if you check reviews of the AI Primes on BRS for example.