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2nd tank, to house a betta for my fiancé (lemmy.nz)

submitted 2 months ago by smartalec13@lemmy.world to c/aquariums@lemmy.world

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It’s a UNS 45U, with an Oase 100 thermo and a Chihiros WRGB Slim. CO2, and aquasoil in a mound under the rocks. There’s an open area behind and under the stacked rock, making a nice little hide.

So far I am liking the poppy pipe style, it’s my first time using it. And slowly I’m getting diatoms and snails, usual early tank stuff.

Lemme know your thoughts :)

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[–] OhVenus_Baby@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I still use a HOB filter. I hate it and want super low flow to maximize co2 retention because I don't inject but keep high maintenance stems and plants in general. What intake and filter setup do you use? I like the whole system.

[–] smartalec13@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah I am glad I went canister instead of HOB. It’s an Oase Thermo 100. The pipes I got are a poppy pipe for outflow, though if you don’t want a waterfall I would go Spin Pipe instead maybe. The intake has a skimmer on top, which is key for preventing surface buildup.