meeiu Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Before I begin, I would like to give a quick shout out to the people who have helped me immensely on my start-up process: dekker59 Cgy_Betta_Guy fishclubgirl It has always been the hobby of my father's but I never actually owned my own tank other than betta bowls. So about a month ago, I decided to dive into this hobby and start my own tank up. So I got myself one of my dad's old 10 gallon tanks and I started it up. This is what it looked like on October 30, 2011. Not very interesting and not much going on in the tank. Only a small bunch of Java Ferns and a half dead Jungle Val. After about 2 weeks of starring at this, I decided I didn't like it and it wasn't what I was looking for. I had read some stuff online about people using dirt as a substrate and having great success. Being on a budget, I decided I want to give it a try. So I went out to a home depot store and got myself a bag of Miracle Gro Organic Choice. I have to admit, if I were to ask me to start another dirted tank, I would have to refuse; its a lot of work. It was also around this time where I met a great guy, dekker59, on this forum. He helped me out a great deal and gave me some plant clippings. Cheers to you, dekker59! And also a quick thanks to fishclubgirl for the Dwarf Saggitaria. November 12, 2011 Some Red Cherry Shrimps were added on November 22, 2011. Purchased about a dozen from a guy on this forum, Wackinator. Paid for a dozen but he threw in a bit more. Thanks mate! November 22, 2011 From then on, nothing much has happened other than regular dosing of fertilizers. Until today, December 11, 2011. A guy on this forum, Cgy_Betta_Guy, started a thread and was offering free clippings. Again, I pounced on this opportunity and I met up with him. Another great fellow I got the chance to meet. Thanks you very much, Cgy_Betta_Guy!!! He gave me a wack load of plants and I planted as much as I could into the 10 gallon. I almost gave up on the entire thing because the dirt spewed everywhere. But I stuck with it and I must say, I am quite happy about it. December 11, 2011 I will try and update the names of my plants in the coming few days. Thanks for reading my very first journal and I hope to update as I go. Please feel free to check back for updates and such. Also please check out or subscribe to my youtube channel. I will also try and post updates on there as well!! http://www.youtube.com/user/meeeiu Thank you. December 15th, 2011 Just found two more berried shrimp for a total of 4 now. Oh I'm excited! One thing is concerning me thou. There are some little bug like creatures walking around the glass. Some have 1 tail and some have 2 tails. I'm not 100% convinced that they are shrimp babies just because the first two berried mothers still have their eggs under their tail. Unfortunately they are way too small and I can't focus my camera to take a shot. If anyone can shed some light on this, that would be awesome! Anyways, here's a new video of them grazing over a wafer December 25th, 2011 Today I found some baby shrimplets! Such a nice present for Christmas. hehe And my Dwarf Saggitaria are growing nicely. Edited December 26, 2011 by meeiu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgy_Betta_Guy Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troni Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Planted looks sooo good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahawka Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Loving it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanmer Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 You have met some quality people. Nice job on the tank, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeiu Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 December 15th, 2011 Just found two more berried shrimp for a total of 4 now. Oh I'm excited! One thing is concerning me thou. There are some little bug like creatures walking around the glass. Some have 1 tail and some have 2 tails. I'm not 100% convinced that they are shrimp babies just because the first two berried mothers still have their eggs under their tail. Unfortunately they are way too small and I can't focus my camera to take a shot. If anyone can shed some light on this, that would be awesome! Anyways, here's a new video of them grazing over a wafer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeiu Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 December 25th, 2011 Today I found some baby shrimplets! Such a nice present for Christmas. hehe And my Dwarf Saggitaria are growing nicely. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 n ice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeiu Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Tank has been closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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