10 gallon build thread, brackish/crab

[Pufferfan]

Hahah im not done yet, it would look stupid if i took pictures now.

I need to get the other peice in so now theres like um... an upside down Y that goes over the filter and to the left of that a piece that looks like its coming out of the glass that hangs over the front of the tank.

now. What do you guys use for moss? Dead dried moss that you stick to silicone or do you use a living moss like frogmoss???

Im wondering because i want to place it around the base of the wood and in small patches on the rock.

also what kinds of small ferns or plants can i put around the wood.

Because the water is brackish im thinking i will eather just leave it a sandy bottom or possibly adding java fern

Also i will be building a box style lid for the tank and im thinking a screen on one side and two pulling fans on the other side to pull the air out so that fresh air will go through the screen.

Also i need to know where i can get fans to work with an outlet and how much the cost.

the water is staying at an even 75-78* and the air is around 73-80 throughout the day thats with the aquarium stile lid on it, with it open.

So the second peice of wood will be on later tonight and i will get some update pictures.

List of need to do:

sand
marine salt
filter media
moss of some sort (recomend me something)
Plants (recomend)
wood
fans
screen




OO sweet! ill go check it out!

[Pufferfan]

hahaha, i think i will tease you guys more.

No pictures tonight

ill have some tomorrow though.

[beefcakemighty]

is thats tank for salt water crabs??? cause then you wouldnt beable to use moss you would need seaweed or somthing for it to live

[Pufferfan]

Its slightly brackish. Idk if the moss will work. but what dried moss is there that looks good and works for viv's??

I will be keeping fidler crabs and bumble bee gobies.

[Pufferfan]

UPDATE

First off. It looks Sooooo different in person. its not as whitish its more .. idk but its not near as bright ... just trust me. it looks better in person.

okay as of right now i have one problem... splashing. The filter is creating a small amount of splash and after 24 hours the front right side of the glass is coverd in small specs of water.


The lid isnt done yet but i sure am for the night lol.







this will be cut down so that the crabs arnt tempted to get on the light lol.


Heres some pictures of my 20g long with a festivum and a key hole.

[janelc]

Great job!

[Pufferfan]

Thanks

[Rainfrog]

That looks really awesome!

[beefcakemighty]

The groups and species presented below are all recorded as brackish-useful in the literature (pet-fish and scientific). The "best" list following these categories.



"Anacharis", actually members of the genera Egeria, Elodea are either the most common species of aquarium plant or close to it.

Anubias spp. A large assemblage of African species and cultivars that are very resistant to both salt intrusion and fish predation.

Bacopa spp., especially B. monniera is found in brackish waters.

Cabomba species. Beautiful, but easily fall apart when moved, and readily eaten. Take care to cut away rubber bands, remove lead weights, and gently plant individual stems if bought in typical "bunches".

Hornwort, Ceratophyllum demersum et al. spp. (coontail to pond people). Cool and tropical water species occur. Generally unpalatable to brackish water fishes.

Water Sprite, Ceratopteris spp. Amongst my favorite aquarium plants period. Beautiful, undemanding, adaptable. Here Ceratopteris cornuta in a floating phase.

Cryptocoryne spp., particularly C. ciliata is well-adapted to brackish water.

Echinodorus spp. The Pygmy Chain Sword, E. tenellus is well-regarded as a part-marine species.

Hairgrass, Eleocharis, particularly the more popular E. acicularis. Lives well in cool water, unheated aquariums. Of the 150 or so species, there are ones found in the tropics to the Arctic.

Hygrophila polysperma, Hygrophilia sticta, many others. "Hygros". Distasteful to many brackish fishes. Do check on the individual species requirements. Most prefer pH's no greater than 7.5, some get very large, others more suitable as closely cropped foreground plants. Some occur in red colors. Emergent species. At right, H. polysperma at a wholesale growing facility.

Microsorium pteropus, Java Fern. One of the best brackish water plant species. In fact, about the only regularly sold aquarium plant that is "naturally" brackish. Slow, but steady grower, attached to wood.

Myriophyllum spp., Foxtails, Parrot Feather.

Temple Plant, Nomaphila spp. A close relative to Hygrophila.

Banana Plant, Nymphoides sp. Close relatives of water lilies.

Sagittaria spp. Tough, waxy leaves help this genus of attractive tall and short plant species to resist salt leaching and consumption by brackish fishes.

Vallisneria spp., particularly the "Giant" Val.s, like V. americana, hold up well to browsing and salt intrusion.

Vesicularia dubyana, Java Moss. Can tolerate low to high light intensity, soft to very hard waters.

[Pufferfan]

Thank you a ton!!!!

That list is a lot of help thanks!