My ADA 60P Iwagumi

[TLe041]

I wanted to move on to a bigger tank from my Mini-M and decided on a 60P. This will be an iwagumi style nature aquarium. The HC and DHG carpet will be grown emersed.

Specs:

• Tank: ADA 60P (17 gallons)
  
• Stand: Ikea Stuva
  
• Light: ADA Aquasky 601
  
• Filter: Eheim 2215 with Cal Aqua Labs Fluxus lily pipes
  
• Heater: Hydor ETH 200
  
• CO2: Archaea paintball system with in-line diffuser
  
• Substrate: ADA Amazonia
  
• Fertilizer: Pfertz line
  
• Hardscape: ADA Manten stones
  
• Flora: HC and Eleocharis acicularis 'mini'
  
• Fauna: large school of nano fishes
  

Full setup






Matching glass cover




Some of the equipment




ADA Manten stones




After scaping







Next step... planting!

Thanks for reading. Questions or comments are welcomed.

[George2]

Your setup is awesome! I love the way your stand looks! It fits your tank perfectly. I have almost the identical setup (except for the stand). LOL! I am using a CO2 regulator with a paintball adapter as well. I have two paintball canisters. About every 3-4 months I swap out a canister and get a refill at Canadian Tire. By the way, the Eleocharis acicularis "mini" will grow like a weed with your setup. I have alot of trouble controlling it because it spreads everywhere. It took over my entire aquarium in a matter of a few months. I also have dwarf baby tears and it does very well with your setup as well.

George

[George2]

I am very interested in the same stand you have. Did the legs come with it, or did you buy them separately? I am not able to find the same stand+legs on the IKEA website.

Do you have any idea how much weight your stand can hold? Is it sturdy? I didn't think something like this would be strong enough to hold an aquarium.


Thanks
George