Pico Reborn

[Draco]

I was bored and itching to restart my 2.7g pico tank after its been dry for a long time.

 

This was it in its past glory: 

 

 

I wanted something slightly different with the rockscape, something branching and taller; but couldn't find any branching rocks small enough for the tank and I really didn't want to make a mess with a hammer. So I bought a bunch of smaller rocks and epoxy'd them all together to get a tree-like formation. Its about 3lbs of rock added.

 

 

I am not sure yet what my goals are with the tank- what kind of corals to do. Im thinking a pair of harlequin shrimps maybe since I have tons of astrina stars from my other 2 tanks. Though, its a possibility, still searching inspiration for livestock. For now, it's cycling- no rush to decide!

 

 

[gena]

Rockscape is stellar!!!!!

 

Hooray for the rebirth!!!  I just checked out it's previous life...wow .  

[Draco]

thanks 😄

 

I've been communicating with seahorsesavvy, excellent customer service, btw so far- and we agreed this tank would be a great home for dwarf ponies. I had originally planned for my 20g, then I realized the 20g would be far too big for dwarfs.

 

So, the future planes, dwarf ponies! I am excited 😄 Now I gotta hunt around for macro aglae, fans, whips, gorgs- whatever would be small enough for the ponies

[Snow_Phoenix]

On 9/17/2021 at 1:41 AM, Draco said:

I was bored and itching to restart my 2.7g pico tank after its been dry for a long time.

 

This was it in its past glory: 

 

 

I wanted something slightly different with the rockscape, something branching and taller; but couldn't find any branching rocks small enough for the tank and I really didn't want to make a mess with a hammer. So I bought a bunch of smaller rocks and epoxy'd them all together to get a tree-like formation. Its about 3lbs of rock added.

 

 

I am not sure yet what my goals are with the tank- what kind of corals to do. Im thinking a pair of harlequin shrimps maybe since I have tons of astrina stars from my other 2 tanks. Though, its a possibility, still searching inspiration for livestock. For now, it's cycling- no rush to decide!

 

 

I love the black & white color mix of the sand. The rockscape looks lovely too! 

[kimdawg]

I love the rock scape you made.  I can't wait to see how you develop it.

 

[Mazapis58]

Good luck! I like very much your rock scape.

[Draco]

Thank you!

 

got my additions, hope they do well, a bit nervous as it’s my first time with these guys. I got 6 dwarf ponies and a bunch of snails.

 

 

[debbeach13]

How exciting! I recommend putting them in the water for best results. 

[Draco]

They are in water lol. Posted it for size references

 

 

[debbeach13]

They are adorable. 

[Christopher Marks]

Congrats on the new ponies @Draco!

[greenerdayz]

So cute and so excited to watch it all grow in

[Draco]

One pony died. One moment it looked fine, I watched it eat, next thing I know it's dead on the ground 😞

 

I tested everything and all looked good. I gave the tank a good water change just in case. All others look okay I hope