Nano Planted Aquarium Cube Ecosystem Setup and Maintenance (No CO2 No Filter)

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Transforming a 2-Gallon Nano Cube Aquarium into a Planted Shrimp Ecosystem

In this video, I show you the complete setup and transformation of my 2-gallon nano cube aquarium into a thriving planted shrimp ecosystem over 250 days. I started by adding crushed lava rock and Aquasoil as the substrate. After placing the substrate, I added a small amount of water to make planting easier.

For plants, I used Pearlweed (Hemianthus micranthemoides) and filled in some spots with a mix of different Rotala varieties. Every month or so, I trimmed the plants and replanted the stems to make them thicker.

I performed weekly water changes using a siphon hose, which made the job much easier. I used dechlorinated tap water and did not use any CO2 or liquid fertilizers. I introduced a small group of blue dream shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) and drip-acclimated them using airline tubing with a flow valve.

This nano cube aquarium was fun to watch grow, and I’m excited to create more nano planted aquariums in the future! Consider supporting me by shopping through my links.

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Light bulb: https://geni.us/Jfcy14 (Amazon)
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Pearlweed: https://geni.us/3KrSApF (Amazon)
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Timecodes
0:00 - Day 1 Setting up light
0:16 - Adding substrate
0:49 - Adding plants
2:00 - Water changes
3:29 - Cleaning the glass
3:50 - Water changes
4:33 - Trimming the plants
5:16 - Replanting the stems
5:30 - Water changes
6:37 - Trimming the plants
7:15 - Removing pest snails
7:39 - Trimming the plants
9:34 - Drip acclimating shrimp
10:07 - Shrimp footage
10:45 - Water changes
11:31 - Day 250
11:41 - Shrimp eating outro

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