Equipment Used

 Here is a list of equipment used. There are many variations on the same equipment, this is just what I used or had on hand. Whether some of the choices led to success of tank or not, is up to you decide or try for yourself.  This is just the exact ingredient list, take it for face value and use suitable alternatives when available to you.  I will discuss in the posts why I chose to use this equipment specifically and the pros and cons.

Tank & Stand:
ADA 60F Shallow Tank W60 D30 H25cm (10.8 Gallons) - Link
ADA Garden Mat - Link
ADA NA Thermometer J - Link
Imagitarium 20 Gallon Modern Cabinet Stand - Link

Lighting:
Chihiros RGB Vivid Mini LED light - Black (75w, 5000lm) - Link
Bracket Shade (not sling) - Link
Back Light Screen 60x25cm Custom - Link

Filtration:
Oase FiltoSmart Thermal 100 - Link
Neo Flow Glass Lily Pipe Set - 13mm Mini Set- Link|
Chihiros 13mm Tubing - Link
Eheim Double Tap Quick Release 0.50 inch/0.65in - Link
Lisle 11420 Hose Cutter - Link

Co2:
Archea Accupro Compact Dual Gauge Co2 Regulator - Link
Aqua Rocks Colorado Inline Co2 Diffuser - Link
ADA Co2 Tubing - Link
Co2Art Pro-Series Precision CO2 Check Valve - Link
2.5lb Co2 Tank Aluminum - Link
ADA Co2 Drop Checker - Link
Airline Cutter Tool - Link

Oxygenation:
Tetra Whisper Air Pump - Link
VIV DO Dissolved Oxygen Device - Link
ADA Co2 Parts Set (Tubing, Check Valves, misc) - Link
Chihiros Doctor - Link

Water Preparation:
Aquatic Life RO Buddie Plus DI 4 Stage RODI Unit 50 GPD - Link
SaltyShrimp Shrimp Mineral GH/KH+ 100g - Link
5 Gallon Bucket - Link
Digital Scale - Link
Pre-Mix Bottle - Link
Zerowater TDS Meter - Link

Substrate & Additives:
Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder (6.6LB) - Link
Tropica Aquarium Soil (6.6LB) - Link
ADA Bacter 100 - Link
ADA Clear Super - Link
ADA Tourmaline - Link

Chemicals & Additives:
Brightwell Aquatics FlorinBacter One - Link
ADA Green Bacter Plus - Link
ADA Green Gain Plus - Link

Fertilizers & Equipment:

Chihiros 2 Head Auto-Doser - Link - Tubing & Head - Link & Bottles - Link
2Hr Aquarist APT 1 - Link
2Hr Aquarist APT 3 - Link
2Hr Aquarist APT Jazz Root Tabs- Link

Testing:
API Master Test Kit - Link
API Master Test Kit Stand 3d Printed - Link

Power Management:
Yolink Surge Protector Timer - Link - Hub Required - Link
Surge Protector with Switches - Link

Hardscape:
Black Lava Rock & Driftwood for Centerpiece Sourced Locally