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I have a 20 gallon tank in my man cave/music room upstairs but really wanted a larger tank in the family room. I REALLY wanted a 60 cube but got shot down so I am going with an almost free 55 gallon - pics will show why it was almost free!
Nice weather for working on the tank outside - sunny, 74 fahrenheit and little wind.
CRUSTY tank!
Barkeeper's Friend worked wonders although there is still some gunk on the glass in a couple areas. I'll keep working on it!
Crusty stand!
Sanding is done, primer and painting is next!
All the equipment is in - 29 gallon tank for the sump, Poret foam, pump, lights, regulator (I have a CO2 tank - just gotta get it filled) heater and substrate. I will be using lava pebbles in nylon bags to build up height, got some nice red lava to build into some real height, Stratum to provide area for planting around and behind the "mounds", and will be using pool sand to provide a flat area in the front and lead the eye toward the back to provide some depth.
I am still planning the plant list and fish, although I am leaning toward 15 or so Congo Tetra's and a school of cory's. That is CERTAINLY subject to change!
Anyway, painting tomorrow - a light sage green that will work well with the family room (we're in Florida!). I'll keep you posted.
I had another thread asking about linking two 10 gallons for the sump but decided to modify the stand. There is a center upright that keeps me from having enough width for the 29 but that upright is not structural so it will go and I will use the 29. I am used to having tanks supported on all 4 sides but this stand supports on the ends and along the front. Nice thick glass on the tank!
Dan
Nice weather for working on the tank outside - sunny, 74 fahrenheit and little wind.
CRUSTY tank!
Barkeeper's Friend worked wonders although there is still some gunk on the glass in a couple areas. I'll keep working on it!
Crusty stand!
Sanding is done, primer and painting is next!
All the equipment is in - 29 gallon tank for the sump, Poret foam, pump, lights, regulator (I have a CO2 tank - just gotta get it filled) heater and substrate. I will be using lava pebbles in nylon bags to build up height, got some nice red lava to build into some real height, Stratum to provide area for planting around and behind the "mounds", and will be using pool sand to provide a flat area in the front and lead the eye toward the back to provide some depth.
I am still planning the plant list and fish, although I am leaning toward 15 or so Congo Tetra's and a school of cory's. That is CERTAINLY subject to change!
Anyway, painting tomorrow - a light sage green that will work well with the family room (we're in Florida!). I'll keep you posted.
I had another thread asking about linking two 10 gallons for the sump but decided to modify the stand. There is a center upright that keeps me from having enough width for the 29 but that upright is not structural so it will go and I will use the 29. I am used to having tanks supported on all 4 sides but this stand supports on the ends and along the front. Nice thick glass on the tank!
Dan