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I've been a longtime lurker but haven't posted much myself here. Anyway, my boyfriend and I are looking to start up a 55 gallon low tech tank soon, but trying to keep to a low budget. As I've had a 10 and 20 gallon tank running for the last ~4 years, I know how quickly these things will add up. We thankfully inherited a canister filter with the tank, plus I plan on moving one of my aquaclear HOBs onto the tank as well.
My main question is if anyone knows where we can get less expensive driftwood around Chicago? Ideally we'd like to have a good centerpiece, but any LFS or big box store we've been to charges an arm and a leg.
For substrate, we're planning on trying PFS if we can find something in an off-white or tan color. Any particular recommendations on brand? Otherwise I plan on looking for something generic at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, etc.
Thanks for any suggestions! Plants and fish are TBD...
My main question is if anyone knows where we can get less expensive driftwood around Chicago? Ideally we'd like to have a good centerpiece, but any LFS or big box store we've been to charges an arm and a leg.
For substrate, we're planning on trying PFS if we can find something in an off-white or tan color. Any particular recommendations on brand? Otherwise I plan on looking for something generic at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, etc.
Thanks for any suggestions! Plants and fish are TBD...