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GumBall Machine Tank.

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Ok, So i have a gumball machine that I'm turning into a Nano-Tank. I took out most of the mechanical parts and siliconed the thing to death. So i have no leaks, and all the metal that is left is stainless-steal so hopefully it wont rust for a long time. He is a list of parts I Bought.

For lighting I bought a Marina Led Light;
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/245420/product.web

Filtration - Tom Aquarium Products Mini Internal Filter;
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3523858&cp=2708660.4397136.4397199

Heating - Marina C10 Submersible Heater;
http://www.entirelypets.com/marina10wheater.html

Ill Prob use eco-complete substrate, and cover the heater. I plan on planting some type of moss or other low light ground cover, and an anubis. As for hard-scape I don't know if i want to throw a twig in there or some Rocks, So suggestions would be great. As for the background I thought making it look like gumballs would be be appropriate so syliconed some bouncy balls to the back. Here are some pictures of what i have so far. Thanks for looking.









 
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Update:

I added some black gravel and an Anubis from my piranha tank. Also added 3 "GloFish" from my EBI. It looks good, but i def need to add more light. Im thinking of just adding another on of the lights i have, but i still dont know if that will be enough. I might get a led strip from auto zone and try that. It does look good though. The glofish are going to stay there for a week or so. Im leaning toward 2 or 3 Guppys, Shrimp, and a cool looking snail. All suggestions are welcome, especially when it comes to a snail.

Some Picture Updates: (poor quality)





 
#19 ·
I wouldn't put danios in a 10g...it needs a 20g low tank or a 20g high tank with high flow... Just go with RCS and some snails.
 
#30 ·
I bought the bouncy balls in bulk lol... Yea it was all about the idea, more so then the practicality for me. All i have in it is a small piece of driftwood a anubis and some goast shrimp. They seem to be ok in there. The main problem i ran into was lighting... the only way to really do it would be to put a clip on light on top and i thought that took away from the whole concept. Its still funny when people come over and see it. Its in the living room and people are amused by it, so it serves its purpose.
 
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