55 gal - Aquarium Advice

**Fishyfanatic** · 07-15-2005, 05:54 PM

It's finally hapenning. The 55 [acronym:0eaa7ae2fd="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:0eaa7ae2fd] tank that has been in the developing stage for the past 7 months is finally setup. I had a few complications in the process today. It started raining as I was cleaning the sand outside so I didn't get to clean it as long as I wanted. But I don't see any clouding from it. When I moved the piece of driftwood, I hit the heater and it broke. I had no idea it was plugged in until I grabbed it with my hand. Thankfully I wasn't electrocuted, but it was hot. I dropped the tape in the tank so that's why the backing isn't on it yet.

But more pictures will follow later on. Hopefully next Friday I will get my first two schools of fish. I'm so excited. I was going to add some green sand to the mix. I called the [acronym:0eaa7ae2fd="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:0eaa7ae2fd] this morning and they said they had one 5 lb bag which is more than enough. Then I drive the 30 minutes there, and they don't have it afterall. So that idea was scratched, but the pool filter sand that I used has a mix of red pool filter sand in it also. You can't tell it by the picture, but after I get some fish in the tank I'll take some closer up shots.

So, what do you guys think?

Bhunsucker · 07-15-2005, 06:05 PM

Nice. What are you going to put in it?

**Fishyfanatic** · 07-15-2005, 06:10 PM

This is my temporary list.

Jchillin · 07-15-2005, 07:38 PM

Wahoo!!!! It's finally here.

I like it already FF. I especially like your stocking plan (I never thought of using a spreadsheet...kudos for that one). You will have an amazon biotope with those choices.
I can't remember whether or not you are planting it??

Nice going...I'm sure you remember what I said I would do when it was up?

Meredith · 07-15-2005, 08:17 PM

Very nice! I love the sand.

greenmaji · 07-15-2005, 09:02 PM

Great News!

It looks great and the fish sound great! Good Luck!

TankGirl · 07-15-2005, 09:17 PM

Looks great to me - the tank, the stand, the driftwood, the stocking list - I am sure it will be worth all of your efforts!

fishyrican · 07-15-2005, 09:22 PM

That looks great! Can't wait to see it once it's stocked. Glad you weren't barbecued. Boy, that would ruin your day!

Pacifico · 07-15-2005, 09:53 PM

Looks good. I have that exact same log decoration -- I opted to take the plastic, hot-glued plants off of it, though

**QTOFFER** · 07-15-2005, 11:06 PM

The tank looks great and the stocking list looks like you put alot of thought into it.

Just make certain that you never forget to close the lid - otherwise the hatchets might perform some aerial recon of your livingroom! Also, introduce the rams last if you can. Of the fish you have listed, they are the most sensitive to water parameters and will be more likely to do better in a stable, established tank.

Eventually, you might want to consider low light plantings. Anubias and Java fern would look great with the driftwood, provide cover, and help keep the nitrates low.

07-15-2005, 06:05 PM	#2
Bhunsucker Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 385	Nice. What are you going to put in it? __________________ ---------------------------------- "Fly Low Avoid the Radar" 55Gal [acronym:b33c6825e9="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:b33c6825e9] Aquarium AquaClear 110/500 Filter 45gal Clarity Plus Aquarium Wet/Dry DLS Aquatics Filteration System

07-15-2005, 07:38 PM	#4
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	Wahoo!!!! It's finally here. I like it already FF. I especially like your stocking plan (I never thought of using a spreadsheet...kudos for that one). You will have an amazon biotope with those choices. I can't remember whether or not you are planting it?? Nice going...I'm sure you remember what I said I would do when it was up? __________________ _________________________________

07-15-2005, 09:17 PM	#7
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Looks great to me - the tank, the stand, the driftwood, the stocking list - I am sure it will be worth all of your efforts! __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

07-15-2005, 09:22 PM	#8
fishyrican Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 642	That looks great! Can't wait to see it once it's stocked. Glad you weren't barbecued. Boy, that would ruin your day! __________________ Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. -Pericles Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of Liberty -JFK

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07-15-2005, 08:17 PM	#5
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	Very nice! I love the sand.

07-15-2005, 09:02 PM	#6
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	Great News! It looks great and the fish sound great! Good Luck!

07-15-2005, 09:53 PM	#9
Pacifico Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: AR Posts: 104 Images: 10	Looks good. I have that exact same log decoration -- I opted to take the plastic, hot-glued plants off of it, though

07-15-2005, 11:06 PM	#10
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,701 Images: 30	The tank looks great and the stocking list looks like you put alot of thought into it. Just make certain that you never forget to close the lid - otherwise the hatchets might perform some aerial recon of your livingroom! Also, introduce the rams last if you can. Of the fish you have listed, they are the most sensitive to water parameters and will be more likely to do better in a stable, established tank. Eventually, you might want to consider low light plantings. Anubias and Java fern would look great with the driftwood, provide cover, and help keep the nitrates low.

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