20 Gallon tank project

[NickB8951]

I picked up this tank from my friend yesterday FOR FREE!! It was a disgusting mess when I got it. I gave it a little TLC(a lot of TLC), and now it's back to life! I Filled it up and luckily there were no leaks. After cleaning it, I noticed there were some scratches in the glass. Does anyone know if its possible to get some of the scratches out?

 

[NickB8951]

I decided I can live with a few scratches after seeing how much time/work/money goes in to getting them out! I want to keep this tank as low budget as I can. I had some leftover black gravel and filled in the bottom with it. The tank was given to me with a working filter, but it was for a 10-15 gallon tank... So I broke down and bought a 20-30 gallon filter since its a pretty important part of the fish's well being. Aquarium is filled to the top, water treated, and cycling started.

 

[phoenixkiller]

I decided I can live with a few scratches after seeing how much time/work/money goes in to getting them out! I want to keep this tank as low budget as I can. I had some leftover black gravel and filled in the bottom with it. The tank was given to me with a working filter, but it was for a 10-15 gallon tank... So I broke down and bought a 20-30 gallon filter since its a pretty important part of the fish's well being. Aquarium is filled to the top, water treated, and cycling started.

Nice! Any idea what you are gonna put in it?

 

[NickB8951]

Nice! Any idea what you are gonna put in it?

I am transferring the fish I had in my 6 gallon Fluval Edge into this one. This was my first attempt at fish keeping and I really overstocked the Edge! Here's the stock going in to this one (I know I'm about ten gallons short):

-1 Black Moore
-1 Ryukin
-7 Ghost Shrimp
-2 Mystery Snails
-1 Rubber lip Pleco

 

[NickB8951]

Nice! Any idea what you are gonna put in it?

BTW I live in Lewisville! Small world!

 

[Scouser]

I am transferring the fish I had in my 6 gallon Fluval Edge into this one. This was my first attempt at fish keeping and I really overstocked the Edge! Here's the stock going in to this one (I know I'm about ten gallons short):

-1 Black Moore
-1 Ryukin
-7 Ghost Shrimp
-2 Mystery Snails
-1 Rubber lip Pleco

Yea those fish shouldn't be in a 20gal either, sorry.

The goldies need a much bigger tank alone, that's. It counting the pleco

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Get some tropical fish!

 

[My Fish Babies.]

Looks cute. Can you keep both tanks going? Maybe this would lessen the bio load a smidgen in each tank. Even with a 20 gallon your going to have to stay on top of your water changes. The two goldies as you know really would do better in a 30 gallon and need 10xs the filtration for the tank. Keep your eyes open maybe another larger tank will pop up "FREE". Just a side note my "free" 55 gallon has already cost me about 200$ in setting it up LOL! Good luck with your new tank!

 

[phoenixkiller]

BTW I live in Lewisville! Small world!

Wait, Lewisville TEXAS?!?! I live in Flower Mound! Only a few miles away!!

 

[NickB8951]

Yes, lewisville tx! Crazy huh! I lived in Flower Mound for about 10 years.

Sidenote:
I just added a 15 gal filter to go with the 30 gal filter that might help a little.

 

[NickB8951]

And so far the cost is at $30 for the 30 gal filter. The rest either came with the tank or I already had it. Score!

 

[NickB8951]

Looks cute. Can you keep both tanks going? Maybe this would lessen the bio load a smidgen in each tank. Even with a 20 gallon your going to have to stay on top of your water changes. The two goldies as you know really would do better in a 30 gallon and need 10xs the filtration for the tank. Keep your eyes open maybe another larger tank will pop up "FREE". Just a side note my "free" 55 gallon has already cost me about 200$ in setting it up LOL! Good luck with your new tank!

I agree with you about the "free" thing. It can add up very quickly! I am just transferring a lot of the stuff from my other tank on this one. Redoing my 6 gallon is going to be another story. The addiction never ends!

 

[NickB8951]

Here's an updated pic! The Fish are loving the room!

 

[phoenixkiller]

Here's an updated pic! The Fish are loving the room!

Nice! If it was a 30 gallon tall, Angelfish would like it just fine.

 

[FreshObsessed]

Although the fish you have should be in about 30 Gallons, 40 breeder being the best, good job at being a responsible fish keeper and upgrading from the Edge. Look at Craig's List a lot and I bet you can find good deals on 40G Breeders. For now the fish look rather small 2-3 inches so they will be set for a good amount of time. In a year or so look into upgrading even further.

 

[phoenixkiller]

Although the fish you have should be in about 30 Gallons, 40 breeder being the best, good job at being a responsible fish keeper and upgrading from the Edge. Look at Craig's List a lot and I bet you can find good deals on 40G Breeders. For now the fish look rather small 2-3 inches so they will be set for a good amount of time. In a year or so look into upgrading even further.

Yeah, I love Craigslist. Got a partial 55 gallon set up for about 50 bucks. I always check it everyday to see if there is a too-good-to-be-true deal lurking on the page...