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Cool idea! Are you thinking of the dollhouse as more of a frame to go around the tank? If so you may want to remove the floor or reinforce the floor to support the weight of the tank.

That is amazing! It is inspiring how life can be so fragile at times and so hardy also. Thanks for sharing.

I had no idea the rocks could do that! :facepalm: On some level I knew anything that goes in the tank could affect the environment. Well the plants are in there and I was planning on shrimp, so I guess they will go in next. I do have an API test master kit,and have been watching the pH go up...

Thanks tiger terror! I didn't know that.

I'm still cycling the tank. I only used one small piece. When you say hardness are you referring to pH?

It is white granite river rock collected from a river last summer.

I carefully thread the roots through the hole in the rock. The hole went all the way through the rock and the white ball at the end of the Java Fern rests in the large end of the hole. I have heard that people have tied plants to rocks and driftwood. What material would I use to do this if I...

Thank you! I really like the way it turned out, and am thinking I might want to try this again if it doesn't hurt the plant.

I got my first plants today, and then discovered I was clueless as to how to anchor them. One Java Fern kept floating back up to the top of the tank, which looked ridiculous. I finally ended up using a rock that had a natural hole all the way through it and threading the roots through. It looks...

Thank you Andy. I think there are many who agree with you, but for fear of getting "flamed" wouldn't dare say so. {putting on my flame suit now}I have to agree with you.

That's good to know!

What are you referring to?

I should just order it online then. My husband just reminded me we need to seal the stand. It is unfinished wood. It doesn't look like I will be able to start cycling tomorrow, :(

Yes a single t8. I should be able to replace the bulb then, and yes moss and anubia were two I was thinking of. Thank you. I have read the article twice now, and will be referring back to it again, and probably again. lol

Also I am pretty sure the lfs has the API master test kit. If not I will order one. I agree I need to see if this ancient equipment will hold up. I am going to get a 10 or 20 gallon as my backup plan if the Betta doesn't play nice.