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Welcome Chris. This is AA great forum. Wayne

The only drawback that I can think if is, the beneficial bacteria like to cling to surfaces. So by not adding any substrate cuts down on surface (subsurface) area for it to live. But it would work regardless. Its just easier to put substrate in an empty tank IMO ...

I am still using the ones that came with it, about 3 months now. I can see they will need replacing soon though

Hi, I have the ODYSSEA 3bulb model 48 inch. Mine stays cool and haven't had any issues at all. The legs are cheesy. I cut about 2 inches off of my glass tops on the outside edges to make them fit properly and cut down on evaporation. But other than that and for the price, I love it. So do my...

Thanks Ryan! I am real proud of it.

These pictures are night and day from where I started less than a year ago. Thanks everyone for the awesome advice and friendship

Going good Ryan, I have been working hard and getting ready for the holidays. I hope you and your family have a happy Holiday and even better New year. I will update pictures later. The tank is looking spectacular with the plants. The java moss and ferns have attached nicely to the driftwood.

Looks like you're on your way, very good advice given by all. The only thing you need to do is continue your patience. Good job everyone! Your fish will thank you!

Mineralized topsoil

You have a real talent for the profiles. Wish I had another tank....These shiners are cool!

I like 3 the best. Just be careful the slate doesn't slip and crush any fish. I did something similar and mine fell for whatever reason. I freaked and thankfully no fish were injured. I have since arranged my slate with less of an angle and put a rock under there .

Hi David. Just add a little pinch of ground up flake food. Sometimes that helps. Keep up the faith, you're defiantly making progress

^Hacksaw or coping saw. Can you extend the size of the cut out from the other filter?

Hi I have the same light that Jeta referred to in his post. I am also very satisfied with the light. If you're using glass tops like me, then you will have to cut the glass a couple of inches due to the legs. If you get it, pm me and I will be happy to tell you how I made it work. As for the...

Me too, I just checked for them on Amazon. The ones I saw were 20 dollars each and upwards