Recent content by vundercoverdog

I set up my tank about a week and a half ago. My readings for today were: Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrite: 5ppm PH 8.8 GH 125.3ppm KH 71.6ppm Didn't test nitrates. I currently have a 30G Long tank with 4 plants. 2 Small Swords and 2 Wisteria. For my CO2 I'm running (5) 2 liter bottles...

So I'm finally putting together my 36"L 30 gallon tank. I need help stocking it. It's going to be a live planted tank with a DIY co2 set up and a 76W T5 fixture. I was wondering if any of the fish I had in mind would need special setup, such as air pumps? (Would the O2 disturb the CO2 in the...

This is my recently finished tank stand, I custom built for my bettas. I decided to have (2) 5 Gallons and (1) 29 gallon on top. The 5 Gallons are for mym bettas and my 29 gal is gonna be a planted tank, which hasn't taken off yet but will soon. And here are my 3 Bettas Samurai Capt...

If your planning on a planted tank. Research first what types of plants you would like first. The most important thing is first cycle your tank BEFORE adding any plants. IF you have already cycled it then you can move on to the next step. The second most important thing is lighting. This is...

I recently got a 29 gallon tank with a single strip fluorescent hood. The single 18watt T8 bulb isn't going to cut it so I am preparing myself to purchase a Zoomed quad T5 fixture with (4) 24 Watt light bulbs. What plants can I get that would thrive without having CO2 in my tank? These are...

LOL! I didn't even think about the cleaning products :) I thought of "samurai" for his name. I think it fits him well :P

:hide: I just checked the parameters in my 5 gal and it reads no nitrates. Idk if it has crashed. Ammonia .25-.5ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 0ppm It finished cycling about a month ago. I currently have 2 bettas in there. And 2 small Sword plants, and 1 root tab. No CO2 or ferts. I'm...

I rescued him today from petsmart. He was so gorgeous, I had never seen his color combination, I just had to get him! & he was on sale for $7.50!:flowers: He looks like a $100 bucks :D He's body is completely silver but reflects the colors around him.

DIY Tank Stand Hey, I recently finished mine. I had a friend who had all the tools so I only bought the materials. In total with screws, wood, hinges, knobs, and paint was roughly $60-70. Its 38"X16"36". Designed to hold (1) 29 Gal and (2) 5 gal. Special features: Braced shelving to...

I currently have a 5/5.5 gallon tank housing my two small sword plants. I see some black dots on some leaves that look like black algae of some sort. My tanks is cycled with a PH of 7.8-8.0 and 3 inches of eco-complete substrate. I bought flourish excel root tabs and put one in between the two...

Hey guys just wanted to post my fish tank rack and what I have so far. I'm ready to sand and paint it but need ideas for the type of finish. I went with particle board for shelving price reasons so I was wondering what good paint sealers I should use.

Are you sure, would I screw them in against the vertical wood?

like this?

I'm a little confused as to what can I do from here. I plan on having about (4) betta tanks on this stand. In the future I would like to put a 29 gallon on top and have only (2) 2.5 gallon tanks. I want to plan ahead and build this tank so it can hold that weight. This is what I have so far...

I do see what your talking about. I see the shelves are only sustained by the screws. How should I add extra support? Should I cut more 2X4 to put in between the openings, like this?