cpeluso
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
After about five years, I sold my two mini-reefs (too much time, money and grief) and started a 29 gallon all-plastic-plant community tank. I've also tried planted tanks, but (IMO) they're as difficult and frustrating as reefs. I think there's something to be said for a (very) low maintenance tank. My equipment includes an Aquaclear 70, an inexpensive submersible UV sterilizer, heater and stock flourescent hood. I've decorated with a bubbling ceramic fish head and lots of plastic plants! My fish are all peaceful, schooling (and small!) rasboras, neons, and white clouds. I know it seems tacky, but I'm finally able to just enjoy an aquarium and not spend so much time working on it. If anyone out there is a fellow all-plastic-tank person, I'd love to hear your stories and see some photos. I'll post mine later.