hpiguy
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Here goes, this is tank #2 after being out of the hobby for a long time.
Some of you have seen my 55: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/first-new-tank-in-almost-a-decade-freshwater-217171.html
I decided I wanted another tank, not as big, for just a few fish.
I love the look of reef tanks, but schedules and an absolute lack of any quality SW dealers within 100 miles means that's a no go.
So I went for the fake reef with freshwater.
It's an Aqueon 29 that I got as a package deal. Big sale, cheaper to buy the packaged tank than to just buy a tank/top/light combo.
I'm giving the Aqueon 30 filter a shot, but not so pleased so far. Def not the advertised 200 gph flow. Not even close. Heater is fine and will do until it dies.
I'm using an AZOO bubble filter behind the large fake coral piece to supplement bio filtration and aid in gas exchange because the Aqueon 30 filter has almost no surface movement. The AZOO will be seeded in the 55.
Substrate is CaribSea Torpedo Beach, 40 pounds. Decorations are all Petsmart and the OSI Anchor from Foster Smith. I tried to find the most "salwaterey" (I just invented a word) plants, with thick leaves to imitate a bit of seaweed. I'm not sold on the fake anenome, and it is probably coming out. It looks great out of the tank, in the tank when the arms float out, it doesn't sit right to me. It does move nicely though. Would provide good shrimp cover. The fake corals are full of holes and tons of cover, which is good. In person, the algae and rock looks very real underwater.
Not sure on fish yet. Your suggestions will be taken with serious consideration. Two items that WILL be in this tank are Cherry Shrimp and Nerite Snails because they go perfect with a SW reef look and will stand out nicely. Consider those with stocking ideas. I'd like some colorful fish. I am leaning at a few Pearl Gouramis, or maybe Cherry Barbs and some other small fish. We'll see.
So, here it is. A bit cloudy from yesterday's fill. Your likes and hates, all welcome. I can take it all as I know opinions are strong in aquaria.
Some of you have seen my 55: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/first-new-tank-in-almost-a-decade-freshwater-217171.html
I decided I wanted another tank, not as big, for just a few fish.
I love the look of reef tanks, but schedules and an absolute lack of any quality SW dealers within 100 miles means that's a no go.
So I went for the fake reef with freshwater.
It's an Aqueon 29 that I got as a package deal. Big sale, cheaper to buy the packaged tank than to just buy a tank/top/light combo.
I'm giving the Aqueon 30 filter a shot, but not so pleased so far. Def not the advertised 200 gph flow. Not even close. Heater is fine and will do until it dies.
I'm using an AZOO bubble filter behind the large fake coral piece to supplement bio filtration and aid in gas exchange because the Aqueon 30 filter has almost no surface movement. The AZOO will be seeded in the 55.
Substrate is CaribSea Torpedo Beach, 40 pounds. Decorations are all Petsmart and the OSI Anchor from Foster Smith. I tried to find the most "salwaterey" (I just invented a word) plants, with thick leaves to imitate a bit of seaweed. I'm not sold on the fake anenome, and it is probably coming out. It looks great out of the tank, in the tank when the arms float out, it doesn't sit right to me. It does move nicely though. Would provide good shrimp cover. The fake corals are full of holes and tons of cover, which is good. In person, the algae and rock looks very real underwater.
Not sure on fish yet. Your suggestions will be taken with serious consideration. Two items that WILL be in this tank are Cherry Shrimp and Nerite Snails because they go perfect with a SW reef look and will stand out nicely. Consider those with stocking ideas. I'd like some colorful fish. I am leaning at a few Pearl Gouramis, or maybe Cherry Barbs and some other small fish. We'll see.
So, here it is. A bit cloudy from yesterday's fill. Your likes and hates, all welcome. I can take it all as I know opinions are strong in aquaria.