Finally--the 55 gallon is up

[lovemybarbs]

Everyone is fine so far. The nitrites are still zero and my nitrates are down to 20.

The barbs are schooling and the pictus is running, so that's a good sign I guess. Here's a pic.

[Lonewolfblue]

Cool, nice tank......

[lovemybarbs]

well it is exactly what I had in the 29, but with more gravel. I'll add to it slowly and get it where I want it. Everyone needs a few days before I add any fish. The only one I am worried about is the pleco and the frog. They're pretty quiet.

[lovemybarbs]

Still no sick fish and no nitrate spike. Am I in the clear???

[severum mama]

Maybe. If I were you I would test for ammonia and nitrites for a few more days just in case. Tank looks good BTW!

[lovemybarbs]

It's so funny how they found their same hideouts right away. I can't wait to add a few more things. It looks so empty. I think I'll get a clown loach and a few black ruby barbs.

[Darb21]

Looks great! I like that stand and the way that it has that "lip" on the lower edge...

Is that the bigger pebble gravel? Like penny size stones?

[lovemybarbs]

The gravel is a mix of penny size (new) and the old which is the same color blend, but about 2/3 the size. I need to get a few taller plants for the corners. I have a burgandy bedroom, so I am going to get a black background to bring out the red in the plants.

I'm not sure if I want to put too much in the center of the tank. The barbs are swimming pretty quickly. The shark is misbehaving.

[Darb21]

Looks good IMHO... Keep the pics coming as the tank progresses!