SailorZach
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hey everyone, I was looking for some advice on a 5 gallon tank I am putting together. This will be my first tank, but it’ll be a little unusual. I’m making a tank out of a gutted out water cooler, the kind you often see in offices and lunchrooms. I got the idea from the movie, Real Genius, if you’ve seen it (if not I recommend it). As I said I’m new to aquariums (and completely lost), but I don’t want to have the boring goldfish and/or beta fish everyone has. I’ve gone to my local pet store, but unfortunately they were not very knowledgeable. If anyone could please tell me what I would need to maintain a saltwater tank (saltwater because I noticed there were a lot more exciting fish in saltwater tanks, although I am open to suggestions in both kinds of water). I’m afraid I do not understand what factors (pH, salinity, temperature, etc) to watch and maintain. For the filter or heater (or what ever else would be suggested), I’d like to run it through the opening in the bottom of the bottle. I don’t know if a product is sold to accommodate this want. Of course I did cut the top, so it acts as a lid for feeding and lighting. Also, if anyone could suggest certain fish they prefer and their opinions on the way I should stock my project. Any ideas on fish, their combinations, amount of fish, and plants/rocks would be awesome. Unfortunately I know my tank is very small, so I can’t accommodate exotic creatures like lionfish. But I’d like to get as interesting as I can, something eye catching. So please let me know your opinions on my project, whether they be suggestions, questions, or telling me I’m crazy. I’d love to hear from you. Thank you.
