Tank #2 build thread.

[Chino1130]

Hey everyone. Some of you might remember my first build thread ( http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/my-pandora-under-the-sea-140935.html ) . Well, today I started a new tank. I've wanted to do a live tank for a while, and I finally gave in.

I'll add a back drop once I finish everything else. I'd like to get a vertical piece of drift wood for the left side of the tank, and preferably be able to cover it in moss. I don't know anything about maintaining a healthy live tank, other than what I have gathered on various forums the last week or so. My ph level is around 8 right now, it's dropped a little since this afternoon when I added the water. I put the plants in a half hour ago, I'm hoping they help bring the leveldown within the next few days. As much as I hate/suck at it, I'm going to be patient and hold off on putting fish in for a while. Any good tips?

 

[Chino1130]

Woke up this morning to clear water My ammonia reading is at zero and the ph hasn't really changed, it's still reading around 8.

 

[Chino1130]

 

[BHead707]

i like it so far? how many gallons is the tank?

 

[Chino1130]

i like it so far? how many gallons is the tank?

Thanks. It's a 25 gallon.

 

[Chino1130]

Had some good growth over the last week, and I added some new plants.

 

[Chino1130]

I am having trouble getting pics, seeing as my phone has limited exposure settings...

I feel like a total fish noob, I have already forgot the names of the two schooling species I got...

I'm buying a black back drop this afternoon. I completely forgot about it at the LFS yesterday.

This guy cleaned all the algae off the glass over night. I dig him. He just chilled in the corner for a good hour after putting him in the tank before exploring. He loves the little cave under the piece of driftwood in the left side of the tank. He just hangs there upside down most of the time and comes out here and there. He became very active once I turned the lights off last night. He neglected the algae on the plants though

 

[oddballfan33]

nice tank! and nice rubber lip plec, I have one that is such a character. he claimed a cave for himself, and he will chase avay my larger fish again and again. He also steals their food. Just remember they like slightly cooler temps, I keep mine at 75

 

[Chino1130]

Thanks. I had a few other people tell me the same thing. I've dropped it 2 degrees since.


I added a backdrop this afternoon. I think it looks pretty good. Most of the brown alge you see on the plants in the previous pics is gone now thanks to that plecco. I love that thing!

A few updated pics.

 

[redsea]

Very nice tank! I like the Pleco!