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Well after over a year my wife let me get another aquarium (this time 55g). Also helped kids wanted so sharing with them [emoji14]

I’ve had the tank for 10 or so years, And it was bought quite used. If it is just been a leak or not a complete structural failure all would of been fine. The good news is The cleaning crew was coming in today to remove the remnants of the aquarium and my wife made sure I removed all the...

I didn't actually get it done, as I was cycling the tank it exploded literally and flooded the house. Floors being ripped up, walls torn open to air out..... what a mess and worst of all an upset wife

It was the tank had it running at the same spot for years then emptied. I think it was old and who knows. Now I have to dry out floors, fix the hole n the wall......

Wife is pissed!!! But seems to be forgiving. A new aquarium may not be a total lost cause Here is what it looked like right before it fell apart

Doubt wife will let me get anoyher

Well hell broke loose. Filled it, set everything up washed all the sand. Then I heard a creak the side blew out cut me broke the stand and part of the wall. Leaked through floor into basement/garage. Insurance coming now NOT WHAT I NEEDED

Thanks everyone for the input. I will need to invest in a new kit ASAP. Starting to cycle the tank today

No problem better I make a decision for myself once in a while. I'll probably post by tomorrow night what it looks like before fish but with the initial aquascaping. I will put the plants, driftwood, and some decor in right away.

I couldn't wait until next month. I went to my lfs where they were having a crazy sale on the Fluval FX4, it's rated up to a 250g tank so IMO prefect for 70g(I like to over filter) I found the pure ammonia and some good looking pool filter sand I assumed it would be light colour but seems to...

Hi I'm just getting my tank up and running again. I noticed my API master kit liquids say they expire next month. I know at times things are good past expiry date. Anyone have any experience with this I would rather not have to invest in a new master kit right

Hi, after a year and half or so hiatus from the hobby the empty 70ish gallon (according to my calculations 75 gallon) is calling my name. I should clarify it's calling the kids names. I'm planning a planted community tank nothing too complicated. Looking for input on stocking. Here is what...

I might hold off actually setting it up. I might be taking a trip early March and will pickup some black diamond sand then. What grade did you use? I see medium and fine. I was hoping for some Cory’s and wouldn’t want them to get injured on it I love sand I switched from gravel 10+ years ago...

Very nice! That look I like my issue is the black diamond is not available in Canada. I haven't seen anything comparable. I figure I will most likely go with pool filter sand unless magically I find something black this weekend. (As long as I can find some in the depth of winter. I will...

It is from what I know impossible to legally send them from the US to Canada due to them being classified as a pest/possible invasive species. Thanks anyways. My loaches ate all mine