Recent content by skibum100

yea it was mondo grass and that would explain why its struggling but thats okay i didnt particularly like the look of it that much. how much lighting should i put on the tank 12 hours? (i have 50 watts for 20 gallons). I also have question about planting how deep should i put roots of most...

sweet thanks, yea that link would be awesome i have researched alot of plants made a full list of exactly what i wanted i went to 4 different fish stores (drove like an hour to get to the last one) and between all 4 stores they had 3 of the plants on my list haha. So i had to do some quick in...

well first off ill state, i have done plenty of research on the web including this forum site regarding everything from what type of Lighting, to plants to substrates. But i still need alittle bit more help i guess personalized to my tank: It is a 20 gallon im trying to make switch from fake...

with your 2x24 watt T5HO do you regard your tank as medium light? or...? is there any short plant that i could use as a foreground plant?

But i have some questions before i get it started: i have a 20 gallon with a 1 single fluorescent 24" bulb. (1.) SHould i buy a T5o lighting fixture with 2x24watt bulbs? though i am new so maybe i should start with low-medium light plants, (2.) would 2.5 wpg be a good place to start or should i...

so basic question ill just be blunt, stocking. What fish would be a good complement to a rainbowshark (4.75") and a flame dwarf gourami (3") in a 20 gallon tank? ideas i have contemplated: 5 neon tetras and 3 black Harlequin Rasboras or 5 Green Tiger Barbs or 3 Dwarf Neon Rainbows (2") and 5...

thats awesome congrats to you im glad you got the rocks to reach your end goal it looks superb! im sure you will enjoy that tank so much! ps love the stock list going to be very colorful and diverse!

Hey Guys! so from my previous thread (summing it up) ive pretty much completed my 55gallon set up and now the agonizing yet unbelievably fun time to get fish! - it is sand base with rocks piled up to 2/3 tank right now it has my friends lil fishies in it 3 clouds and 4 danios BUT i needed fish...

i agree id love to see what its looking like i got a 55 gallon too so just jumping on this thread in hopes of finding some knowledge..so far your tank sounds great im sure it looks even greater throw some pics up so all of us can ooh and ahh at your masterpiece. best of luck with all those fish...

whats your stock list? how many of those beautiful fish do you have swimming around in their?

i hear having sand breaks your filter eventually should i be worried? is there a prevention possibility? ...thanks SnailPowered! that looks amazing actually im really tempted right now! i was planning on just using my 30 gallon HOB filter and hope it would work but- with that id be in heaven...

awesome thanks for the advise i just put in about 60 pounds of sand and flat rock i stacked the slate to the top middle part of the tank making sure that it was sturdy. But when i put in the water it has become all murky obviously from dust and sand, though i did scrub the slate rock and washed...

okay so i am getting another HOB filter to bolster filtration and thus if one fails when im not home i will still have some filtration. I am going to get rid of the ugly gravel that i purchased it with and put some play sand in from homedepot (cheaper). construct a rock structure (please help...

love it all hope you post pictures soon cant wait to see it...question is your aqua scape going to provide enough hiding places for all the cichlids? never too many hiding places in regards to a cichlid tank. have fun with your tank must be exiting sounds great to me and i havent even seen it!

yea im trying to get another HOB filter to double team it especially with a cichlid tank or a cheap canister filter if i can find one.....any other ideas for keeping it as clean and low maintenance as possible? id rather deal with it now when its just a tank then fully stocked and decorated...