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Update - Week 2 Really been enjoying watching this tank. There's not a whole lot going on, except for that crazy anacharis. The leaves are still wilting? Mostly towards the bottom of the stems, and I've noticed some of them turning red. Not sure exactly why. I expected most melting to have...

Update - Week 1 After a week, there was a little bit of melting, but overall the plants took pretty well. Just did a couple partial water changes. The anacharis leaves near the bottom back of the tank turned translucent and began to wither and fall off. Some of the micro sword and echinodorus...

Terrific suggestions, thanks. I am going to read up on endlers and that pea puffer in particular. The puffer sounds like a real joy to watch and I think you're right based on some articles--the tank style would give good areas to explore. The endlers look like they come in a variety of colors...

Love the variety. What plant has the fuschia in the corners?

Hey all, After almost 2 years of on and off research, I finally setup my first planted tank. * Goal * Get an economical start in the hobby with a forgiving, low-tech setup. * Setup * Initially I had wanted a 20 long, but I'm temporarily in an apartment so I went with something more in the...

Looking forward to posting progress details and photos. Would it be good to just create another thread in this forum as my "log"?

Decided to pick up a 20 long last night. Thanks for the replies. Looking forward to finishing up the initial research so I can setup.

Thanks for all the replies. Helpful information. I am planning to build a custom cabinet for it so it will definitely be overbuilt for the weight of either. @mikellewen did you keep just plants or fish also in your first 29 gal? I'm still leaning towards the 20L just because I am going to be...

I wanted some advice on choosing my first tank. Going to start with a very simple, low tech planted tank, probably anubias, java ferns, and java moss. Then after cycling adding a cleanup crew and a small community of fish, probably guppies or tetra. Still in the research phase but my local...

Nice, I've heard of people doing that. I like learning new DIY stuff. Now I gotta go look this up on YouTube.

Actually cutting up the aquariums?

Thanks @JoeMan. Yea, I'm leaning towards the 20. It's a good point. I've been reading 20-30 gal is a good size for beginners.

Hey everyone, Just getting into the hobby. Still in the research stage. Planning to start with a 10-20 gallon planted freshwater tank with a cleanup crew. Hopefully adding some fish after a few months. Hope to learn a lot from you all.