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Sorry Stroll... I should have prefaced my advice by saying "In my opinion". I have to remember that. I can see by your pic the wood is 3/4" thick and all you need. I think your Dad will approve - you did good. :thumb: I'm very attached to my roommates too. Ciao Stroll, BP

Here's another https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+954+1601&pcatid=1601

Hold on! That stand will support the 80 lbs. (+/-) no problem. The metal work looks like it's at least 1/2" wide, it's probably at minimum 1/8" thick, has 90 degree corners on legs & top frame and it probably has 3/4"thick pine under the tank that spans the framework. I do metal work, I'm a...

I set up a new tank last year and of course there was no algae in it. I knew it was just a matter of time so I added 3 mystery snails as a clean up crew. I was concerned about providing food for them and got frustrated because everything that was intended for them was getting eaten by the fish...

Nice neighbor! Welcome - you've got a a great looking tank and I think you made good choices for fish. Ciao, BP :thumb:

Mmmm... I've got a brackish tank, but I'm still debating cause I'm not crazy about putting aragonite sand back in the tank. Royal pain to keep clean. That stuff really gunked up my sump. As for compatibility? Every tank's different. Only had 1 long time ago & it got along fine. Thanks for the...

I'm considering a Green Spotted puffer. I had one years ago in a community tank and it was a favorite. It wasn't easy to find one back then and I don't imagine it's any easier now. Any advice or ideas?

Tank looks great! You're in the right place for advice, as you'll soon find out. I'm new to the forum but not to fish keeping - (I'm "old school) so I'll watch this from the sidelines & learn along with you. Welcome, BP

HAPPY RETIREMENT BETTY! [emoji847] This has got to be about the best hobby for us retirees ~ I'm new to the forum too. Looking forward to hearing more from you & hope Dorian passes you right by. Ciao, BP

I think a boot holder's a good idea. Aesthetically though? not so much.

Uh, had 2 dalmation in 10 gal. with 2 red wag platty & 1 lamp eye tetra for over a year. Never saw an act of aggression from any of them & none were territorial. I know a lot of fish get aggressive if kept on the hungry side... Hmmm ��

That's a stunningly beautiful fish. Fin rot? I'm not seeing it. I've had only one case of fin rot and was amazed he came out of it. It lost at least 2/3 or more of all his fins, had absolutely no appetite (that was the first indication something was wrong) and his dorsal fin was locked to one...

Keep at least a bath towel or beach towel handy when you're working on your tank and don't walk away from a siphoning hose. I learned that the hard way... Don't know that you'd need an alarm or sensor unless you're running a sump pump / overflow system. And leave some room between the top of...

Just a little bit more advice, if you're not completely overwhelmed yet - I may have missed someone else mentioning that a quarantine tank can save you a lot of grief & trouble. Virtually every living thing going into an aquarium, especially plants, should be quarantined before being introduced...

DOH! Feelin' foolish... I somehow overlooked the fact you're dealing with the "inside" of the tank. I've been frantically looking for a way to delete my post but it looks like I'm busted already :facepalm: Sorry about that, BP

I hate painting! I'm a low cost / low budget person and avoid work as much as possible. I've used a heavy, flat black, construction paper on 2 of my tanks that can be purchased at the local dollar store. It comes in sheets that are roughly 20"x24" and if your tank requires using 2 or more...

IMO - 3 females in 10 gal. shouldn't be a problem if they're about the same size and introduced at the same time. Provide some type of cover for hiding while the hierarchy is being established. And a pair of molly's would be a good choice to add to the group and should make for a good...

I agree with Brookster. Your framework is sufficient but you should wrap it (back panel) to prevent wracking from side to side and panel the ends to prevent front to back wracking. It doesn't have to be 1/2" thick. A 1/4" or even less would be fine. Gussets at the corners would stabilize it...