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And it turned out better than I expected! I googled around and found a detailed build here and the idea seemed compatible with my total lack of experience. I'll probably fill, sand, and paint this weekend. I'll most likely build a similar top for my 55 gallon.

11 days since filling her. Salinity: 1.024 Temp (F): 79 Ammonia: 0 Nitrite: .25 Nitrate: 20 Plus, a healthy population of diatoms :) A couple of pics, too: No lights: PC actinics:

I filled the tank on Saturday (6/14) with a mixture of tapwater and IO, added sand (Caribsea Ocean Direct, pre-rinsed with tapwater) and live rock (~25-30 lbs....had another large piece that I added a couple of days ago, bringing the total to around 45 lbs.) that was not pre-cleaned. I have...

Last year, I rescued a used 55 gal & stand and moved all my freshwater beasties and supplies over from my 29 gal. Well, the 29 has been sitting idle and I've recently been bitten by the saltwater bug (God help me). Skimmer, RO/DI, and refractometer are on the way; there's a LFS with some good...

This tank and what appears to be an oak stand was given to me (i.e., FREE!). Now she's cycled and has some inhabitants (3 blue gourami, 5 tiger barb, 2 algea eater). Here are a couple of pics:

Call me a copycat! I deserve it! :D Anyway, here goes: I set the tank up about a week and a half ago. After 1 week, I decided to go with a bigger filter (Whisper power 30-60). I've been running that filter since last Friday (5/25). Also added a Brazilian Sword at the same time. I've...

Currently doing fishless cycling on my new 29 gallon, which is giving me the opportunity to consider its future residents. Also considering having a few plants. So far, my list of fish consists of the following: 3 silver dollar 6 neon tetra 3 black molly 1 medusa head pleco Will I be...