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  1. K

    Very tall aquarium--what do I put at bottom?

    It's up! Well, we got it up and it's been running successfully for a few weeks or so! A canister filter is at the bottom with extra long hoses running up and into the tank. We put a thin layer of black sand on the bottom and then marbles, so that they wouldn't scratch the tank if we had to...
  2. K

    Very tall aquarium--what do I put at bottom?

    You guys are awesome--I've read everything that's been written thus far. My husband really likes the driftwood idea. My husband custom built a base over the weekend. I've attached a picture to show you--I thought it was pretty impressive for his first piece of furniture (it's got plenty of...
  3. K

    Very tall aquarium--what do I put at bottom?

    Thanks for the advice on the filter hose lengths! I will follow it for sure. And I'd never heard of Kuhlis...they look fun, I just may get some once this is going!
  4. K

    Very tall aquarium--what do I put at bottom?

    I bought an eheim canister, so that's my plan for a filter for now. My husband is pretty handy, so I'm hoping he can rig up some cleaning tools and figure out some decorations...i can't find fake plants for sale online that are taller than 36 inches or so. The suction cups on the side aren't a...
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    Very tall aquarium--what do I put at bottom?

    I got it for $150 used. After reading the responses and talking to my husband, I'm leaning toward going ahead and just making it freshwater and later turning our 90 gallon regular tank into saltwater. thanks guys!
  6. K

    Very tall aquarium--what do I put at bottom?

    This is it: http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Tropical-Octagon-Aqua-Tower/dp/B000K7HL50
  7. K

    Very tall aquarium--what do I put at bottom?

    Hi all, I'm venturing into salt water for the first time. I bought a 55 gallon tank that is about 7 feet tall--I know it's not the best, but it's what I've got to work with. My question is--what should I put at the bottom? Sand, gravel, something else? This hasn't crossed my mind before, but...
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