Tippytrampoline
Aquarium Advice Activist
I'll report the results of the water test. I won't post pictures though - too disheartening. It's like those Sarah McLachlan ASPCA commercials with sad dogs.
I do believe I'll get a substrate. I've got wood soaking in a bucket that I have no use for so that can go in. I won't bother with live plants but I'll try to improve the conditions. Appreciate everybody's thoughts. Merry Christmas!
Good luck!