Tank too tall! So frustrated!

[AngelJones]

I have a 38 gallon bow front that I'm just beginning to set up. I'm embarrassed to say this, and I'm not sure if anyone else has this issue, but I have short arms and a tall tank. I cannot reach the bottom of this thing with my tiny T-Rex arms!!!! Even if I stand on a stepstool, I can't reach the bottom...thank goodness my husband offered to plant the tank and hide the airlines. But how am I going to maintain the tank by myself? Do they make special tools to reach the bottom and to prune the plants? Help...and it's ok to laugh...I did.

 

[flchamp89]

Pruning tools definitely help...cant live without them

 

[UntimelyLord]

I have a tall tank and am short too and this is the tool I use (hopefully the mobile app will let me link)
http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3728+3766+11240&pcatid=11240
It's long and has a "pincher" head and "pruner" head; I'd rather be able to reach the bottom easily but at least this beats just barely reaching with scissor-style trimmers.

 

[AngelJones]

Thank you! I will check these out!

 

[Toad]

Also have this problem, had a 75g that would have me wet up to the armpit while already standing on a kitchen chair. Get the grabber thing, makes life sooooo much easier

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[AngelJones]

Also have this problem, had a 75g that would have me wet up to the armpit while already standing on a kitchen chair. Get the grabber thing, makes life sooooo much easier

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Thanks!

 

[marie74]

Same problem. I have been looking for a 75 gal for some time, while I keep finding used 90 gal tanks for great prices- same footprint but deeper. I already have a 56 column tank and don't want a deep tank again! It's hard to maintain a deep tank when you are short!

 

[Toad]

Thought about using my snorkel already lol

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[AngelJones]

Ha ha ?

 

[AngelJones]

So, would it hurt to double up on my substrate? I have 50lbs of gravel now... could I add 50lbs more to raise the bottom a couple of inches???

 

[UntimelyLord]

So, would it hurt to double up on my substrate? I have 50lbs of gravel now... could I add 50lbs more to raise the bottom a couple of inches???

I don't see why not, as long as your tank stand can handle the extra 50 lbs. Should be okay.

 

[Toad]

I wouldn't make it deeper than 3in, otherwise you can get some nasty build up and can be harder to vacuum

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[trombonier]

Is it the MarineLand 38G Tall? Lol I have a permanent spot for a 3 stepping stool next to my tank. Same as yours. It's 24" tall and I built a 24" tall Stand for it! ? AND I'M 5'4"!
If the water level is all the way up and I need to replant a plant that's floating around I'll get my arm pit wet and have water run down my side. ?
Good luck, lol

 

[AngelJones]

Is it the MarineLand 38G Tall? Lol I have a permanent spot for a 3 stepping stool next to my tank. Same as yours. It's 24" tall and I built a 24" tall Stand for it! ? AND I'M 5'4"!
If the water level is all the way up and I need to replant a plant that's floating around I'll get my arm pit wet and have water run down my side. ?
Good luck, lol

Yes!!!! That's exactly what I have! Lol I have the stepstool as well.... It's still not enough. I'm 5'3" and struggling. Lol

 

[AngelJones]

Ok I ordered my T-Rex arm extenders (multi tool) and some more gravel. ?

 

[Toad]

Because that's how I felt lol

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[AngelJones]

Haaaaa that made my day!!