woodcatl493
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After over a year of waiting and research, this tank is finally being put together! You can see the original thread here:
JonoDatInvento's First DIY Stand: 55 Gallon Planted Aquarium Stand - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community
But here are some photos:
The original tank is being repaired after I out it down a little too hard and the frame broke... Glass is okay though!
We got a new 55 gallon for $45 at Pet Supplies Plus (Dollar per Gallon sale) and a $10 coupon. If you have any spare room go now because it may still be going on!
Moving on, here's the new tank and stand, with the old lights. My parents think it looks fine. ?
Using my Marineland H.O.T Magnum filter.
Also got new ZooMedia lights for the fixture. This will be a low tech setup.
For the driftwood I used a dead bush in my front yard. Had to boil it for about two hours. Some tannins can stay because they're not bad at all. ? Right now it's drying from the final rinse after sanding some edges.
Still to come... Some Eco-Complete and live plants. Stay tuned!
All the planning has been done so you guys will be seeing the final assembly in this thread.
JonoDatInvento's First DIY Stand: 55 Gallon Planted Aquarium Stand - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community
But here are some photos:
The original tank is being repaired after I out it down a little too hard and the frame broke... Glass is okay though!
We got a new 55 gallon for $45 at Pet Supplies Plus (Dollar per Gallon sale) and a $10 coupon. If you have any spare room go now because it may still be going on!
Moving on, here's the new tank and stand, with the old lights. My parents think it looks fine. ?
Using my Marineland H.O.T Magnum filter.
Also got new ZooMedia lights for the fixture. This will be a low tech setup.
For the driftwood I used a dead bush in my front yard. Had to boil it for about two hours. Some tannins can stay because they're not bad at all. ? Right now it's drying from the final rinse after sanding some edges.
Still to come... Some Eco-Complete and live plants. Stay tuned!
All the planning has been done so you guys will be seeing the final assembly in this thread.