So here is the first aquarium I have paid over $15 for that will also have plants and fish. I usually like a more natural look but spent my budget on the tank and stand so went back to plastic containers and egg crate. I will have to start collecting things for the inside of the tank now.



I think I may have learned too much because I decided to rip all my plants apart to make more plants instead of putting them in as is (is there any such thing as aquariums anonymous?). This is my garden.



I put all the plants in pots until I can figure out what to do to keep the turtle from digging them up. I just put them in regular drive-way gravel and a few larger rocks. I'm happy with the fish hide too that should keep everyone happy – especially the tetras.



This is Ruby waiting to see what else I'm bringing in today.



Thanks for all the advice

Looks good

Beautiful.

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Awww, love the pic of Ruby!Looks so inquisitive!

The tank will turn out awesome!I think if you get enough moss and other plants to hide the egg crate,itll look very nice.

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I never thought of covering the egg crate in moss. I guess that is my next project.