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11-16-2011, 12:49 PM
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55 Gallon Build
As I begin getting the last of my supplies to set up my 55 Gallon tank this is what I plan on setting it up as.
Sand Substrate Possibly some live plants (not sure yet) some rocks and other misc. stuff for the fish to hide behind. I plan on getting an Aqua Clear HOB Filter for the tank as well as a new titanium heater. As for fish I have 4 tetras that I am going to transfer to this tank and then I want to add some of the following not sure what else. 1. Freshwater clams (2) 2. Cobalt Blue Lobster (1) 3. Rainbow Shark (1) any other suggestions please!! |
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11-16-2011, 01:56 PM
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Re: 55 Gallon Build
Excited to see pics!!
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11-16-2011, 02:00 PM
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11-16-2011, 02:13 PM
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Re: 55 Gallon Build
Take your time, it will come together
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11-16-2011, 02:14 PM
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I know I know!! But I have a young cousin (6) and I told her I would have it set up for her!! so I'll feeel bad. haha.. I just have to finish cleaning the tank and then I can add substrate etc. which I still neeed to buy haha.
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11-16-2011, 02:17 PM
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I know how that is, i have a 5 year old and an almost 2 year old. Take your time and hopefully you wont have to explain why the fishy is floating... lol
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11-16-2011, 06:33 PM
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Re: 55 Gallon Build
Be careful with the lobster and live plants.
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55 Gallon Planted Freshwater. Beaslbob Build. Java Moss, Amazon Sword, Anubias Congensis, Anacharis, Wisteria. 80w T12, 34w T8.
13 Buenos Aires Tetra. 2 Indian Glass Fish. 3 Albino Corys. 3 Oto Cats. Red Cherry and Ghost Shrimp. Nerites and MTS. 20 gallon long RCS only tank. Beaslbob with Naja Grass, Anacharis, Crypts, Micro Swords. |
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11-16-2011, 06:34 PM
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11-21-2011, 07:29 AM
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Finally set up the tank last night!!!
I ended up getting the tetras whisper filter.. the thing is a beast!! I like it alot.. Went with Sand.. and I got normal Sand color and I really like that alot.. I have two rocks and a little coloseum pillars thing that I put in the tank, added some fizz tabs to get some of the metals out and some other special blend stuff to maybe help the tank cycle a little.. going to hopefully add some fish before thanksgiving, I will post pictures after work today! |
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11-21-2011, 08:34 AM
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Make sure you cycle your tank appropriately. There is a lot of info in the forums on how to do this.
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