New (to me) 55 now with sand/water/wood

Que

Que

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Feb 15, 2007
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Here it is. I still have to get the other heater in on the right and of course plants but I need to upgrade the lighting first. I just had to get moving on this if I want it more or less done by Fathers day. Gotta jump start this tank with some filter squeezin's and plants and rocks from other tanks. I'm gonna wait till it settles down over night. It's nice and level thanks to some help from rbishop and I feel much better now that is only out of level by 1/16in or so front to back and left to right.

Q
When I got it
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now
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Looking good!
 
Do ya think there's too much sand in there? It's about 2 in in the front and 3in in back. I just put the whole 60lb bag in. I do plan on live plants.

Q
 
Through in the fish........:drool:
 
no there isn't too much sand in there... you will just need to watch for compacting of the sand over time
 
looks great! honestly, i think that driftwood looks better now than it did when you brought it home..
 
Thanks! Can't wait for it to settle down. I left plenty of room behind the wood and in the corners to sort of frame it in with plants. I want to get some slow growing ground cover for the left and right in the front. I want to leave the middle front open for a Cory playground. Maybe 5 cats'll do. I want some otos and SAEs and shrimp for my clean up crew. I haven't thought much about the rest. I wanna ease into it.

Q
 
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Que,
What are the benefits of Sand? I have mostly Tetra's and a a weather loach. I understand that he would enjoy the sand more than the Rocks. Could you describe what you have in the tank and why?
 
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