My 29G Freshwater with new toys :)

[kyazh]

Enjoy!

4x Bala Shark
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2310/dsc07402kc5.jpg

2x Iridescent shark
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/5003/dsc07428tm0.jpg


2x Algae eater (don't recall exact type)
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8084/dsc07378ha4.jpg

10x Chinese algae eater
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2921/dsc07430ce8.jpg
These suckers do a great job on algae.

3x flame gourami
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8826/dsc07384mo0.jpg

1x red molly
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5268/dsc07394dh1.jpg
I had 5 of these, the other 4 bit the dust.


I have a bunch of plants; I tossed the tags so I don’t know what they are.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5846/dsc07415vn5.jpg

Some plant bulbs I just got, they should start growing within 2 weeks or so.
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8396/dsc07420no9.jpg


Lighting: I saw some 24” 17watt T8 fixtures at Walmart for $10 a pop, so I picked up 4 of them. Now I have 68watts of plant growing power, which is just barely enough because it nearly reaches 2.3 watts/gal.
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/755/dsc07421bm5.jpg

CO2: To keep my plants even happier I set up a DIY CO2 system which has a constant feed of CO2 to the water, and needs a new mix about every 2 weeks.
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5179/dsc07416yl7.jpg

CO2 in dome. Algae eater chillin on the rock.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3553/dsc07413bg9.jpg

I just switched over to sand, I used to have white gravel before. I like the natural look of sand better than colored gravel and such. They sell sand for an arm and a leg at pet shops but you can get a 50LB bag of pool filter sand and it works great.

So the UPS dude decided to show up today.

Hmmm I wonder what it is...
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3133/dsc07432xt5.jpg

:lol: at shredded Styrofoam in bags.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/8775/dsc07433mm8.jpg

More squishy stuffs to tear apart ... joy
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6365/dsc07434fe0.jpg

:eek: OMG WHAT IS IT?
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3803/dsc07435yw4.jpg

Sand fountain... what is this sand fountain you speak of??? :confused: :wtf:
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/2216/dsc07436yz5.jpg

:cool:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3512/dsc07439je8.jpg

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-bdjFy-U0M4

^video of sand fountain. :)

[ILOVEBETTAS]

Hip hip... hooray.

One thing, plecos (the algae eaters) grow to 20''+, the cae's get to 7'' and are aggressive when adults, the bala sharks need at least 150 gallons and the iridescent sharks need 300+ gallons...

But it does look nice... for now.

[jpappy789]

I was going to comment on the potential size problems in the future but I didnt want to be the first one to be the bearer of bad news...:(

Hoever, the tank does look very nice at the moment :) :)

[kyazh]

^ yea. they will be donated/sold in the next 6 months, before I have any potential size problems. That's why I'm "always" changing things :lol: Thanks for the responses!

[jpappy789]

^ yea. they will be donated/sold in the next 6 months, before I have any potential size problems. That's why I'm "always" changing things :lol: Thanks for the responses!

no problem, just make sure to find great homes for them :)

[wataugachicken]

so how does that sand fountain work?

[kyazh]

^ air pump

[~Kswords~]

Oh!! I like your fountain thingy! Where did you get it? Who makes it? What's it called!!:dive:

Cool tank!!:y220e::y220e::thumbsup:

[kyazh]

Ebay, search Sand Fountain ... there are a few different types! Thanks :)

[destined_love7]

LOVE! the sand fountain!

[barracuda123]

wow that fountain's sick

[~Kswords~]

Ebay, search Sand Fountain ... there are a few different types! Thanks :)

Thanks, found a few i like already!! :headbang2:

[stormomi]

First time I've seen a sand fountain. Awesome job!!

[~Kswords~]

With your sand fountain, does that allow the sand to float around in your tank then? Or does it all stay within the ornament?

[kyazh]

^ 90% of it stays in the ornament, 10% either drifts out around the immediate area due to current or the fish mess around with it. But it's not a problem for me b/c my substrate is sand too. Grain size is comparable to that of pool filter sand, which is what I have, so If I ever run out I just scoop some off the floor and put it in the fountain.

[Mgamer20o0]

Hip hip... hooray.

One thing, plecos (the algae eaters) grow to 20''+, the cae's get to 7'' and are aggressive when adults, the bala sharks need at least 150 gallons and the iridescent sharks need 300+ gallons...

But it does look nice... for now.

CAE can get 11 inch but rarely do they do. mine are about 4-5 inch had them for 3-4 years.

better to move them now then wait until they are over grown.