55g Planted tank (The Start)
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That would could make a really awesome center piece, full of anubias and java fern, all kind of exploding from a common center.
jeff thats actually exactly what ill be going for.. An "explosion" from the center. Plus should be getting some anubias from mgamer soon so they will go to great use.
Update...
So I filled/cleaned the tank this afternoon outside to make sure everything is fine, and all was well.
Brought the tank up to my room and there it stands still empty. Reason, RAN OUT OF SHIMS GRRRRRRR!!! lol So tomorrow will have to make a trip to homedepot and pickup a pack of shims..
Just a few photos of the tank in its new place..
Stock light on
Update...
So I filled/cleaned the tank this afternoon outside to make sure everything is fine, and all was well.
Brought the tank up to my room and there it stands still empty. Reason, RAN OUT OF SHIMS GRRRRRRR!!! lol So tomorrow will have to make a trip to homedepot and pickup a pack of shims..
Just a few photos of the tank in its new place..
Stock light on
irishspy
There is a stargate in my aquarium.
Thanks Irish.
Lighting will be: 2x55w AhSupply
Filtration will be: Fluval 404 and Eheim 2215
Substrate will be mix of Black gravel and soilmaster select
And as far as co2 and ferts. co2 will be diy for a few weeks and ferts will be seachem line until i finish them up.. Then hopefully will move up to pressurized and dry ferts.
myswtsins
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Lol, no it was not me outbidding you, I swear! 
I was just observing.
I completely understanding trying to stick to your "limits". It pays off sometimes though, I went $0.50 over my limit once and won. So you never know & that is what makes us keep going!
Do you plan on putting those 2x55 watt AHsupply lights in a new canopy???
I was just observing. I completely understanding trying to stick to your "limits". It pays off sometimes though, I went $0.50 over my limit once and won. So you never know & that is what makes us keep going!
Do you plan on putting those 2x55 watt AHsupply lights in a new canopy???
DAVIDFBT
Extinct? Since when?
Lol, no it was not me outbidding you, I swear!
I completely understanding trying to stick to your "limits". It pays off sometimes though, I went $0.50 over my limit once and won. So you never know & that is what makes us keep going!
Do you plan on putting those 2x55 watt AHsupply lights in a new canopy???
Since i wont have the energy to build a whole new wood canopy for the tank Ill be placing the kits inside the stock strip. I wont be using the hood part since it really blocks the light and doesnt let it spread evenly.. But who knows what the future will bring.. perhaps build a simple wood canopy like the one on my 29.
lol thanks DavidI look forward to seeing this as my inspiration for my own 55.
Got it all for $100
Tank/stand/hood with light and eheim filter.
But with the repairs/spare parts, it all adds up to like $150
I was going to wait until i get the wood to update but what the heck...
Thanks to my bro the tank was put in perfect level. (will be cutting away the shims once i fully setup the tank.. And yes had to use this many shims since the front of the tank was way out of level)
I also rinsed some extra sms i had on the side and added that to the tank as well. Filled about half way and was done for the day..
Tomorrow should be getting my wood and will throw it in the tank to water log.. Hopefully the branches will stay down by friday/saturday so i can begin the scaping process.
