55g Planted tank (The Start)

Que said:
Its best to do it as you are and take your time. I find it goes better that way. Fewer mistakes happen.

Q
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I couldnt agree more. Though I really want to get the tank up and running asap, im still in no rush.

Well as I promised todays tasks: Gathering stones that will work in the scape

I had a few granite stones laying which my brother and I collected a while back for his african cichlid tank. But the problem was that they were all 2 big. So i took the largest one and went to work..
It was impossible to just break the stone up with a plain ol hammer so I went BIG!! lol
Electric hammer and electric drill.
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First made a few holes in the stone and then went at it with the hammer. Broke apart like cake. Lets just say i went 2 crazy on it and about 1/4 of the stone was trash, pieces were either 2 small or were weird shape
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Finally after picking out pieces which will be good for the scape I took a hammer and slammed up the edges making sure there were no sharp spots..
The final result:
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:headbang2::headbang2::headbang2::headbang2:

And heres a sneak peek at the soaking process...
Filled up a few 1L bottles with water to hold down the wood
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Dude. Your nicest tank yet!!!!
 
Bk828 said:
I know.. The school of seltzer bottles are really enjoying the tank. Do you think its overstocked??
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are those bottles full grown? if not i would have to say they will probably outgrow the tank. also, i'd suggest adding some live plants for them to hide in as they will be much happier that way. perhaps you can look forward to some fry cans in the future.:silly:
 
bluekrissyspike said:
are those bottles full grown? if not i would have to say they will probably outgrow the tank. also, i'd suggest adding some live plants for them to hide in as they will be much happier that way. perhaps you can look forward to some fry cans in the future.:silly:
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not yet full grown i read that they get a max of 3liters. So i guess i have juvies.. Heres them at feeding time
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Bk828 said:
I know.. The school of seltzer bottles are really enjoying the tank. Do you think its overstocked??
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Nah. They'll only grow to fit the tank. :hitting:
 
...can't wait :)

It is so interesting to watch the progress and I hope, you will get your tank set up before I get mine :) because, I have absolutely no idea how to scape.
 
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