myswtsins wrote:
:rofl:thats to funny aye spit in the bag.. hehehe.. yeah i am with you FREE shipping..

I did get 1/2 price shipping & freebies because I was so calm & reasonable!
Unfortunately, somehow I broke
2 eheim 2013s today, one of which was housing the majority of the bacteria for the new arrivals. Any tips, other than watch water parameters and be ready to do WC everyday till the bacteria grows back? Right now I put all the media into a basket in the tank. I figured it was better than nothing,as you will see in the pictures.
I put all the rocks in today though. I don't know if I like it yet but I am proud that I was able to do it!
It is cloudy because I just got done disturbing it & don't mind that one bright & clean rock all the way to the left, it will dirty up give it time.
Full tank shot
Left side
Right side
Center
And an angled shot from the left
My fish & plants should arrive tomorrow and I think they will help perk it up a bit.

: ALL comments, question & advice welcomed!