New 55 Gallon Journal

[shadow1345]

Nice beginning! Is that a metal bracket joining the top horizontal panel(s) in the middle of the span?

Yes, two metal brackets hold them together

And LOL to Waltmart

 

[shadow1345]

Got the tank. Now it is I'm starting to put in a few bags of Super natural substrate.( Being cleaned in the white bucket)

 

[Hollygirl]

There is just something about a bare stand and tank that only other aquarists can appreciate!

Welcome back to the hobby! That is a nice looking stand - clean lines.

 

[AnythingShiny]

I'm so jealous. Lol so many possibilities with an empty 55. Keep us posted and good luck!

 

[rockhoe14er]

Wow what a great looking stand. It's so modernesk.

That would be a great tank for some civilized sea monkey's...........lol

 

[Callmeconfused]

The gleam from the flash would have been perfect accompanied by a choir *aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!*

although the TV reflection kinda gets in the way....hehehe

Love the stand! Can't wait to see what you do with the tank!

 

[shadow1345]

Thanks everyone on the comments about the tank and stand! Yea, the flash from the camera gave it a holy look. Finally got the substrate into it, took 3 20lb bags. Also got a new canister filter for it to start cycling and clean up the water first.

 

[shadow1345]

Finally the cycling got done and I added some more water to the tank to give it a better look. Also the amazing canister filter i got. Its my first, Rena xp3, my water is so freaking clear!!!! hopefully the thing about canisters leaking wont happen to mine cause that will suck. Glad the filter fits right in the nice snuggly spot!

 

[67chevelle]

I have 2 of those stands. I like them a lot. Make sure to not let any water sit on the shelves,or they will bubble on you.

Good start. Looks good!

 

[shadow1345]

Finally got my might fixture it has 3 light tubes, about 100 watt total. I also got some amazon sword. 2 of them are in alright conditions the other 2 needs rescuing. If there are any suggestion go ahead and comment. Soon going to put some driftwood in it and stock it with the reg: tetra, discus, and corys.