Help!!! Stock Idea's URGENT

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bonesb66

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Hi i have a 6 ft x 18 x 18 tank and have nothing in it, i need some ideas on what to put in there i want something unusual but dont want the tank looking bare so would like a few fish in but ones that i will be able to keep for a good while as i dont want them to outgrow the tank withing 6 months i have no decor at all and i want to know what i could do for that maybe some pics would help? i dont want plants as iv had bad experience with those, i really need your help guys i need to know where im at so i can get this started by the weekend?
 
Well I can't help you with stocking since I've never had a tank that big.

But as for decorations, ultra-cheap yet good looking are terra cotta pots. They are fully fish safe, extremely cheap and you can break them into interesting shapes to create caves and hiding spots for the fish. PVC pipes with rocks and/or gravel glued onto them look good as well. Just make sure to use fish-safe silicone for the glue.
 
For plants, you could try Anubias... they are extremely easy to deal with and only really need low light so they are very easy to care for... almost as easy as moss except doesn't grow nearly as fast...
 
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