It is official, today I finally got my 55 gallon tank up!
DIY stand, built with info found on this board. I have used this board and many other resources to help ensure a smooth entry into this new adventure. I will post pictures of the stand and tank as soon as i can get them.
Currently I have a sand and rock bottom, have not yet decided on wheather to go with real or fake plants, and will be cycling the tank fishless. Mainly because this period will let me settle on what fish to add.
I am currently leaning toward either 3 Bala Sharks, a couple of plecos and my current pride and joy my Veil Tail Betta, Bruce. I know that I will need to be careful of adding the Balas and Bruce, but I think I will be fine if I provde cover for Bruce (any advice on this would be appriciated) and let him find his place in the tank before adding the Balas. If this doesnt work out I was just given a 30 gallon tank that I will create a section for Bruce using smoked plexi and then add some tetras (unless Bruce can get along with them with out an issue) and a couple of other peaceful fish.
Any advice at this welcome, and I should have pics by tommorrow.
DIY stand, built with info found on this board. I have used this board and many other resources to help ensure a smooth entry into this new adventure. I will post pictures of the stand and tank as soon as i can get them.
Currently I have a sand and rock bottom, have not yet decided on wheather to go with real or fake plants, and will be cycling the tank fishless. Mainly because this period will let me settle on what fish to add.
I am currently leaning toward either 3 Bala Sharks, a couple of plecos and my current pride and joy my Veil Tail Betta, Bruce. I know that I will need to be careful of adding the Balas and Bruce, but I think I will be fine if I provde cover for Bruce (any advice on this would be appriciated) and let him find his place in the tank before adding the Balas. If this doesnt work out I was just given a 30 gallon tank that I will create a section for Bruce using smoked plexi and then add some tetras (unless Bruce can get along with them with out an issue) and a couple of other peaceful fish.
Any advice at this welcome, and I should have pics by tommorrow.
Good luck....Go monster, I just bought a baby red devil and gave him his own 55! Eventually he will outgrow it. I have heard from many that it will do him just fine for life though so we'll see! have fun with it whatever you do!
Bala sharks are really cool the only thing with them is they do get big and need to be in a school. The 55 probably won't be able to house them for too long. They really are wonderful fish I have 3 and I love them they are active all the time.