bean22

how long does the tank have to be running before you can livestock and plants?

i am in the same boat, so i am going to follow!

i know they can be aggressive towards eachother.... it will just be the puffers i was hoping for two.. but can try 3! and I have many salt water tanks so cleaning often isn't an issue! lmao!!!

can I put more then 2 in an 8gl biocube?

i am so getting pea puffers! lmao!!

you won't find much in a good skimmer for under $200. I have a 90gl salt and do not run a skimmer on it. water is fine! other wise I am sure I can find a hang on the back coralife skimmer in my basement for you for $75

I'll get a pic and post it tonight. it's the typical ugly thrown together style fish tank! still no water in it as i have to re-enforce the shelf and drill a few holes for the power cords. What are these glow fish i keep reading about? I do want an otto and aquatic frog... will they eat shrimp???

i went to big al's petsmart and got a airpump with a sponge attachment thingy! Then just went to petsmart and picked up regular aquarium gravel for the tank. no planted tank for me.... not this time anyway.. just wanted a fast set up before the boss says no... so I will be taking it in today!!! The hood has 2 bulbs that screw in.. right now they are the incandecent yellow, i'l prefer the bright white though.... what kind of shrimp can I get on here?! I was looking at the sunrise guppies.. they are kind cool...

i wouldn't mind a few fish.... was thinking about an aquatic frog... something to look at. no decorations...i'll go to big al's and see what they have for a cheap airpump... i really do not want to spend more then $50 for everything on this tank. I have the tank, heater, light (hood) can get flourite for free....what else do I need! list please!

my boss will get pissy if it's noisy... lol this whole thing is a strech but i am running with it.... if i want plants and go with flourite do i need a filter? I already have a heater! what else do I need?

i was told I don't need a filter just a maxi-jet for water movement...???!!! and stay ontop of my water changes!

Anenomes will go where they please! i lost $200 in zoos that way!

what about places like petsmart? I don't know anyone with fresh water so i was just going to go there one day on my break?! any good?

how long do I have to let the water/sand cycle??? can that be turned into a planted tank? can someone give me a link on where to look for types of lighting? I only us T5HO and metal haldies for saltwater!

no I do not want an air pump... I was hoping for an aquaclear 20 to create enough movement and air. I'll post an add on here to see if any one has a small internal filter.... should I just use that aquarium rock on the bottom... the colored stuff?? saltwater is so much different.. I can do that no problem! lol

okay I have run into a slight issue that you might be able to help me with... my shelf is only 12" wide, so there is no way i will be able to fit a filter on the back with a hood.... I could go with one of those petsmart/walart "all in one" purple fish tanks but I really don't want to do that.... any ideas? I won't be able to run it off the back... so what if I tried to get a glass lid made that allows me to run it off the side.... anyone know of anyone?

can't go to a 20gl, it's on a shelf above my desk! it's pushing it even getting a 10gl! I don't need a lot of fish... just a few that move around and give me something for stress relief! lol! I've always had salt for that, but having salt at work is too much to do! I still need to be able to do my job! I don't want to spend a whole lot either. so something hardy and cheap!

really right now I am open to suggestions! I do salt water, only ever kept betta's! would like something fun to look at, and easy to maintain!

I'm going to set up a small freshwater tank in my office and want something other then a betta. will not be a planted tank, just normal colored gravel and plastic plants... I do not was guppies.... any idea???

where in edmonton can I get some black mack-tack??

LOL! I did look through home depot... must have totally missed that tube all together.. but I don't need nearly that big of a tube... and I'll have to buy the applicater as well won't I? (I did search the site.. and saw that thread... but still missed the tube on the shelf!) anyone know where I can get black vinal as well for the bakc wall>

I went to home depot today to get some silicone to reseal a tank I have... and couldn't find anything that was aquarium safe... am pretty sure only one sale has to be done... is there a cheaper alternative to the marine seal at big al's?

those are amazing pictures. now I have to ask what camera you were using!

well it's been a month since I posted that and I still don't have anything but my cuc in my tank! lol! I think it's time to go get a sexy shrimp!

I have a 10Gl nano. I always pre-mix my water and let it sit for a few hours before adding it. you'll need live sand and Live rock (if you choose to go that route. A good powerhead, and some good chemicals like Prime. It will be a while until you should add fish, let the tank cycle and such...