Ayametaylor

I saw that tank, it's stunning by the way. 

I was more asking because i was hoping to adhere my 'scape' pieces to a piece of plexi glass or similar materiel, and then add my plant substrate and then layer my sand and gravel on top to not only keep everything down thus solving my weight issue with certain pieces but also eliminating the problem of concrete possibly leeching into the tank... this would also stop from adding additional weight (Significantly less then what would have been) to the tank to help keep the whole thing stable.

I was just wondering if you have any experience in that sort of thing.

If not, does anyone on here possibly have that experience?  

This looks awesome. Just watched the diy video. Seems super easy effecient and totally within my budget (plans for my tank are at least 3 months out to start building.) My tank is only 10 gallons (long? Rectangular?) 

Do you guys think using the enhanced method of diy kings video would produce enough light per gallon to actually grow plants? 

@ckmullin do you think this would work in leu of that awesome bar you showed me?

That is pretty awesom! I have a similiar idea but using flat but tall rocks. And painting the external back side of the tank to fill in the depth issues. 

I my have also figured out how i am going to keep everything in place but not use cement. @jvision have you by chance used plexi glass or similar substitute as a tank "bottom" or used fish safe silicone  to  adhear rocks to that kind of surface with any success? 

My idea is to start gathering supplies for this come friday or saturday. ^-^ 

Best recommended fish safe silicone? 

Thanks guys!

On 17/08/2016 at 0:47 PM, fairdeal said:

The overall effect of the dam stoppage now is that it is only temporarily put on hold. There are 43 dams proposed for the Tapajos River alone and eventually all or most of them will be built. The Belo Monte project for example was put on hold for years but it was built regardless of the protests.

There are only 3 clearwater rivers in Brazil and years down the road they will all have so many dams the fish industry will be in complete shambles and people will say what a shame but nevertheless the dams will be there. In a country where blatant corruption and payoffs and bribery are the norm what else can be expected.

I was so happy with this article until the cold hard reality hit me like the ocean spray off the pacific. 

X.x i really hope you're wrong. 

On 22/08/2016 at 5:07 PM, biodives said:

I have just started to buy fish for my new tank. I buy them at late afternoon so that they are finished acclimatizing shortly before the lights go off, currently at 7pm. Once the lights go down and there is just ambient light, but still quite a bit of ambient at this time of year, they relax much more, come out from between the plants and start to explore the tank. Once they are used to the new environment they, at least the species I have so far, don't seem to care much about the light. So I think light does affect their "being at peace" but many are quite tolerant to variable conditions. But species from heavily forested streams that are used to living in the shade may not like bright light. Cardinal tetras are often given as an example but I have seen underwater footage of cardinals in very bright clear water, although that may not be typical. There are also reports that some species need very dim or dark conditions for spawning and viability of the eggs/fry. It all depends on the species, what environment it is adapted to and if it is a generalist that can easily adapt or a specialist that is more picky. In general I am always surprised at how adaptable they are. Like Geleen said, if they are showing natural behaviour and spawning I would expect they are relatively happy and that makes me happy.

I bought one of the LED lights that include both a timer and programmable dimmer (USA Satellite Plus Pro). At "sunrise" the lights go from "nightlight" to 100% "daylight" in 15 minutes and at sunset it happens in reverse. You can define the light intensity and colour spectrum for both the nightlight and daylight settings. I have nightlight set to be completely off, some people like a little blue or white light to simulate the moon. I have daylight set to 100% white (6500K), 100% blue, 100% red, and 0% green, because blue and red are predominantly used for photosynthesis and I like the resulting colour appearance. One reason for getting this light is that at 60 watts it is powerful enough for a planted tank, at least a low-tech planted tank, but if it turns out to be too powerful or you want to temporarily lower the intensity you can do so.

Bart

How much did that light set up.cost you? Sounds  perfect for my tank... if it comes fitted for a 10 galllon long tank. (Sorry to post poach)

This is kinda scary in so many ways. X.x

I already have a concept for my diy project i am just unsure how to test the type of plastic. I would like to use the model kit i have had.for a while. It is unpainted and un decorated and just begging to be turned into a ruin structor inside a tank. 

I was thinking on using natural stone as a partial background and cement to.keep the entire piece together which can then be covered in sand and gravel. 

I just need to know if its a) possible to use cement in a fishtank. if there is any tried and true methods to test plastics (that are cheep because i dont have alot bybway of money) to ensure they are fish safe. And C) any tips to finding some great dark grey flat stones around calgary. 

Thanks guys!

I know this is an old topic but would any of you be able to tell me if a) my fishes are mollies and B ) if one is pregnant? @-@ super new to this tank business like 24 hours new!

Help! Lol thanks!

Hey all, new to fishes and all things keeping them! But i love doing projects and i really would like to diy a costum insert for my tank. Couple of questions as again super novice here: 

When making anything for the ineeior of my tank what is the  best "faux" rock medium? I am hoping to put a costume piece into a mold and have it set so i can create a ruins center piece  for my 10gallon rectangle tank.

The costume piece i was hoping on saving some time and or effort and using a store bought model kit. But i wouldnt want it to leach any badness to my fishes. Is this possible? 

This piece would then seperate the  substrate of half sand half gravel. 

I am hoping to make the half sand section with live plants for oxygen production that are both medium and tall liners as well as putting in apartially submerged hide for my (thinking its a) dojo loach. Either by constructing one or buying one. 

-best oxygen plants that wont contrast with (mollies, shrimp, snail only one, and a loach) hoping for more of an almost forest look with out too much crowding. (And is also possibly suitable for eldars livebirths.) 

The gravel side is more for showing off the natural textures of the tank. And easier clean up on at least one side lol. 

Any ideas?  Advice? Or expertise would be awesome! 

Hello all!

My name is ayame and i live in chestermere ab. A few minutes outside calgary. Was gifted a 10 gallon tank yesterday stocked with some fish and i am super new to owning these types of animals (though its always been a dream.), i am 27 years old and i believe with the last 24hours of research i have finally figured out what it was stocked with. (Previous owner forgot and or was misinformed.) 

So far i have two shrimp named bill and will the krilll. (Bonus points for catching the reference.) What i believe are two mollies thus far unnamed male and female (possibly pregnant). A dojo loach named slither (after the game app lol) and a snail named turbo. 

I will be eventually changing the interior of the tank but i have a lot to leaen fiirst

i look forward to learning more about keeping fish and possibly meeting many of you!