You always amaze me with your DIY stuff! Got a shot showing the whole set up?
Yet Another Tank Journal By Ch4Rlie!
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Ninjouzata said:
Yup, there is a pic on post #13 but here it is again just to be sure folks see this
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Thank you! Does not look awkward like I thought it would.
I know you had a previous FTS but wanted one with the lights raised
Really does look lovely all together
I know you had a previous FTS but wanted one with the lights raised
Really does look lovely all together
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Thank you Ninj, very kind of you to say
I had to raise the lights mainly due to the HOB filter being on the end of that tank as well as the new tank being on the other end, always planned on doing that sort of thing but never got around to doing it, this was the prod I needed to go and do it properly
I had to raise the lights mainly due to the HOB filter being on the end of that tank as well as the new tank being on the other end, always planned on doing that sort of thing but never got around to doing it, this was the prod I needed to go and do it properly
Ch4rlie said:
Ugh... this is what I absolutely HATE about these companies... take a good look at the fish they show on the packaging. Two, not one, but TWO moor goldfish. That combination would require a 30 GALLON tank. This tank doesn't even have that number of liters.
I'm glad that you are not the standard fishkeeper, but its this kind of 'false advertising' that really gets to me. Just because the fish FITS inside the box, doesn't mean that they should be kept there.
I'd really like to do this to the marketing department of this company:
(Not that I am a violent individual)
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Yes, have to say have seen this type of advertising far too often
Not sure if its the same in US but in UK, practically every fish tank packaging or advertisement will have a silly combination of fish in a woefully inadequate tank, goldfish are especially common for this advertising but they do it because it looks 'pretty' and appeals to kids and proabably adults alike who know no better.
In an ideal world, the packaging pictures or ads would just have a single betta or a red cherry shrimp set up for this sized tank scenario, which imho looks far better.
Basically its advertising of the wrong type in each and every way!!
Not sure what we can do to help stop this silly practice.
Not sure if its the same in US but in UK, practically every fish tank packaging or advertisement will have a silly combination of fish in a woefully inadequate tank, goldfish are especially common for this advertising but they do it because it looks 'pretty' and appeals to kids and proabably adults alike who know no better.
In an ideal world, the packaging pictures or ads would just have a single betta or a red cherry shrimp set up for this sized tank scenario, which imho looks far better.
Basically its advertising of the wrong type in each and every way!!
Not sure what we can do to help stop this silly practice.
Ch4rlie said:Not sure what we can do to help stop this silly practice.
I would tell you, but its too late in your scenario.
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Finally time for another update
Got the deliveries of the new filter and LED tube, have to say I am actually satisfied with these, only thing though means i need to make some modifications on the tank hood to enable the fitting of the LED tube, but no biggie.
The size of the filter is pretty much bang on for what was hopeing for, a tiny powerhead and a simple sponge attached, also has a venturi system (basically means you can add bubbles to the tank from the outflow) Decided to try that out as makes it a little different.
Pic below show the filter in place in the tank, actually forgot to take pics of the filter earlier out of the box.
Modifications on the hood, have added a tube clip at a shorter point in order to clip the LED fully onto the hood. Simply used perspex superglued to hodd and with plastic screws changed to two 1" tube clips.
Also added 2 cable tidy hooks to make ease of use to remove the hood for maintenance as well as stopping the cable form going into the tank water making an ugly look, much better clipped away on the hood.
Now the exciting parts begins, adding plants. This time just going to use low tech plants, Anubias Nana 'Bonsai', Java Fern Windelov and Cryptoryne crispulata 'Balansae'.
Tied the Java Ferns and Anubias to wood and rock as pics shows.
Can see the Balansae planted here, to help hide the heater as well as a java fern hooked on a sucker on the back of tank to add a little more.
Now, am pretty pleased with the full results, just about what I aimed for
Got the deliveries of the new filter and LED tube, have to say I am actually satisfied with these, only thing though means i need to make some modifications on the tank hood to enable the fitting of the LED tube, but no biggie.
The size of the filter is pretty much bang on for what was hopeing for, a tiny powerhead and a simple sponge attached, also has a venturi system (basically means you can add bubbles to the tank from the outflow) Decided to try that out as makes it a little different.
Pic below show the filter in place in the tank, actually forgot to take pics of the filter earlier out of the box.
Modifications on the hood, have added a tube clip at a shorter point in order to clip the LED fully onto the hood. Simply used perspex superglued to hodd and with plastic screws changed to two 1" tube clips.
Also added 2 cable tidy hooks to make ease of use to remove the hood for maintenance as well as stopping the cable form going into the tank water making an ugly look, much better clipped away on the hood.
Now the exciting parts begins, adding plants. This time just going to use low tech plants, Anubias Nana 'Bonsai', Java Fern Windelov and Cryptoryne crispulata 'Balansae'.
Tied the Java Ferns and Anubias to wood and rock as pics shows.
Can see the Balansae planted here, to help hide the heater as well as a java fern hooked on a sucker on the back of tank to add a little more.
Now, am pretty pleased with the full results, just about what I aimed for
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Oops, sorry, meant to reply to this earlier.
Well, impatience is not a virtue in this case.
And since I am so used to seeing silly pictures of goldfish and other species on packaging that I never even gave it a single thought when i was buying this at the LFS to be entirely honest.
Though to be honest, it was kind of hard for me not to buy this tank as its the only one that actually fitted my requirements and measurements despite hours of searches online. Yes, sure could have got a custom tank but at an inflated price
eaglesaquarium said:
Not sure what we can do to help stop this silly practice.
I would tell you, but its too late in your scenario.
Well, impatience is not a virtue in this case.
And since I am so used to seeing silly pictures of goldfish and other species on packaging that I never even gave it a single thought when i was buying this at the LFS to be entirely honest.
Though to be honest, it was kind of hard for me not to buy this tank as its the only one that actually fitted my requirements and measurements despite hours of searches online. Yes, sure could have got a custom tank but at an inflated price
Ch4rlie said:Oops, sorry, meant to reply to this earlier.
Not sure what we can do to help stop this silly practice.
I would tell you, but its too late in your scenario.
Well, impatience is not a virtue in this case.
And since I am so used to seeing silly pictures of goldfish and other species on packaging that I never even gave it a single thought when i was buying this at the LFS to be entirely honest.
Though to be honest, it was kind of hard for me not to buy this tank as its the only one that actually fitted my requirements and measurements despite hours of searches online. Yes, sure could have got a custom tank but at an inflated price
No judgement on my part. Just sharing a frustration of mine. Ultimately, I am shaking my fist at the wind... nothing much accomplished by it.
I responded the same way EA when he showed me a link for the tank in chat 
Ch4rlie the tank looks really lovely now. Looking forward to when we can see the shrimps in it.
Ch4rlie the tank looks really lovely now. Looking forward to when we can see the shrimps in it.
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