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I really like the paint as well. I didn't think I would but it has grown on me. @Naterjm To be honest I didn't really know what I was doing when I built the stand I just built it as good as I could. It seems to be fine but I will make sure to do some more research/ask you/something before I...

Very cool! I just bought a small can of paint and painted it straight on, let it dry, and then stuck a tank on it. Very technical, I know. The design: A rectangular 2x4 frame for the bottom. 4 2x4 legs. The legs end halfway up the top rectangular frame. At the same height as where the legs end...

Hmm. That is the only thing I know of. Wait for other people to respond though as most of them are much more experienced than me.

Wow. I am 15 as well but everyone I meet thinks I am 18ish! The only watch I've ever had was a cheap $15 dollar Walmart watch. It lasted for a good bit but I wouldn't say I ever really abused it that much.

Is he eating enough?

Yeah that's even a bit fancier than I did it. I did bare bones stuff. I am too lazy to take a picture right now. Will get around to it eventually... What finish did you use? That looks amazing! What size tank is that?

I am getting frogbit soon but I will have to wait until it grows enough. This way I can make sure they survive right now. Thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks! I was a bit worried about the gourami and the betta. The betta will sometimes go up to him and flare at him(I don't actually know if the gourami is a male or not) but the gourami just ignores him. The gourami doesn't care a single bit, doesn't even bother to look at him and then the...

I had a hard time getting the label off and I thought it didn't really matter but I will see if I can get it off. Why don't you want it to sink? I think the holes are small enough. I tried to use a small enough nail. Why do you have to put tank water in? Won't it circulate itself because it is...

It is a plastic container.

Hello! Does anyone see any reason why this would not work as a DIY breeding box for guppies? I took an barely finished off basil container and poked a hole bunch of holes in it with a finish nail.

Oh cool! I might have to look into that sometime to play around with it. It would make a great science project as well if I need that. Thanks!

My guppies look very similar! I would love to know how close they are to giving birth! I will watch this thread closely.

:eek: Most of that flew somewhere way over my head. Wow ok. Your friend is way too smart lol. The idea about the eddies is neat. I think beyond just me trying to fix my problem this is just super interesting. @Retired Viking This thread has been talking about what I asked you the other day and...

I will post some pictures soon when I get a chance. It is a simple stand made from 2x4's a 2x2 and some screws.

That is probably the smart thing to do! I want an LED light any way but it would mean possibly changing my whole setup so I am not sure it's worth it. That may very well end up being what I do.

Wow ok! I am not too terribly worried about it so I think I might just make a simple extension ramp and just mess with the angle a little bit. If you could relay back whatever your friend says about it though that would be extremely helpful and an interesting read!

Hello all! This is going to be a REALLY long post and I apologize. I have a few years to cover. I thought it might be fun to document the changes I make to my aquarium and the adventures I have as a fairly new aquarist probably biting off more than he can chew. It would be fun to look back on...

I think the bracket one is about the same price as 2 of those honestly not even counting the lid. Also I already am going to need to lower the level of the water for my frogbit coming on Tuesday so that the light spread out enough before it reaches them so if I have the light underneath the lid...

I have always thought that you don't want it pointing more down for more oxygenation. In my opinion that creates less actual surface disruption and just makes noise and a lot of bubbles in your aquarium. If it is at a lesser angle then the force is directed less down and more in line with the...

Cool! Those are some nice looking fish as well. It is a shame about the other ones though. They won't last long like that. Makes you wonder what would make someone do that. Probably got overwhelmed by guppies and couldn't something to do with them.

Viking, I will let you know if I find a solution. I am thinking about trying to find something that would extend the output "ramp". I then worry if it will not create as much surface agitation though because of the energy lost going down the ramp (I don't know if that's what would actually...

Ahh. So maybe that's why there's algae on the sword leaves. PetSmart didn't have other root tabs. I have since found out my local Petco has much better selection of supplies. NCaquatics my tank dimensions: 30in long. 18.5in tall. 12.25in wide. 29 gallons. I would then guess I need two of...

Water bottle, perhaps?

Thank you! Most of the other ones I have looked at have said they are designed for plants. This one does not but you said you have had success with it? And the biggest size is 15 inch. Would that be enough for a 30 gallon aquarium or would I need 2?

Ooh. I haven't seen those. I was looking at the adjustable bracket ones that go on top of the tank. Interesting. Do you happen to have a link to them?

I was just reading a lighting article and thought that they looked pretty good! I would also have to figure out what to do with my hood because it is black plastic with a small square of clear plastic where the flourescant light sits. I would love to have it hoodless but I have heard that bettas...

Viking, I am getting amazon frogbit and want to leave the water low for that reason but then it makes my HOB filter very splashy. Is there anything I could do about that? I assume your tank isn't using one but I thought I would ask anyway.

Hmm. I guess I will have to look into a good fertilizer and lighting. What would you guys recommend would be a good budget friendly led light that would grow my plants well?

Oh and also you mentioned that fertilizers are often lacking in copper. Isn't this a good thing as copper is toxic to inverts? I have 2 amano shrimp and 1 nerite.

So a few questions. I am pretty sure dwarf hairgrass is a plant that gets nutrients through it's roots correct? So why are you putting liquid ferts in? Or are you talking about root tabs? I have api root tabs that I am using currently. Also I have a gravel tank. I would rather have either sand...