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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Bookshelf Tank :)
I finally got my bookshelf tank today!!I had no idea it was so big(long)I just love it!!!The pictures on here and online do not do it justice!I'm going to have to get some more marbles and stuff it's looking a little bare right now,it's currently sitting on the dividing half wall between my dinning room and kitchen it will be Ripleys new home  and Spunkmeyer will have the 29 ga all to himself He is my fav don't ya know  | 
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| that is awesome looking!!
gonna have to stay away from the stores that sell them...they are so reasonable for the space you get | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Bum
| looks great. just wondering what r d measurements on that.need tank 4 new guy. | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| 23L x 7D x 9H...It is the perfect tank for a betta!!!I wish all mine were like this
Thanks for the recommendation CBC | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| That is going to be my next tank.....I love them! Do you plan on dividing this tank? It looks really nice! | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Thanks everyone, I just adore it
I do not plan on dividing anymore tanks  ...in fact, I plan on getting at least 2 more tanks so I can let my boys have the 10 gallon tanks for themselves And move my 2 girls into there own tanks I'm thinking the 5ga hex's...Then everyone will have there own tank sooner or later | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Lore Newbie
| you tank is so super cute!!  | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| I use the same tank for my betta and I love it! The only problem was I wasn't liking the power on the water filter on it (even though it's really quiet), so the other day I upgraded to a 20gal BioWheel. It's one of the best tanks I've seen for bettas in terms of size and shape -- that long, shallower dimension is most natural for their swimming.  Plus it's a really good price! 
That's a lovely setup you have there! Yay for you and the lucky betta that lives in it. | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| aawww, your betta's gonna love his new tank!!!!!!!! | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Moderator
| I love the look of the book shelf tanks, you're looks great.
I'm not a big fan of the 5g hex, I hated cleaning it and it doesn't provide much swim surface.
Some members here like them, so you might also. | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Looks great! | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Your tank looks great! I really want to get one of those for each of my bettas when I have room for them. They are great tanks! I just have one question....did it come with a heater or did you have to buy one seperately? | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| This is a very good tank. I have one and pretty happy with it. I had a minor problem with the filter but now it works great. The filter is quiet and it does a good job keeping water clean. I found out that Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridges size Med. http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2753024 are perfect to use with the filter. The only minus - like every acrylic tank this one is very easy to scratch. | |
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July 8th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| That's a great lookin tank. Tempted to buy one for myself, if only I had any money... | |
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July 9th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| The tank did not come with a heater... but I purchased one when I ordered the tank
I think I need more substrate though and am not totally pleased with the look yet
But I love this tank I am using my med size filter media from my other tank to help with the cycle,this filter has a flow control which I love as does my Ripley My hubby was not to thrilled when he saw yet another tank last night So I will be holding off on getting any more for a while | |
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July 9th, 2008
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| Congrats! Yea, they're great tanks and our Bettas love them! Maybe your hubby would like the idea that you can get a durable shelf unit and fit all of the Betta tanks in a smaller area. | |
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July 9th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| I must be the only one who isn't thrilled with it! I find that it heats very unevenly, regardless of what heater i'm using. | |
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July 11th, 2008
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
|  Have you tried Hydor Theo heaters or VisiTherm Stealth heaters? We have those in the tanks and they keep pretty equal temp. from one end to the other. | |
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July 15th, 2008
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| | Fish Lore Newbie
| Maybe it depends on the heater placement? Would having it in the center near the filter make it able to heat evenly or does it need to be placed differently?
Also, what about the lighting on these? What is the type of bulb it come with? Can the lights it comes with be replaced with stronger ones or would that mean having to get a new hood? | |
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July 15th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
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Originally Posted by LuvaBetta I must be the only one who isn't thrilled with it! I find that it heats very unevenly, regardless of what heater i'm using. | I wasn't getting the greatest heat distribution until I upgraded the water filter to a 20gal BioWheel. I think the air stone is helping to "stir" the water up some and keep the heat nice and even in there too, it's always 81F in there now. Also, yes it could just be the heater you're using! | |
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July 15th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
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Originally Posted by swifty Maybe it depends on the heater placement? Would having it in the center near the filter make it able to heat evenly or does it need to be placed differently? | Sadly, the only cutout designed for a heater in the top is on one end... I'm sure if you were so inclined, however, you could make adjustments.  | |
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July 16th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| I just put an air stone near the heater so that it circulates the heat as well as the water and have had no issues with it so far I love this tank and so dos Ripley Her color has improved and she's definitely more active!! | |
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July 16th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Ripley's Tank redone :)
I'm thinking she's liking it | |
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July 16th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Haha! Peek-a-boo, Ripley! She has a luxury condo... that girl is livin' in style!  | |
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July 16th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| hee hee, ya my pink floyd has that little grey cave and he loves it. 
tank looks great!
spoiled baby all that space!! now you just need to get a space ship for it  | |
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July 20th, 2008
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| Such a cute pic of her! Yea, she's a little princess in there. | |
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