55g tank discussion - Page 3

Suave · August 16th, 2008

are outside links allowed? eeks i'll try
http://www.ultimatebettas.com/index....opic=28329&hl=
http://www.ultimatebettas.com/index....opic=28345&hl=

these are two links to the UltimateBettas Forum. I have also been discussing ideas with people there too and I think its on the first link that there was talk about a waterfall. anyways read up and tell me what you think.

Blub · August 16th, 2008

Hey I'm on UB as well! (Don't use the account much though. My account on there is Osprey 08)

Wow! I like the idea of the amazon thing. If you do try putting trailing houseplants in - don't go for ivy. (It needs the temp to drop to under 45F at night or it shrivels.... Why do I always learn things the hard way!) If it was me I would try a few ferns, creeping fig (ficus pumila), Fittonia, Pellonia or Tradescantia. Yes I'm a bit of a houseplant geek to!

Suave · August 16th, 2008

no problem with being a houseplant geek

I am doing some research. Also since I have never setup an overflow/sump I am actually going to try a small scale to make sure I know what I am doing before I go big haha

Blub · August 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Suave

no problem with being a houseplant geek

I am doing some research. Also since I have never setup an overflow/sump I am actually going to try a small scale to make sure I know what I am doing before I go big haha

It would be cool if you video'ed it and posted it up here so people can get a better idea of what your talking about.

Suave · August 17th, 2008

I JUST MIGHT DO THAT! but bad/good news. I found a 125g tank on craigslist for $50.. I emailed the guy so hopefully it is still available. If I do end up getting the 125g I will be putting my efforts into cleaning it, making a stand for it. And who knows what else..

Blub · August 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Suave

I JUST MIGHT DO THAT! but bad/good news. I found a 125g tank on craigslist for $50.. I emailed the guy so hopefully it is still available. If I do end up getting the 125g I will be putting my efforts into cleaning it, making a stand for it. And who knows what else..

Thatg is one of the biggest bargains I have ever seen EVER! I would personally go for it, and perhaps yu could modify it a bit to have a sump?

Suave · August 17th, 2008

Possibly. but since my biggest tank right now is a 29g.. and i am 16yrs old and jobless.. i am a little unsure that i would like to take the risk of ruining a 125g tank.. im sure you understand.

Blub · August 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Suave

Possibly. but since my biggest tank right now is a 29g.. and i am 16yrs old and jobless.. i am a little unsure that i would like to take the risk of ruining a 125g tank.. im sure you understand.

Oh yes... I understand buddy - I'm only 12 and I know a little bit about money! My biggest tank is 48gal.

Suave · August 17th, 2008

there is no way you are 12.. NOT POSSIBLE! you seem so much older XD.
I might go with cichlids instead if I get the 125g. ideas?

Blub · August 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Suave

there is no way you are 12.. NOT POSSIBLE! you seem so much older XD.
I might go with cichlids instead if I get the 125g. ideas?

Well, I don't know much about cichlids - but what kind of cichlids where you thinking?

Suave · August 17th, 2008

mainly cockatoo and blue ram XD those are the small ones lol. i guess i might stick with a ton of schooling fish lol

Blub · August 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Suave

mainly cockatoo and blue ram XD those are the small ones lol. i guess i might stick with a ton of schooling fish lol

Dwarf cichlids should get on with schoolers. I would try apistos - blue rams are delicate! Bolivian rams of Kribs would be nice ones.

Angelika · August 17th, 2008

wow Im going to copy and save that list of Hatchethavens... great list...

Slug · August 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Suave

I am going to build the tank myself first off. ok so, I will build the middle section sort of like a tank with no top or bottom. the top will have little slits to allow the water to go through. then I will make the outer tank which is the actual tank. then I would place the bottom on which at that point would look like any other bottom of a tank except it will have a long rectangle cut out where the overflow area will be. it is sort of hard to explain but I will do a sketch to make it easier

Ok i get it now.

Question though. Where is the water going once its in that box? You pumping it to a wet/dry or sump type of filter below? Just not sure where its going to go once its in that slit especially with a solid bottom.

If you are draining the water via overflow elsewhere, why not do a coast to coast on the short side at the back? Saves a lot of room. 55gals are already skinny enough!

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