JoeCamaro
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I have had a Top Fin 5.5 gallon tank for a long time now. I bought it to build a RCS tank but never got around it until today.
I found a breeder on Craigslist and his prices were too good to let go so I had to get the tank up and running.
I de-rimmed the tank last weekend, because I knew I wanted a rimless tank.

Then I got hands on the build today.
I had everything on hand: sand, driftwood, ecocomplete substrate, cholla wood. I used a clear plastic to shape and divide the sand from the ecocomplete.

I added driftwood and marimo moss balls and filled with water from my main 46g tank.

The sponge from the sponge filter was inside my 46g tank filter for 2 days, but I also added another piece of media that has been in the main tank's filter for over 3 months. I put that inside the sponge filter for an instant cycle.
While I was setting up the tank, I drip acclimated the shrimp for 6 hours.

Then I proceeded to add them to the tank.


This build was done in a day. I did have all supplies in hand, but was built today.
I still have to work on it. I will plant it and add some Java Moss to the driftwood to make it look like a tree.
I am very happy for the results and will post updates as I keep working on it.
Joe
I found a breeder on Craigslist and his prices were too good to let go so I had to get the tank up and running.
I de-rimmed the tank last weekend, because I knew I wanted a rimless tank.

Then I got hands on the build today.
I had everything on hand: sand, driftwood, ecocomplete substrate, cholla wood. I used a clear plastic to shape and divide the sand from the ecocomplete.

I added driftwood and marimo moss balls and filled with water from my main 46g tank.

The sponge from the sponge filter was inside my 46g tank filter for 2 days, but I also added another piece of media that has been in the main tank's filter for over 3 months. I put that inside the sponge filter for an instant cycle.
While I was setting up the tank, I drip acclimated the shrimp for 6 hours.

Then I proceeded to add them to the tank.


This build was done in a day. I did have all supplies in hand, but was built today.
I still have to work on it. I will plant it and add some Java Moss to the driftwood to make it look like a tree.
I am very happy for the results and will post updates as I keep working on it.
Joe