Eglassford’s tank MAKEOVER!!!

[Eglassford]

Drum roll please!!!
After 5 years, my first tank is getting a MAKEOVER (if your not excited yet, scream with me... 1,2,3 aaaaaaaah!)
So, the old tank is getting algae ridden and kind of run down.... by January 6, it should look 100X better!!!!!
Right now, none of the eqipmenr is working, so I have an airrrator and natural filtration.... the temp of the tank is the temp of my house.

The plan: fix filter, add fancy shchmanzy light that I paid a small fortune for (it’s a coral light, but eventually I’ll find a home for it in a Saltwater tank... eventually. Also, fix my heater!!

Right now, my water is algae ridden, gravel is detestful, rock work needs love

The plan: Drain the tank, scrub the tank w/vinegar RINSE LIKE I JUST WANT TO WAIST WATER, scrub the gravel like a madwoman.

Right now, the rock work looks boring

The plan: re arrange!

Right now, the stock is sad

The plan: Get more fish, (after a minI cycle the tank will prob. Go through)





Wishlist: stock advice (see my other thread 29 Gallon Stocking Ideas | Aquarium Stocking Questions 434173)
ideas for rock work
moral support (I REALLY need this one!)
Thank you fishlore for being an awesome community!
Why January 6 you ask? School... I must go back after winter break......

 

[Coradee]

Sounds like you’re going to be busy in the new year! Don’t forget the pics

 

[Eglassford]

So, the tank is drained, fish are out, and gravel is cleaned... throwing in some prime and letting them chill in a ten gallon tub until the AM.

 

[SuperCooper]

Can't wait to see the new setup!! It's always fun to re do a tank! Will be watching this space for the great reveal

 

[Eglassford]

Thank you, I just finished washing gravel!!! So. Much. Filth.

 

[Eglassford]

And I just finished the makeover. I think some before/after pics are in order.
Before:
After:
Hopefully y’a can tell which is which!
ps. the after has two rocks on the bottom which will cover the heater. I just need the temp reading atm. It also needs plants, but I’m waiting for the tank to warm slightly.
edit: I also need to fix the lighting...