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55g Tank Update

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by wimberlyt, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. wimberlyt

    wimberlyt Thread Starter New Member

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    I was FINALLY able to buy some filter cartridges for 55 gallon today. These are what I'm using.

    I was able to actually fill my tank and get it up and running. Here it is at its current stage of development. Bland I know, but I'm working on it as money allows.
    filter.jpg tank1.jpg
     
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  2. Anonymous

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    nice set up so far, what do you plan to keep it that guy?
     
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  3. wimberlyt

    wimberlyt Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: Tank Update

    Not quite sure just yet. I know it'll be a community tank. With 55 gallons, I've got plenty of choices. I'm going to be adding a second filter. I want to keep this thing crystal clear.
     
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    Re: Tank Update

    nice tank, is that a 55gl showtank?
     
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    wimberlyt Thread Starter New Member

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    I'm not sure. I bought it from my neighbor. It was down in his basement for a while. He said he bought it from a friend for $50 and never did set it up. He just got him a 75 gallon tank and sold me the other for $50. I when I bought it had the tank, light, and filter (no cartridges).
     
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    Re: Tank Update

    Looking good.. What are you planning to add as decor?
    Like plants driftwood rocks ect ect.
     
    Guidoman888, Mar 14, 2009
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    I'm going to put in some live plants, an air figurine, and there's a castle very similar to Hogwarts that I want for it. I may have to rethink the castle option though, it's kind of pricey at $45 at the pet store. I may see what walmart has.
     
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    Wow 45 dollars?!

    There just about 15 here..
     
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    Re: Tank Update

    Go Natural looking, you'll be happier in the end!
    Plants,driftwood,maybe a few things here and there on the decor.
     
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    Re: Tank Update

    I like the natural looking tanks and IMO the fish prefer it too.
     
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    I know this is an old post, but our 55g is 4' long.. are there different sizes on them, cause that one looks tiny compared to ours..
     
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    I believe that is a show tank (taller than longer)
     
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  13. wimberlyt

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    Yep, it's a show tank. I looked it up. I finished decorating it today. Here's what it looks like now. I actually got to put fish in it today too. Two dozen feeder guppies, four zebra danios, and two male and female swordtails. This was taken before the fish.
    Tank3.jpg
     
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    feeder guppies? you better watch for disease issues with them.
     
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    your better off with 1 male and 2 female swordtails, less harassment on the little girls, tank looks good
     
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    Thanks! I may have said it wrong. The swordtails are one male and one female. The feeder guppies are mainly to help cycle the tank. In a couple weeks I plan on getting bigger fish. Not sure what kind yet though.
     
    wimberlyt, Mar 27, 2009
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