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new 50 gal tall

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by FishVixen, Feb 5, 2011.

  1. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    I got a 50 gal tall today with a short stank and a nice DIY canopy. Did dirt and covered with sand so it's really cloudy. Will take pics when it clears some. Going to be planted SA style. Need to find a nice light for it. currently 50W T12 6500K.
     
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    new tanks are soo much fun! Well at least the initial setup of them and stocking..the "work" part kinda bites, but can't wait to see it!

    What about a standard shop light ursi?
     
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    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    basically that's what's in the canopy. 1 -24" T12 20W and 1 -36" T12 30W. I bought new bulbs so I know they are good and 6500K
     
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    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    still can't see back of tank seachem clearaty put in this morning.
     
    FishVixen, Feb 6, 2011
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    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    okay some pics
    ai792.photobucket.com_albums_yy203_FishVixen_50gal003.jpg
    ai792.photobucket.com_albums_yy203_FishVixen_50gal007.jpg
    ai792.photobucket.com_albums_yy203_FishVixen_50gal012.jpg
     
    FishVixen, Feb 12, 2011
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    love how you hid the sponge filter!
    I looked at a similar piece (like the fake wood) at petsmart..EXPENSIVE.
     
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    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    All the decorations in the tank I got in a box when I bought a 29 gal for $20 Had 3 large boxes of "equipment with the tank. The plants I got off Aquabid 14 swords for $25 included shipping.
     
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    glad you won the plants..I looked at the same auction but passed it by when I saw your name in the bid list.
    GREAT deal on the equipment, because the "driftwood replica" large one was I wanna say 30+ at petsmart when I last checked it.
     
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    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    This is ex-large 17" tall. I've never seen one like it the guy said he had it for years in the attick.
     
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    I would be so excited over that tank. I like that the size is different. I really like how it's planted and that it has a canopy to top it off. I have always thought a canopy makes a huge difference in the look of the set up. Are you going to add angelfish to it?
     
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  11. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    I think discus not sure yet.
     
    FishVixen, Feb 12, 2011
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