Theplatymaster Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 7:10 PM, Mmiller2001 said: Way too many nanos for sure! fun! i reccomend panda garras in a group for a fun little alage eater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Once again, I I have conned the wife into doing my work! Yes! On 3/13/2023 at 5:15 PM, Theplatymaster said: panda garras I will look into these right after the initial set up. Are they smaller fish? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 6:14 PM, Mmiller2001 said: That’s a dream tank for sure! So much scaping options 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 First scape, it went late for us so bear with us. Wood will be moved from the 75 once it's cycled but this is a baseline. Try to imagine some wood pieces from the other tank to here. I put rocks on the stump because it will float for about a year 😆. Thoughts appreciated and keep in mind I want to keep things minimal and I have limited scape supplies. I'm at my budget honestly. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 10:36 PM, Mmiller2001 said: The flat rocks I like the layout and how you have them. The rocks on top of the wood at the focal point, those are there just to make sure the wood sinks? That branch that shoots off to the right, the lighter one that is front+center and sloping down, I think it might do better for you sloping upward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 9:14 PM, Mmiller2001 said: I will look into these right after the initial set up. Are they smaller fish? smaller fish, yes nano fish. not really. they get around 3.5in full size, but are very peaceful, for the most part. if you are getting multiple (which is recommended) its better to get 4-5 because they have semi aggressive group instincts, but from what i understand, it can be diffused when in groups, and they dont do any permanent damage. they wont bother any other fish though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 8:14 PM, Mmiller2001 said: Once again, I I have conned the wife into doing my work! Yes! You're cracking me up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 2:37 AM, nabokovfan87 said: just to make sure the wood sinks Yeah, this sucker is going to be buoyant for a while. Might have to put more weight on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Morning glare, but without the rocks on the stump. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Is it glass or acrylic ? On 3/13/2023 at 8:14 PM, Mmiller2001 said: Once again, I I have conned the wife into doing my work! Yes! I will look into these right after the initial set up. Are they smaller fish? Just wait till she sees that post ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 10:32 AM, anewbie said: Is it glass or acrylic Low iron glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Water in and 32 shims latter, she's mostly level. Edited March 14, 2023 by Mmiller2001 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I like the adjustment, nice choice. I can just imagine some barbs hanging out under the branch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 https://youtu.be/LFHP8tp7D8M 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Extra nice. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 Is there a black spray paint that could be used for items with direct water contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 2:15 PM, Mmiller2001 said: Is there a black spray paint that could be used for items with direct water contact? I've seen the outside of aquarium sprayed for a black background. What would you use it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 9:52 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: I've seen the outside of aquarium sprayed for a black background. What would you use it for? I need to blacken the top half of a co2 reactor. The bottom half wouldn't need to be painted. So just the above water line portion. Worried about splash mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 4:56 PM, Mmiller2001 said: I need to blacken the top half of a co2 reactor. The bottom half wouldn't need to be painted. So just the above water line portion. Worried about splash mostly. Could black silicone do the trick? I've never tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 9:57 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: Could black silicone do the trick? I've never tried it. Could it be painted on? Never have worked with silicone before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 6:15 AM, Mmiller2001 said: Is there a black spray paint that could be used for items with direct water contact? Cory has a video talking about it on Murphy's tank and shows that the fish will eventually just eat it off. (Some fish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 10:52 AM, nabokovfan87 said: Cory has a video talking about it on Murphy's tank and shows that the fish will eventually just eat it off. (Some fish) Fish won't have access to it, but I think I may have solved my co2 reactor issue without needing paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 6:15 AM, Mmiller2001 said: Is there a black spray paint that could be used for items with direct water contact? Krylon Fusion or Plasti dip. Just let it cure for 24 hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 1:41 PM, knee said: Krylon Fusion or Plasti dip. Just let it cure for 24 hours. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3M0N Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 8:15 AM, Mmiller2001 said: Is there a black spray paint that could be used for items with direct water contact? I've used Krylon Fusion, let it cure for 7 days. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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