TheCzarista Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 As a huge fan of Wonder Woman, it was no surprise to anyone that knows me that eventually I would have a themed tank. Petco has the aqueon cube on sale, so a purchase was made today! The plan so far is to have chili rasbora for the red, blue velvet shrimp for the blue, and yellow substrate. I also have plans to make a planter out of an invisible jet statue. Very excited about this project! 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I see you’ve already added the invisible Jett! 😀 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Sounds fun! Even though I've taken a liking to more natural things, I still love to use crayon-blue gravel. It was my first kind, and that little-kid thrill stuck with me! 🤩 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 She ordered some of this for her yellow substrate, nothing TOO unnatural. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Sounds like a fun project. Can’t wait to see it 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 On 7/28/2021 at 2:10 PM, GameCzar said: She ordered some of this for her yellow substrate, nothing TOO unnatural. Yeah, that's pretty tame. Just curious, what's it made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 On 7/28/2021 at 3:09 PM, CalmedByFish said: Yeah, that's pretty tame. Just curious, what's it made of? It is gravel, spectrastone permaglo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Well, the gravel came in and it was a bust. It was more green than yellow, so we had to order a different one.... The good news is that the invisible jet is here! Just the right size and waiting for substrate and plants! 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I learned the the creator of Wonder Woman invented the Polygraph first. His wife insisted that he create a female superhero, and that is why Diana has the Lasso of Truth. My non-disclosure agreement prevents me from discussing the invisible jet. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 3:40 PM, Streetwise said: I learned the the creator of Wonder Woman invented the Polygraph first. His wife insisted that he create a female superhero, and that is why Diana has the Lasso of Truth. My non-disclosure agreement prevents me from discussing the invisible jet. This is absolutely true. He was a complex and interesting guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 So... in 14 gallons, would a school of 20 chili rasboras be comfortable? They are so tiny, and I read that bigger schools are better... what do y'all think? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott P. Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 5:00 PM, TheCzarista said: So... in 14 gallons, would a school of 20 chili rasboras be comfortable? They are so tiny, and I read that bigger schools are better... what do y'all think? I would think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) On 8/1/2021 at 2:00 PM, TheCzarista said: So... in 14 gallons, would a school of 20 chili rasboras be comfortable? They are so tiny, and I read that bigger schools are better... what do y'all think? Are you also planning on a clean up crew? Edited August 1, 2021 by Patrick_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 so, themed after Linda Carter, or Gal Cadot? inquiring minds want to know!🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 4:30 PM, Patrick_G said: Are you also planning on a clean up crew? Blue dream shrimp and a pleco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 4:35 PM, lefty o said: so, themed after Linda Carter, or Gal Cadot? inquiring minds want to know!🤪 More Lynda Carter, since I am going for the yellow red and blue theme 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 4:36 PM, TheCzarista said: More Lynda Carter, since I am going for the yellow red and blue theme good choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 2:35 PM, TheCzarista said: Blue dream shrimp and a pleco I hope it’s a Gold Nugget Pleco 😀 I think the bioload will be fine, especially after your plants grow in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 4:40 PM, Patrick_G said: I hope it’s a Gold Nugget Pleco 😀 I think the bioload will be fine, especially after your plants grow in. Blue eyed lemon pleco lol 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Most of the items are here! Invisible jet planter with Monte Carlo from ACO Amazon sword in back corner from ACO (because of course a Wonder Woman tank needs a sword... an amazon sword, right?) Pleco cave in the slate corner Still waiting on: a crypt some anubias nana that will be glued onto the slate Overall, very excited with how the tank is coming together! Almost ready to start ordering fishies! Edited August 2, 2021 by TheCzarista Edit to correct: the filter was fine, it was user error 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I don’t see anything. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 All the plants are in! Gonna change the background to a blue background to make the slate stand out more. So so so happy with the way this looks! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) Good idea! Blue background is perfect for your theme and will make everything really pop! Looking good! And what jet? Edited August 3, 2021 by Odd Duck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemBob Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 @TheCzarista what are you using for your backgrounds? My initial thought was also to put some grass like plants like jungle val behind the slate, but a closer look makes me think the slate may be too close to the background. Food for thought, maybe consider a picture of something that looks like Themyscira as the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 6:45 PM, ChemBob said: @TheCzarista what are you using for your backgrounds? My initial thought was also to put some grass like plants like jungle val behind the slate, but a closer look makes me think the slate may be too close to the background. Food for thought, maybe consider a picture of something that looks like Themyscira as the background. Right now it is a black vinyl backdrop. I thought about plants behind the rocks, but i really wanted the slate flush against the glass. I am thinking for now I am going to change the backdrop to a solid blue 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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