Whitecloud09 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I have an empty tank……a 5g, but there should be no empty tanks so I am starting this to show the progress of my 5g tank, my betta died a week ago, so now it is COMPLETELY empty with the HOB sitting there. I have no pics because it is just completely empty (no point) and I am still deciding on what to do with it and also another thing, the super long process of the fishless cycle. I am open to suggestions like, what kind of fish to put in, how to decorate it, and helping me when I ask some Qs if you can. I might not post for a bit because I am still trying to find what I need for it and setting up and prepping for this tank, it will be planted btw and there you go, here is a pic of what it used to look like down below. Thanks for reading this through to the end and yeah not much more to say lol. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy36 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 1. That stand looks sketchy to me. Are you sure it can handle the weight of the tank? 2. If your betta only died a week ago your tank still probably has significant colonies of beneficial bacteria. Also, since you have another tank with cycled media you can use that to pretty much instantly cycle new tanks. 3. I would strongly recommend upgrading the substrate and lighting to grow plants. I have nicrew and aquaneat leds both of which are less than $20 on Amazon and grow plants well. I always thought a densely planted 5 gallon would look great with a some sparkling gourami. Edited April 3 by macdaddy36 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 On 4/2/2024 at 9:21 PM, macdaddy36 said: 1. That stand looks sketchy to me. Are you sure it can handle the weight of the tank? 2. If your betta only died a week ago your tank still probably has significant colonies of beneficial bacteria. Also, since you have another tank with cycled media you can use that to pretty much instantly cycle new tanks. 3. I would strongly recommend upgrading the substrate and lighting to grow plants. I have nicrew and aquaneat leds both of which are less than $20 on Amazon and grow plants well. I always thought a densely planted 5 gallon would look great with a some sparkling gourami. Yeah it does but I am getting a new one that is sturdy before I fill it up @macdaddy36, I will upgrade substrate and all that too, thanks for the suggestions! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I’m so sorry your betta passed! Hoping the new set up brings you more joy! Setting up tanks is my favorite thing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I’m so sorry about your Betta! what about Chili Rasbora or Green Neon Tetras? A group of 5-6 in a planted tank would be so cute! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 (edited) On 4/4/2024 at 5:15 AM, FLFishChik said: I’m so sorry about your Betta! what about Chili Rasbora or Green Neon Tetras? A group of 5-6 in a planted tank would be so cute! Thanks, those sound cool! Thanks for the suggestion @FLFishChik! Yep @Ladette, I love the thought of redoing everything on a tank, so the mistakes you made last time, you can fix! Yes, he was only 2, had sickness pretty much since I had him, he fought hard but now, RIP Sonic….. Edited April 4 by Whitecloud09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Oh and can anybody suggest gravel ideas? Black sounds good but any thoughts? Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy36 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) On 4/4/2024 at 3:00 PM, Whitecloud09 said: Oh and can anybody suggest gravel ideas? Black sounds good but any thoughts? Thanks everyone. This isn’t gravel, but I like to use sand for my tanks. In my opinion it looks more natural and grows plants better. I’ve tried different things in the past but what I like the best is fluval stratum in a mesh ziplock bag covered in carib-sea supernaturals tan sand. They have other colors too. I would estimate that setup would only be about $30 for a 5 gallon. Edited April 4 by macdaddy36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 On 4/4/2024 at 3:12 PM, macdaddy36 said: This isn’t gravel, but I like to use sand for my tanks. In my opinion it looks more natural and grows plants better. I’ve tried different things in the past but what I like the best is fluval stratum in a mesh ziplock bag covered in carib-sea supernaturals tan sand. They have other colors too. I would estimate that setup would only be about $30 for a 5 gallon. Thanks a lot, @macdaddy36, i will defintley look into that! Yes for a 5 gallon your budget can expand as it is not too expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Sorry for no recent update, still trying to put everything together and see what price of this stuff and see what I am buying and how expensive it will be, bigger update will come in the next month!!! Stay tuned lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Wow, it’s been this long? For everyone who is wondering (I’m kidding prob nobody is) I a, planning on setting up this summer!!! Stay tuned! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I have playground sand and pea gravel for my tank looks so real 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 On 5/15/2024 at 10:29 PM, johnnyxxl said: I have playground sand and pea gravel for my tank looks so real Interesting idea, thanks @johnnyxxl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 On 5/16/2024 at 7:03 AM, Whitecloud09 said: Interesting idea, thanks @johnnyxxl! I originally went this way because I had to use so much substrate for the tank and it is a bit of work because you have to wash it out first. But mixed up it looks so good and with my heavy planting very much a river bed, at least like what I saw up north in the great lakes region 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) hey Whitecloud09 here are some pictures of my 5 gallon. I need to do some better algae pickup but my setup seems fine I have 1 Dwarf aquarium lily, it sent up lily pads recently they look very pretty. I also have 1 bronze corydora (I know they are supposed to be in groups but I didn't know that when I bought it three years ago...) I am also trying to bring back a Val runner but it seems no bueno. I eventually want to put some shrimp or rasboras in here and move my Cory to my 20 gallon with some buddies. I would recommend a dwarf lily to you because its beautiful red coloring and it enjoys liquid ferts and it has rooted very well in my playground sand substrate. Edited May 21 by CoryWithAKatana 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 On 5/21/2024 at 3:39 PM, CoryWithAKatana said: hey Whitecloud09 here are some pictures of my 5 gallon. I need to do some better algae pickup but my setup seems fine I have 1 Dwarf aquarium lily, it sent up lily pads recently they look very pretty. I also have 1 bronze corydora (I know they are supposed to be in groups but I didn't know that when I bought it three years ago...) I am also trying to bring back a Val runner but it seems no bueno. I eventually want to put some shrimp or rasboras in here and move my Cory to my 20 gallon with some buddies. I would recommend a dwarf lily to you because its beautiful red coloring and it enjoys liquid ferts and it has rooted very well in my playground sand substrate. Thanks a ton @CoryWithAKatana, I will look into that! Thanks for all the cool plant recommendations. Algae is so annoying, I have it everywhere in a 10g I have. Thanks for the 3rd time!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 Could someone maybe recommend fish for this tank? But first, here is what is going through my mind, 2 options. Get a 10g and have this as a QT tank, or just make this the most beautiful tank I’ve owned, I am thinking number 2. So, could anybody recommend fish options, I know I know, not a lot of options I’ll tell you that. Maybe something different then my WCMMs? And maybe someone scape ideas possibly? I am wanting the most natural looking tank, loaded with plants and driftwood, probably sand, maybe like a mix of sand? Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I like #2. possibly with the same kind of fish it had before. plant it up to look amazing and they'll really appreciate it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricksonAquatics Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I agree, I think it’s cool to see how much you can do with a 5g. Plant it up really nicely with some sort of scape and throw in some small schooling fish (like micro Rasboras or small tetras) or a centerpiece wet pet like another Betta or a pea puffer or a scarlet badis or something cool like that! And it would be fun to have a little colony of shrimp on the bottom if you’ve never tried them 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 On 5/24/2024 at 7:47 PM, EricksonAquatics said: I agree, I think it’s cool to see how much you can do with a 5g. Plant it up really nicely with some sort of scape and throw in some small schooling fish (like micro Rasboras or small tetras) or a centerpiece wet pet like another Betta or a pea puffer or a scarlet badis or something cool like that! And it would be fun to have a little colony of shrimp on the bottom if you’ve never tried them 🙂 Yes I have never tried them! Cool, thanks! On 5/24/2024 at 5:28 PM, Tony s said: I like #2. possibly with the same kind of fish it had before. plant it up to look amazing and they'll really appreciate it. Yep, exactly what I was thinking, thanks! I have some insane ideas! This vid from prime time is awesome and motivated me to doing something with driftwood and sand! These tanks 😦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 On 5/25/2024 at 12:21 PM, Whitecloud09 said: These tanks I know right. Amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 This time, I am going to setup the tank! I am going to use the stand inthe picture. I am almost certain it will hold it. It looks sketchy, but held it last year with no problem. Now I just need the money 🤣🤣🤣🤣. My bank account is broke from buying stuff for my 20g and 10g. But don’t worry, this will be my summer project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted 13 hours ago Author Share Posted 13 hours ago Nearing set up! Have found a spot, next is a table. Then I can easily set it up, and on a budget! I’m thinking gravel this time, or sand. Idk. I am doin sand for my 20, so we’ll see, maybe black gravel with a background. Suggestions anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Black gravel will really bring out the color in any of your fish, especially if you get a betta fish (which I would 100% recommend btw) if you aren't getting a betta I would go with regular gravel or sand. Ive never done backgrounds b4 so I can't give you any suggestions on that. Send pictures when you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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