New tanks soon, need ideas!

little98dime · #1 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 03:34 PM

Hey everyone. I am picking up a 55 gallon this afternoon and also a 30 gallon breeder Thursday. I need some ideas for what I can do with these tanks. I am thinking of putting one of my female Leos in the 30, but I'm open to ideas. Let's hear them.

Ozymandias · #2 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 04:16 PM

defiantly a naturalistic tank for leo's a 30 breeder would be perfect for that. not sure about the 55 but have you thought about cresties for it or gargoyles? think about it make it into a vertical tank and it would be perfect.

little98dime · #3 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 04:35 PM

That was my initial thought. I have a male and female cresty. I just need to let the female get a bit older and bigger. Her growth is stunted anyway so idk if she would be a good candidate. Funny thing is, I have the PERFECT place for the 55 to be made vertical. Hmmmm.

Ozymandias · #4 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 04:39 PM

well if you do do that with the 55 you might need to get some more cresties wink wink, i'd say at least two more females.

little98dime · #5 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 06:27 PM

Well I picked up the 55 and on the way home, it slid forward in the bed of my truck and shattered one of the ends that would be the top after conversion. Which is ok because I have an idea for it. *evil mad scientist grin*

Ozymandias · #6 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 07:03 PM

well sucks that it broke but will be interesting to see what you do with it

little98dime · #7 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 09:06 PM

ok. after a little sketching in paint. (lol yes i know. my 3ds Max was giving me a fit, so i resorted to this. haha.) The top will be covered with a fiberglass screen supported by wood framing. Possibly 1x1 or 1x2, havent decided yet. This framing will also support the lighting, which will be 2 or 3 flourescent bulbs. I am thinking a mix of 1 or 2 6500K bulbs and 1 UV capable bulb (open to suggestions on color and types). I havent decided if I want a water feature yet. I would like to attempt one, but I had a bad experience with one when i first started the hobby. Wet carpet, tannin colored water,... not good. I plan on going the same route as my 20 gallon that my male is in now as far as the conversion. The substrate barrier should be about 8 inches deep depending on if I decide on a water feature. This build should take a little while to do, but I have a picture in my head of what I want andit will be well worth it.