Need some advice or pointers :)

[Joshua Hurst]

so I'd be nice to hear what you don't like about my tank and how to make it betteR . Good luck!

 

[Joshua Hurst]

Haha my Kenya tree is stressed out bc I just moved him

 

[reeferfoxx]

so I'd be nice to hear what you don't like about my tank and how to make it betteR . Good luck!

What size is it?

 

[Joshua Hurst]

What size is it?

55 gallon

 

[Pg513]

 

[Pruett-nc]

Need wider pic. Looks short for a 55 lol . Hope you don't add small shrimp that panther will fit it in it'so mouth trust me . What do you have for circulation.

 

[Joshua Hurst]

Need wider pic. Looks short for a 55 lol . Hope you don't add small shrimp that panther will fit it in it'so mouth trust me . What do you have for circulation.

 

[Joshua Hurst]

@Pruett-nc ^

 

[Joshua Hurst]

I just had the box one that hangs over the top. It's a 75

 

[BoneXriffic]

If its what i dont like, then its the kenyan tree....but that has nothing to do with your tank i guess, i just hate them lol

Welcome and looks goid so far, it just has a hang on filter? What about skimmer?

 

[reeferfoxx]

@Pruett-nc ^

These pictures are different from the first. What's that all about?

 

[Joshua Hurst]

If its what i dont like, then its the kenyan tree....but that has nothing to do with your tank i guess, i just hate them lol

Welcome and looks goid so far, it just has a hang on filter? What about skimmer?

I don't have a skimmer. What's the purpose of one?

 

[Joshua Hurst]

These pictures are different from the first. What's that all about?

The first picture is the right side of the tank. The others are just a lot more zoomed out

 

[jayjigga]

I'd try to put the heater somewhere you can still see it's on, but not so blatantly there; and research a bunch. If you don't know what a skimmer does for you, you haven't read enough stickies yet. There's so much to learn prior to starting but most people try to wing it as they go, which usually just costs more $$.

 

[SandJ]

I know 55g tanks are harder to aquascape (do not have as much room front to back), but I think it would have a cleaner feel if the rocks were more of a structure than a pile. Also there would be better water flow. I bought a disposable waterproof painters tarp (absorbent on one side and plastic on the other), traced the aquarium top on it and set all the rock on the tarp. That way I was able to quickly arrange the rocks the way I wanted and put them back in the tank. One downside is that the rocks will have to sit on top of the sand (unless you are able to scoop it to one side, put the rocks in, then move it to the other side). This can be an issue if you have creatures that dig in the sand.

One method of aquascapping I like is to use three small rocks in a triangle for the base, then sit a larger rock on the top. Then build another structure the same way-right beside the first on-leaving a gap in between. Now you can place a larger rock on top of the two structures making a bridge/cave.

And I am horrible at estimating, but to me it looks like you have a lot of rocks in the tank. But that could just be the way they are arranged.

Painting the background would help hide the equipment inside and behind the tank and give it a cleaner appearance.

 

[airmotive]

One day, the grouper will be big enough to swallow the clown.
You will know what day this is.
The grouper will know the day before you.

 

[Joshua Hurst]

One day, the grouper will be big enough to swallow the clown.
You will know what day this is.
The grouper will know the day before you.

For sure! I just kinda want one while he's young

 

[Joshua Hurst]

I know 55g tanks are harder to aquascape (do not have as much room front to back), but I think it would have a cleaner feel if the rocks were more of a structure than a pile. Also there would be better water flow. I bought a disposable waterproof painters tarp (absorbent on one side and plastic on the other), traced the aquarium top on it and set all the rock on the tarp. That way I was able to quickly arrange the rocks the way I wanted and put them back in the tank. One downside is that the rocks will have to sit on top of the sand (unless you are able to scoop it to one side, put the rocks in, then move it to the other side). This can be an issue if you have creatures that dig in the sand.

One method of aquascapping I like is to use three small rocks in a triangle for the base, then sit a larger rock on the top. Then build another structure the same way-right beside the first on-leaving a gap in between. Now you can place a larger rock on top of the two structures making a bridge/cave.

And I am horrible at estimating, but to me it looks like you have a lot of rocks in the tank. But that could just be the way they are arranged.

Painting the background would help hide the equipment inside and behind the tank and give it a cleaner appearance.

Thanks for the advice! And yes I have soooo many rocks. I've been considering moving a few out myself. What do you think about that?

 

[Joshua Hurst]

I'd try to put the heater somewhere you can still see it's on, but not so blatantly there; and research a bunch. If you don't know what a skimmer does for you, you haven't read enough stickies yet. There's so much to learn prior to starting but most people try to wing it as they go, which usually just costs more $$.

I was told and read online the heater needs to be above the water and in the middle of the tank is that true?

 

[jayjigga]

I was told and read online the heater needs to be above the water and in the middle of the tank is that true?

It does depend on the model of the heater. If it has to be partially exposed like that, then you have no choice. I usually go with fully submersible heaters. As far as placement, you want it wherever it will circulate well, otherwise you'll have a warm area near the heater and a cooler area away from the heater.