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Well, I've got a few decisions for them. Once again, I'm a DIY diehard.
I have a couple of options. Perhaps you dudes can help me, as all my ideas have come from you all! :lol: My first option is 10 gallon vertical. I like the style, but not fond of the junk in front. I prefer to have screening in back and unless I have weld on 4 (which I haven't found) it looks ugly.
Plus, I'd need two holes drilled. My local shop does it for $20 a hole, but for the few times I'd need it, it'd probably be better than doing it at home.
BTW: I have been told by the aquarium shop, and by a few people that 10 gallons are tempered. However, I bought a new 10 gallon the other day with a 2004 brochure, and it says it is not tempered. Same goes for my 20 gallon.
Option 2. Once Kole moves out into his new custom cage (after the doors and plumbing are fixed), I have a spare 20 gallon. I don't know what brand it is, but my brochure says All Glass aquarium 20 (either long or standard aren't tempered). That would need two holes.
Option 3: Just leave my 10 gallon standard (its easier to light that way), except have a drain. Don't tricolors like to climb? They're in a critter keeper, and they spend a good deal of time on the ground?
Option 4. Get out my epoxy resin again, wait for the spring temperatures, and do another custom wooden tank. I could drill as much as I wanted.
I have a couple of options. Perhaps you dudes can help me, as all my ideas have come from you all! :lol: My first option is 10 gallon vertical. I like the style, but not fond of the junk in front. I prefer to have screening in back and unless I have weld on 4 (which I haven't found) it looks ugly.
Plus, I'd need two holes drilled. My local shop does it for $20 a hole, but for the few times I'd need it, it'd probably be better than doing it at home.
BTW: I have been told by the aquarium shop, and by a few people that 10 gallons are tempered. However, I bought a new 10 gallon the other day with a 2004 brochure, and it says it is not tempered. Same goes for my 20 gallon.
Option 2. Once Kole moves out into his new custom cage (after the doors and plumbing are fixed), I have a spare 20 gallon. I don't know what brand it is, but my brochure says All Glass aquarium 20 (either long or standard aren't tempered). That would need two holes.
Option 3: Just leave my 10 gallon standard (its easier to light that way), except have a drain. Don't tricolors like to climb? They're in a critter keeper, and they spend a good deal of time on the ground?
Option 4. Get out my epoxy resin again, wait for the spring temperatures, and do another custom wooden tank. I could drill as much as I wanted.