Hello everyone. I've gone back and forth on posting a build thread for this tank. There will be nothing unique or breathtaking about it. Certainly not even worthy of being near so many of the builds here. If anything, it may help other noobs like myself.
This is only my third tank build. I did twin Exos orginally but had to halt the build thread as all three of these tanks will be on the same Mist King system and and a Herp Keeper. The orginal plan was for me to have 2 18 x 18 x 24 Exos. The first would be used as an early grow-out for 5 green and bronze Auratus froglets on a temp basis. The second houses a proven pair of nom. Leucs.
This 50 gallon was supposed to house my favorite dart (today), orange Terribilis. So why the change of heart? Those little tiny Auratus are growing like weeds. Far more quickly than I anticipated. They all run amuck like a pdf streeet gang, exacting revenge on anything that crawls.
Here's the issue. As froggers, we all have a responsibility for providing proper habitat. I know that it's only a matter time before food competition becomes an issue in such a small tank. So, they get the nod to meander in the 50.
For now, the Terribilis will have to wait. Fortunately, Mrs Zoomie has given the nod for a 75-90 Gal in the living room. The Terribilis will be able to watch movies with us !
This is a simple build. Specs thus far:
Tank - 50 Gallon aquarium (36 x 18 x18)
Lighting - Twin Exo Compact CFL's. 4 bulbs 26/100
Background - Great stuff on siliconed glass
Drainage - 3 inch false bottom
Substrate - ABG Mix
Plant's - misc
This is a great footprint for a medium sized tank although I would prefer 36 x 18 x 24 to give me a full 18" to landscape. I'll have to excercise care with the false bottom and depth of substrate so the frogs wont bump their heads.
Let me grab some pics real quick.
This is only my third tank build. I did twin Exos orginally but had to halt the build thread as all three of these tanks will be on the same Mist King system and and a Herp Keeper. The orginal plan was for me to have 2 18 x 18 x 24 Exos. The first would be used as an early grow-out for 5 green and bronze Auratus froglets on a temp basis. The second houses a proven pair of nom. Leucs.
This 50 gallon was supposed to house my favorite dart (today), orange Terribilis. So why the change of heart? Those little tiny Auratus are growing like weeds. Far more quickly than I anticipated. They all run amuck like a pdf streeet gang, exacting revenge on anything that crawls.
Here's the issue. As froggers, we all have a responsibility for providing proper habitat. I know that it's only a matter time before food competition becomes an issue in such a small tank. So, they get the nod to meander in the 50.
For now, the Terribilis will have to wait. Fortunately, Mrs Zoomie has given the nod for a 75-90 Gal in the living room. The Terribilis will be able to watch movies with us !
This is a simple build. Specs thus far:
Tank - 50 Gallon aquarium (36 x 18 x18)
Lighting - Twin Exo Compact CFL's. 4 bulbs 26/100
Background - Great stuff on siliconed glass
Drainage - 3 inch false bottom
Substrate - ABG Mix
Plant's - misc
This is a great footprint for a medium sized tank although I would prefer 36 x 18 x 24 to give me a full 18" to landscape. I'll have to excercise care with the false bottom and depth of substrate so the frogs wont bump their heads.
Let me grab some pics real quick.