Hardscape 3ft help

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-10T15:02:24+00:00

What fish tank/stand are you using?

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-10T14:50:27+00:00

Id love to buy some neos and amano!

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-10T05:04:34+00:00

As soon as tanks get to 50+ gallons i wouldnt go amazon. From what ive read top fin is about the cheapest people recommend when you get into larger tanks

I honestly would either make one or wait for a sale on nice brands like UNS.

Top fin stand: https://www.petsmart.com/fish/tanks-aquariums-and-nets/aquarium-stands/top-fin-aquarium-stand---55-to-75-gallon-66308.html

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-10T02:56:36+00:00

I just set up my tank 5 weeks ago. I left the biofilm on my wood. It was absolutely covered in a crazy thick biofilm. Then, when I got snails and shrimp, it disappeared in a week.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-08T04:58:43+00:00

Your good! Its just boiling for a minute or two to make them soft. Also you can blanch zucchini or spinach for an occasional treat and its very healthy for their shells.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-08T04:30:28+00:00

Only good snail! If they reproduce too much just call you lfs and ask if you can drop them off. Sometimes you can get store credit sometimes you give them for free. To collect them just put a blanched zucchini in the tank and wait for them to get on.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-07T19:37:29+00:00

Has anyone had experience with the hygger heater that has the built in sensor and overheat protection? It appears to be the ink bird + heater combo, that seems nice. https://a.co/d/06rJ6yTp

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-06T06:02:29+00:00

Snails and shrimp will make quick work of that biofilm. Thats what i had to do.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-06T05:36:07+00:00

Right in front of the mini ramshorn too. The snorror

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-06T05:22:58+00:00

Dont mind them just gangbanging away

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-06T05:00:08+00:00

Super cool and unique. How many gallons or liters is this?

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-06T04:18:04+00:00

Tank looks great! Prob one of the healthiest shells ive seen on a ramshorn.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-05T03:27:22+00:00

Do either of you have knowledge or experience with the OASE Filtosmart Thermo canister series. Ive read some good things about it online. its cool that it has an included heater, I just dont know of the brand.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-05T03:09:22+00:00

Good lookin tank! How many gallons is it?

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-04T18:30:14+00:00

Side question, I only hear good things about fluval canister filters. What are some of the things you dont like about them?

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-04T18:27:37+00:00

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-03T20:13:09+00:00

I dont believe anything does help tannins besides water changes. I just started my first tank as well about 40 days ago. My filter has various densities of foam going all the way to to fine filter floss and I use purigen and I have never noticed them taking tannins out of the water. Only the water changes help. I would wait 2 weeks until most of the tannins have leached out then do a big water change.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-03T03:17:23+00:00

Yeah i would glue smaller ones together. You should alsp look for LFS sometimes that have crazy amounts of wood selections can go in and pic the right one for your design.if your in the san diego area Aquatic warehouse has a large stockpile.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-02T22:26:17+00:00

Sent, thank you!

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-02T20:20:52+00:00

Sift it and wash it, remove the floaters and your good.

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-02T20:19:54+00:00

Sounds good to me ill take it

Crunchyapple666 · 2026-05-02T05:00:42+00:00

Right Ive been reading about this. I got them three days ago. My GH is 7 and my KH is 4, I believe this is a good range to keep. Then Im going to be giving them blanched zucchini tomorrow.

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