Getting back into the game, What say you?

[Woefulrelic]

You could probably double down stock wise. I just wanted you to know that if you don't upgrade your stock you won't see the growth after a while. I love watching my pothos grow, pruning leaves that turn yellow and comparing it to months past. For me it is almost as interesting as the fish. You could upgrade the stock, but it wouldn't suit your goal well.

I also love that you include your children, it's always awesome to share your hobby.

 

[Creative Genius]

I'm a big outdoor Gardner myself, thought about doing a big hydro system on my patio next year for cherry tomatoes. Hmmm..

Any thoughts on stock suggestion? Current list
6 Serpae
6 White Skirt
6 black neon
15 standard neon
5 zebra danios
1 red claw crab

Planning on at least 3 corys, and up in the air with the rest but need to decide in less than a week. Thoughts?

 

[fuzzlebug]

Would the crab not munch on those fish?

 

[Creative Genius]

Normally, yes. But in my previous experience, a full tank with plenty to eat and explore introduced at a very young age, they learn to coexist rather peacefully..

 

[Creative Genius]

Here's a hard lesson learned. Words can not describe the pain im feeling at the moment. Here's a pic of the 150 i picked up over the holiday weekend. If somebody seams in a hurry to ever sell you anything, question everything... Take the time to fully inspect every inch, regardless what your eyes my tell you. Always thoroughly inspect. And inspect multiple times. I bought this, brought it home, set it up and filled it up outside, waited 48hours drained it. Moved it into my office next to the 135gal. At this stage I've already looked at it more than 90% of people ever would. Next step was fully setting it up and filling. At which point, this would be extreamly unsafe, and although didn't leak a drop, this is when things go boom. Not chancing it. This one will be sold as a terrarium, lfs felt my pain, and offered me a crazy good deal on a 72x18x29 i can't pass up. Time to sell off a few goodies lying around. A hobby that supports itself, is the best kind to have.

 

[fuzzlebug]

Whoah! How did that not blow? Glad you caught it early.

 

[Creative Genius]

I have no idea, and meeee toooo... I'm just thankful I have OCD and believe in extreme redundancy lol.

 

[Creative Genius]

Added 10 more neons, and the girls castle finally cured after 4 days of being outside in the sun, and getting rained on. Lol. Although not exactly aquascaped to size, the girls sure are thrilled and it'll provide a serious cave network for the community. Over all a win win. Now to add the rest of the fish, and a few more plants and the 75 will be complete!

 

[fuzzlebug]

The neons are going to love that rock cave