Cameron's 55g Tropical Community !

**Hailey** · 01-01-2009, 01:48 AM

wow, it looks good! I really love the stand and canopy, I need my bf to make me one!

Cant wait to see it come along!

**Cameron** · 01-03-2009, 01:31 PM

Check out the new pics.. The cycle isnt going as fast a s i wanted but oh well, i got some seeded gravel in it now so im hoping it'll speed up some ammonia: 5 Nitrites: light blue(didnt come with color card) Nitrates: 0.. Its getting pretty leached with tannins which doesnt look too bad but oh well it looks nice cant wait for plants and fish!!

**Cameron** · 01-04-2009, 03:48 AM

Make sure you guys comment the pics on page 2 there's a bunch!

Anyways i was wondering if after my tank cycle by the fishless cycle, should i add like half the fish at a time. And if i have to add a few at a time, should i go corys first, or the neon tetras? i know the dwarf's arent very tough with new aquariums.

Please comment though people, i have like 16 of these 22 posts and its kind of depressing thanks for all the help guys!!

**Hailey** · 01-04-2009, 04:48 AM

So I want a stand just like yours!
Was it hard to build? how long did it take you? and where did you get the plans?
Also how long untill you get plants and fish in there?

**Cameron** · 01-04-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Hailey

So I want a stand just like yours!
Was it hard to build? how long did it take you? and where did you get the plans?
Also how long untill you get plants and fish in there?

Well my dad made it, he took measurements and asked my how high i wanted it off the ground, so i measured a little lower than my armpits so i can reach the bottom without running out of room. He made it by just his little sketch, which took him like 6 hours to build or something. Heres a website that has plans: http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php They look pretty good. My dad said his wasnt that hard, but re remodels and is a handyman so idk about that, he said it took longer than expected.

**Hailey** · 01-05-2009, 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by Trigun10343

Well my dad made it, he took measurements and asked my how high i wanted it off the ground, so i measured a little lower than my armpits so i can reach the bottom without running out of room. He made it by just his little sketch, which took him like 6 hours to build or something. Heres a website that has plans: http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php They look pretty good. My dad said his wasnt that hard, but re remodels and is a handyman so idk about that, he said it took longer than expected.

Omg thank you so much for that site! Its just what I was looking for!

Is it made with 2x4s or 4x4s?

**Cameron** · 01-05-2009, 07:29 PM

We used 2 x 4's soo it might be safer it use 4's but i dont think for a tank this size

ALSO my cycle is stuck, its been at 3ppm ammonia for like 3 or 4 days now and theres this white see thru substance on the one piece of driftwood its in one the pics on pg 2, please help if u can..

**Hailey** · 01-05-2009, 09:56 PM

Oh all right, thanks!

**waterboy12076** · 01-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Nice setup Trig...In the one pic with the tank full, light on I see a lot of sun coming through the right hand side window. Have to keep an eye on that. Are you adding pure ammonia? Keep up the good work and need more pics!!