![]() I had a heavy ink calico Ranchu that looked brown, not black. Although I loved the look, the white/ light colored sand really washed out the fish. I had used Black Diamond blasting sand from Tractor Supply last time, so went with pool filter sand this time. I started up a fancy goldfish tank last fall after a few years break. They're adjustable Aquatops with plastic guards around the glass elements. Reason being is that I keep the pond outside during spring/summer/fall and some nights one heater is not sufficient. ![]() Toss a prefilter sponge on your canister filter intake if you go this route as loose sand will eat a filter impeller.Ĭan't comment on the other points of planting the tank.Īs for heaters, I run a 54 gallon pond (goldfish and Shubunkin) and have (2) heaters sized to heat 55 gallon tanks. Then wash, wash,, wash, and wash it some more. ![]() You'll be surprised how handy this will come in especially if you go the traditional route and paint the stand satin black.įor sand, just go to your local Big Box home improvement store and grab a package of pool filter sand. I would also suggest installing an undercabinet light. Go for what you want and the rest can quietly nod at your choiceĬabinet outlets I would install a surge protector with a long enough cord to reach your nearest outlet. Don't ask a group of 20 people this question as you'll get 20 different answers. Full disclosure.rest of my tanks are Fluval Aquasky 2.0's.Ĭabinet stain is user preference. I've heard good things on Nicrew and Hygger but this was the direction we went. Programming isn't fun - there's a YouTube video that covers it. I have a Finnex Planted+ ALC on the Severum tank and its bright. If you have issues with wifi I would steer away from any of the wifi controlled lights. I have this very filter on a 75 gallon Severum tank and I had to turn the flow down. Other bits and bobs needed: heater, filter media, air stone/tubing/pump, supplies for QT tank (tub, air pump, fake plants).Ī single Sicce Whale 500 would probably be overkill for the tank - it's rated for up to 135 gallons. Do I want a ranchu tank or a general fancy goldfish tank? If I go with only ranchu then I will almost certainly have to get the fish online.How do I want to plant it? I will definitely have pothos to soak up nutrients, but unsure so far about submerged plants.maybe some vals? Or just whatever I can find for cheap at the local aquarium society auction.Which sand for the substrate? I got some of the regular sand from Buceplant and I love the way it looks, but I'm not sure I want to spring for a full tank of that (especially at a depth of 2") since I expect with such light sand it'll need to be refreshed periodically.Unfortunately I have wifi issues and have issues with Kasa plugs because of the 5ghz vs. In cabinet outlets - do I want to go with a DJ rack type thing or a Kasa smart plug? I might do a mix of both (things that cycle on/off on the Kasa strip and things that don't cycle on the DJ rack).Currently thinking a light colored stain with semi-gloss polyurethane. What color do I want to stain the stand? I'm staining it myself because I don't know what colors will be in the tank.What do I want for lighting? I'm currently considering a Fluval Aquasky (mostly for app control purposes, as smart plugs are hit/miss in my house because of my wifi) but I've also considered some of the cheaper LED lights like Nicrew and Hygger.Relatedly - do I want to have a window film background on the tank (probably frosted) to minimize appearance of tubing?.I'm considering a Sicce Whale (350 or 500), unless I see a good deal on a well-reviewed used canister filter. What will my second canister filter be? I'm picking up a Sicce Space Eko 300 on Wednesday, but I want another canister filter.I have a few things I need to decide on as I get the tank up and running, including: This tank will be one of the first things you see when you enter my home, and it is also in the living room where I spend a lot of my time, so it is going to be a kind of centerpiece. I'm still undecided about lights, the second canister filter, decoration (mostly substrate, I have a big ol' pile of nice rocks but don't know which will make it into the tank), plants, and of course the fish. So I am setting up a fancy goldfish tank! I've got a 55g tank (recently resealed), a local woodworker is building me a stand, and I am picking up the first of probably two canister filters on Wednesday. I have always loved fancy goldfish but I never kept them properly as a kid, and so I never got to appreciate their true beauty or personality. I'm back in the hobby as an adult after keeping fish as a youth.
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