So I've been contemplating this idea for the past 2 days, and decided I'll give it a shot, if I don't like it or it doesn't work...I'll just take it off. Since I was having a string of bad luck with my SW tank I took it down the other day and am going back to a FW tank. I've read on numerous places that bamboo can't grow completely submerged, so why not build cubes/shelves/planters in the tank to allow them to grow out the back? I'd also cut some circles in the plexiglass to allow any possible fry to have a place to hide, and allow better circulation of the water. Then find some sort of moss/plant that will drape down and cover all the glass.
I built the lid today and picked up 2 26'' plant lights from wal-mart(75 watt each light, so nearly 3 wpg for a 55). I also finished building the hood, nothing too spectacular, but it will hide the lights and make a good shelf. I'll get pics of this once it's done getting water-sealed.
The shelves I'm going to build tomorrow as soon as I source the plexiglass to do it with, but here's a quick sketch I made so you have somewhat of a visual aid.
ANY constructive criticism is welcome and asked for. That and any thoughts/suggestions would be great too
I built the lid today and picked up 2 26'' plant lights from wal-mart(75 watt each light, so nearly 3 wpg for a 55). I also finished building the hood, nothing too spectacular, but it will hide the lights and make a good shelf. I'll get pics of this once it's done getting water-sealed.
The shelves I'm going to build tomorrow as soon as I source the plexiglass to do it with, but here's a quick sketch I made so you have somewhat of a visual aid.
ANY constructive criticism is welcome and asked for. That and any thoughts/suggestions would be great too