My 29 Gallon Tank

[littletankbigworld]

Someone who is new to the forum asked to see my tank. Here it is! It's been set up for almost a year now, so I decided to do a progression of how it has changed since last August. I'm still working on it. As you can see, the water wisteria needs to fill out. I have clippings anchored to rocks at the moment, so they can grow roots. I also want more rocks but the pet store I usually go to is upgrading to a larger building and I haven't been able to shop there. I just want all the newbies to see that so much can happen in a year and that you shouldn't give up with having a nice looking tank. I still have room for improvement and any suggestions would be wonderful.

 

[bassbonediva]

Looking good, littletank! As far as rocks go...did you want those specific rocks, or a mix? 'Cuz I have NEVER bought a rock from a LFS. I wild-collect all mine. Just make sure you do the vinegar test and VIOLA!

 

[littletankbigworld]

I wouldn't mind a mix. Our LFS has everything from slate to petrified wood to lava rock, so I might mix it up a bit. The rocks around my house aren't very interesting, and most are the size of boulders anyway! I just have a tricky time rearranging the rocks. I don't like how it is now, but I'm afraid if I stack them, I'll crack the tank bottom.

 

[lauraf]

Thanks for showing us how the tank has evolved - nice work.

 

[Newman]

nice progression. I too have a similar process with my 40 gallon planted. so much change, so many memories
our tanks are about the same age in terms of mine being converted to planted.

 

[littletankbigworld]

Thank you for the lovely comments.

 

[TAL]

You all give me some great idea, but anytime I have done my tank it never looks that awesome. Can you come over my house!? I'm planning the first redo in quite some time and I want it to look nice.

 

[littletankbigworld]

I think the best direction towards a nice tank is to pick real (not plastic) pieces of driftwood and/or rocks and to choose plants that work with your level of expertise and your lighting/CO2/dosing.

 

[riseabovethesun]

Love it! I do like the sand :]

 

[littletankbigworld]

Thank you very much! It was quite a task switching from ugly green gravel to sand, especially since my bleeding heart tetras refused to be netted.

 

[aakaakaak]

Really beautiful 29 gal tank.