Finally setting up my 50L Tank woo!

[Triggs]

Hey all what's cracking?

So decided its time I started setting up my 50L tank. All sorted and unpacked in my new house so decided I now have the time I want to start up the new project.

Last time around I set up my 20L nano with the idea of upgrading it to CBS when I gained more experience. Well, Glad I made that decision because experience is something I defiantly needed, And in some respect still need.

Last time I set up the 20L with 'up aqua shrimp sand' which by all means is perfect and awesome substrate. No ammonia spikes, A stable pH of 6.4 by every aspect. Perfect, For CRS/CBS that is.... For Cherries which I was keeping. Well, Really not so much so.

This time I have gone for some typical, normal, mini pebbles which I am hoping to keep a pH of around 7.2 or so. more suited for Cherries.

I've also purchased myself a Fluval C2 HOB filter for the 50L tank. Which I have to admit, Looks pretty bloody cool. How it handles the job will be left with the test of time.

I've placed some water sprite, and a few Anubias nana in the tank. And have it currently cycling as we speak.

Tomorrow I shall test the pH and see how it's sitting. At the moment I have no idea what the pH in the tank, Or what comes out of the tap is at all.

Oh, I also got a nice piece of gold vine for the tank also.

Gonna hit Dean up soon for a few more things to make the tank complete, Thinking a mini shimp cave, one of his driftwood creations, and a few other things maybe.

Anyways. Will keep you all updated on progress and take some pictures when it looks more like something I wanna show everyone (All your tanks are just too fricken nice, Set the bench mark so high I dont wanna make myself look pathetic lol)

Thanks for reading!!!

Oh! Also, and suggestions, idea's or opinions along the way. Please feel free to share, and criticize. All your opinions and suggestions are greatly appreciated and respected. It's why I am here after all. To learn from those who know far more than I do.

[BlueBolts]

Great Triggs, new tanks are always exciting......post some pics...will look fwd to it's progress and creation.

[Dean]

ABOUT TIME!!! lol is all i can say.

cant wait to see the photos mate and do not even say your worried about how it will look.

every tank created by every person is great in its own way and i personally think every shrimp tank took perfect :)

all a tank needs is shrimp to look good :encouragement:

cherry tanks are great fun

[Loach]

Cant wait for pics Triggs :). And i agree with Dean, any tank with shrimp is beautiful