My tank need advice

[jamesw]

This is my tank just wanna know if i should add some more things e.g rocks or anything, just suggestion really

thanks

 

[JWright]

I'd add more water and some fish...

Other than that, looks good..

If you do add something, put it in one of the front corners to break up the symmetry a little bit.

 

[jamesw]

oh should the water be at the top then it keeps evaporating.
and if you look close you can see my tiger barbs left of the tree thing.

 

[FroggyFox]

You should do what you can to keep it up as high as you can. If you're doing your weekly 35% water changes then it shouldn't be too difficult to keep the water topped off.

I'd agree with Jwright, it looks kind of overly symmetrical, could either add some more plants or move the ones you have a bit?

 

[MissFishy]

Whoa...I don't know if it's just the picture, but is your tank hanging off the sides of the table it is on?! The whole bottom of the tank "foundation" (black plastic) should be supported on either a tank stand or table. DO NOT have it hanging over the edge of anything as this will eventually cause your tank to break/leak.

 

[jamesw]

there is only 1 inch over on each side is that a serious problem?

 

[FroggyFox]

oh wow I didn't see that. YES that is a problem. The tank needs to be supported evenly and the whole frame needs to be supported.

 

[jamesw]

hhmmm damn thats even more money ok ill get that sorted or could i just put an extended wood borad support?? but other than that the only thing wrong is that the water is low and it looks too simple. i also wanna buy a new filter at some point and recomendations.

cheers

 

[homebunnyj]

In a pinch I think you could put a two by four across the front and the back of the table-- since the overhang is only one inch each side-- and have the tank sit on those. Of course, this would only be if you can't run right out and get a proper stand for it, until you can. It would certainly work better than the situation you now have.
For a hotb filter I recommend an aqua clear-- not too pricey, and dependable and quiet.

 

[hyunelan2]

I would get a piece of wood big enough for the tank, set the tank on it, then the wood/tank on the table. Piece of wood = cheaper than new stand.

 

[jamesw]

ok thanks for advice and if anyone knows, i think my fish are really scared all the time or dont like light cos whne the light is on they all hide i the shade and when it is off they come out and seem happier but i need the light on for the plants dont i ?

 

[seastaar88]

i'd add more decorations for more "cover." yes you need light for the plants. if you add more plants and some rocks to break up the open-ness of the tank, they may be less skittish. if your fish are new, they may just be stressed and will calm down when they get used to their new surroundings.

 

[cusunfireguy]

I would agree with everyone else. You could do the support thing with the 2 x 4's for now until you can do something else. You could also sign up for Freecycle in your city. You can usually find someone in your area wanting to get out of the hobby and giving away their equipment. The link is The Freecycle Network(tm) - Changing the world, one gift at a time. Good Luck!

Steven

 

[zoo minsi]

yup i think if you added a few more plants your fish would feal more secure and not run and hide when the lights come on, however this is not for sure my sons tank has alot of cover and no matter what i do they all hide anyway. gl and nice looking tank.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Some ground cover like Elatine Triandra. I have it in my 10G and it does well with low-medium light. Mine spreads like wildfire with the screw-in CF's. What kind of lighting do you have?

 

[jamesw]

it was the cheapest one they had cos i was on a budget, its called a waterhome 5 it is 11w and the discription says a compact fluorescent light with ballast, i have bought some Echinodorous Tenellus anygood?

here is a link a picture of it ImageShack - Hosting :: 0609232052sn0.jpg

 

[MissFishy]

Another thing that really helps fish come out of their "shells" is by adding top cover. In the wild, fish often swim around under docks (you've seen them there!), trees, floating plants, seaweed, you name it, so by adding a floating plant to the surface, fish often feel much more comfortable and begin swimming around a lot more. Java moss works well for this, but any plant floating on top, even fake, will help.

 

[jamesw]

please keep commenting it would really help me

thanks

 

[SANND]

If you're short on cash, I would move the roots to back left corner and then arrange the plants across the tank in a diagonal starting from the right right side to the left front...Add some taller plants to the back and the sides as you can. By breaking up the tank a bit it gives the fish places to explore and their hiding places will be more spread out so the aren't all bunched up.

 

[jamesw]

my tank now went shopping