Greetings from Waldorf, MD

[Scottk]

Hello,

Living in Waldorf for a few years. Recently got into the hobby due to a spare vase in the house that was about to be a fish home. Research ensued and the idea was quickly scrapped.

Started with a fluval spec v with a RCS, zebra nerite and two Dario Dario.

Tank ran fine for a few months and we lost a scarlet basis due to getting lodged between decoration.

We then upgraded to a 12 long and added three more scarlets and 4 guppies for the wife and kids since the scarlet basis were always hiding.

Looking forward to interacting with the local community!

Scott

 

[jonclark96]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[spazmattik]

Welcome

 

[Frank Cowherd]

Yes, welcome to CCA.

 

[Harleyrider5]

Welcome scott there are a few of us that live in waldorf too. Your in good company

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[gravel_digger]

Welcome to the forum another one from the Waldorf area


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[rich_one]

Welcome... I'm also from Waldorf. Glad to have you!

-Rich

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[Prince]

Welcome from another SOMD resident.


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[Scottk]

Thanks everyone. Really glad to hear there are a few people from Waldorf and the somd area. Was beginning to think I was all alone down here!

 

[gravel_digger]

Not at all there are still a few other hanging down this way so you are definitely not along....

 

[festaedan]

Welcome to the forum! I would love to see your tank, it sounds pretty!

 

[Scottk]

Sure, love to post pictures. Here are pictures from the build log. It has changed a little since then, my wife finally let me kick Ariel to the curb. Looks more natural now. We have since added a lot more plants as well. When I get home I can take a better picture. Guppies weren't there yet either when these were taken.

Oh I know this site is obviously geared towards cichlids; sorry I don't have any and I don't think they'd do well in my current tank. I have to keep a nano due to the inevitable fact that I will be moving again in a few years.

 

[Acpape0]

Nice .... Can tell you put a lot if time and energy into the setup ... You should be proud


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[Scottk]

Ha- Thanks Acpape0. The hair algae attack is mostly gone now too I put the plants in a bucket for a few weeks while I was doing some transitioning and it exploded all over them. It actually looks significantly better now that it's been properly planted for the scarlet badis. I was hesitant to put the algae covered plants in the tank but the scarlet badis and shrimp really loved snuggling up in it. I guess it was only unsightly to me. And who knew that guppies eat green hair algae? I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them tugging away at it.

 

[Forester]

That is a really cool setup! The mechanics of that system seem like they were probably hard to work out especially since you can have any spilling where it is. Nice job, and welcome to the forum!

 

[gravel_digger]

nice pics nice setup....

 

[rich_one]

Very cool setup!

-Rich

 

[jonclark96]

The set up looks great! I didn't see a heater in the tank, are you using one in-line on the canister?

 

[Scottk]

Correct, I can't remember the brand but it's a 200 watt inline on the return side. We keep the house thermostat at 76, same as the level I'm keeping the tank at. It only really turns on at night and once and awhile I hear it during the day.

 

[Scottk]

Alright, snapped a few photos but was pretty disappointed with the results. Here is a short video that shows the tank in it's current state.

http://youtu.be/x2E8aqfQ5lI