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Austen Whitcher - 7 years ago

Bring back tank at a time! :)

Leslie Scheetz - 7 years ago

I know this is old, but I’m hoping you still check the comments every now and then. I have only been keeping fish for 6 months or so, but I’ve been wanting to keep African cichlids. I got a 40 Breeder and set it up as a mini version of this one from this video, except with a sand substrate. I ordered vallisneria from you, and planted it in there, hoping to get it established before adding fish. I was planning on getting small fish to start out, but I came upon an opportunity to get a couple of yellow labs and 5 yellow tail acei from a friend for a steal. He was getting rid of them. I put them in the tank and immediately regretted not putting them in my 75 Gallon instead. So I ended up switching the community fish in the 75 to the 40B and then putting the Africans in the 75. It has black gravel. I will look into adding some gray coast too. So my problem is that they must be pulling up the vallisneria, which melted back pretty badly but is still throwing out runners. Or at least it was when it would stay planted. Lol any recommendations? I do have some rocks in the middle of the tank too, but it’s been a few days, and so far I’ve been replanting the vallisneria every day at least once. I just left it floating today. Help! I’m in love with the look of live plants, so I want to make this work!

Leslie Scheetz - 7 years ago

Not the little pots that they come in right? What sort of pot? Thanks for the reply!

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

If they are pulling them up you don’t have many options. You could grow them in a pot in a different aquarium and then when established move them to the tank with the Africans.

D Leal - 7 years ago

Oldie but goodie....how'd it turn out anyway??

Omar Rascon - 7 years ago

Update??

Robert P. - 7 years ago

Like the series cant believe I'm just now seeing them.

Sandi Harper - 7 years ago

I am very new to YTube and to the fish hobby so I have to learn everything. I found you and others on here and you are the only person I can learn from. I love the way you speak and actually show us what you are talking about. Please keep the videos coming as I want to learn everything. Thank you

Malawi Madness - 7 years ago

Wow great looking fish!

Haley H - 7 years ago

Informative and thorough as always!!!

Drew Zachary - 7 years ago

I'm dying to see the updated version of this tank!

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Corona Ken - 7 years ago

For the hydro 3 filter (or any sponge filter) what is the function of the uplift tube? does the uplift tube add flow thru the sponge? thanks

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

Well it helps keep control of the bubbles producing a more even flow. Technically the longer the tube the more lift you get.

Katrina Smith - 7 years ago

good video

Nanci-Griffin's Aquatics - 7 years ago

how long does it take to cycle a new sponge filter in a cycled tank?

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

I find it takes about a week.

Graham Hammond - 7 years ago

How is this tank coming along? I would love to see it.

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

This tank, was redone when I gave the Africans to Steenfott Aquatics, Currently I'm converting it to a crypt garden for some livebearers.

Electric Water - 7 years ago

only plant they won't nip is anubias

Christopher O'Brien - 7 years ago

If gray coast is a type of coarse sand, would you consider eco complete a coarse sand, or a fine gravel?

Christopher O'Brien - 7 years ago

Aquarium Co-Op Thanks for the advice Cory!

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

+Christopher O'Brien well it would depend on the type of food you feed. If they have to dig into the substrate to get the food sharp substrate is a problem. If you feed like repashy and frozen blood worms it's not a problem in my experience

Christopher O'Brien - 7 years ago

Aquarium Co-Op because I'm using eco complete in a ten gallon and I'm hesitant about Pygmy cories in it.

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

+Christopher O'Brien probably a fine gravel but no specific reason why

Zachary Aquatics - 7 years ago

one of the best fish keeping channels on youtube! so educational and detailed. great information for hobbyist!

Jason Gilsinger - 7 years ago

how many sponge filters do I need for a 55 gallon aquarium

Jason Gilsinger - 7 years ago

thanks very much

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

+Jason Gilsinger probably 2 for best circulation.

Jason Gilsinger - 7 years ago

how many sponge filters do I need for a 55 gallon aquarium

ryan rogers - 7 years ago

In a 250-300 gallon African Cichlid tank how many sponge filters will I need? Also can I use sponge filters in a sump?

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

+ryan rogers you can use them in the sump yes. Typically people would run like 10 sponge filters in a simp and pre filter the water before getting to the sponges

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Tony Star - 7 years ago

Would these plants survive in a tank where I use my own cichlid buffer? (Aquarium salt, epsom salt, baking Soda?

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

+Tony Star yes

The Cichlid Room - 8 years ago

I planted val in one of my ac tanks a few weeks ago. I actually have some new sprouts! I didn't use root tabs or any fertiliser. Can't believe it's actually working out so far.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+DM Cichlids nice! Hope they continue to let it thrive.

thomas g - 8 years ago

How's this tank working out? Planted cichlid tanks are so far and few between. Interested in your cichlid plant packs please post an update video.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+thomas gambino it has been shown a bit in the daily doses. Still growing in at this point.

Bruce Amor - 8 years ago

Is it ok to have high ph... 8...?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Just depends on the type of fish you want to keep.

Bruce Amor - 8 years ago

show us how to make a bulk head hole in tanks

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Search my videos, there are 2 specific videos how to do it, plus more in the fish room builds.

b1u3z - 8 years ago

Is there an update video on this

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

There is in the vlogs, but not specifically a video dedicated to it yet.

Layne Spicer - 8 years ago

what a cool set up!

Andrew Poole - 8 years ago

Hi Cory can you show us an update on your one tank at a time tanks please. ( Cichlids, Mollies )

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Andrew Poole ill try and film that after taxo tuesday dinner!

Samuel Delonge - 8 years ago

The ad was over 2 minutes! M and m commercial yikes! Good follow up video

Mark Guitars - 8 years ago

very cool, hope the plants get nice and big, I had Anubias in my African cichlid tank, they eventually gnawed them all down to stumps. Hope this works out!

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DerdromNilrem - 8 years ago

love your videos they are very useful. Question from an AC lover. I have 2. ML90615-00 lights on my 75g with a fully stocked established tank of mixed Malawi cichlids (mostly mbuna) tank with about 2 inches of gravel. Are there any plants that would thrive in my setup?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

You could probably grow anubias and java ferns with some fertilizer.

Art Hunter - 8 years ago

Love your videos, so much information shared...

Keeping IT Fishy - 8 years ago

can I grow these in a 10 gallon community tank? gravel is my substrate

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Good point. I'll get on that tonight.

Keeping IT Fishy - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op i don't see the root tabs on your site..

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Right, root tabs would help them get started.

Keeping IT Fishy - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op no special water parameters for the val to grow right?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Paris Barksdale yeah, val is a pretty easy to grow plant

Keeping IT Fishy - 8 years ago

can't wait to see updates on this tank...

mickD87 - 8 years ago

I'm really enjoying your channel. Can I ask where you get your pods, rock wool, and stakes with plant info?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I buy them already done from plant farms.

Caleb Mayo - 8 years ago

love all your videos very informative..how many African cichlids you think I could squeeze into my 55g and my 125?right now there's a breeding pair of jalo reef in the 55 and a few others like demansoni ..how many could indo without cramping them

Caleb Mayo - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op okay I have a pretty good idea I've been a fish keeper now since I was about 7 I've had a love for it since I can remember I just wanted to hear your opinion as well ..I enjoy all of your videos I just subscribed haha .thank you for the advice and keep up the great work.all your tanks look very nice btw

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Depends on the species and how they are stocked really. I usually run about 20 adults in a 55g for example.

Scott Ferry - 8 years ago

I'm very much into saltwater tanks (120g, 10g nano, 40b) and only a small 10g freshwater tank with a few plants and some mollies, i think its time for them to get an upgrade! i picked up a few extra tanks from petco the other week ($1 per gallon sale, wooohoooo frag tanks!) Ive wanted to do a planted tank but didn't have any inspiration you sir have given me some hope! Gonna start a 40b planted tank, Thank you!

P.S can you run a sump with a planted freshwater tank? maybe bio balls and carbon?

احواض الاسماك - 8 years ago

I'm really enjoying this series

YizTheGreat - 8 years ago

What state are you in? You're store looks Amazing!

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Washington state.

Drew's Aquarium - 8 years ago

The tile works but you should use real slate to make it look even more natural...but love the vids keep up the great work

Carlene Pool - 8 years ago

hi Corey watch old school fish guy dirty tanks I think you will find it (personally) very interesting!

Long Woo - 8 years ago

Does "Gray Coast" substrate raise the water ph level?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Long Woo yes.

Joshua Jackson - 8 years ago

So I'm planning on breeding African cichlid, I'm just under 18 and don't really have an insane amount of money to spend on building/buying tanks, would you reccommend making plywood tanks to fit the correct tank sizing for the breeding setup? Thank you

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxMYiwqPVE0

Joshua Jackson - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op where do you buy your tanks from?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I don't most people end up spending more money trying to build something then buying it. for breeding africans, tanks should be very cheap as 29gs are common tanks for breeding colonies.

Ryan England - 8 years ago

what's the lights you use again

Ryan England - 8 years ago

Thanks love the all info u provide n the videos

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Finnex Stingray Lights. http://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/lights/products/finnex-stingray-led-lights?variant=17546455748

Chris Starnes - 8 years ago

do u sell the fertilizer on ur site, lights, etc

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I do, www.aquariumcoop.com

Boris Swede - 8 years ago

I have been looking forward to this video so thanks, great!
But also a couple of questions.
# So no hiding places other than the Valisneria (against "common knowledge")?
# I have purple Acei that constantly sift the fine sand I use and also a group of clown loaches. Will they be ok with the course substrate or should I do something differently?

Boris Swede - 8 years ago

How would the clown loaches do in a tank like yours and what is the smallest size gravel/sand for good plant growth? 1-3mm, 3-5mm?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

They'd be fine on multiple types of substrates. I wouldn't say no hiding spots is against common knowledge. It's a common tactic to not use hiding places with africans and stock heavy. For instance moorii being a deepwater hap are open swimmers and don't utilize hiding spots. I think most african cichlids get lumped together which is a mistake.

King Waltz - 8 years ago

Your channel is blowing up man!!! You deserve it!

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+King Waltz thanks.

aaron kimberley - 8 years ago

Great work as always Corey, really informative. I never thought of putting something down to train the plants.

Aqua Apprentice - 8 years ago

I agree with everyone here, this is a very cool series. Like the idea of controlling the Val growth. Can't wait to see what's next!

Glenn Birtwistle - 8 years ago

cory, what are the dimensions of that 75gallon tank please?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Glenn Birtwistle 48x18x19 tall i believe. The tallness could be off a bit.

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Chris Starnes - 8 years ago

how do u make the homemade filter out of the plastic bottle? wanna make one to put in my tank for extra filtration and "cheap"...

MsBkboom - 8 years ago

go to his filtration playlist it is the kaldness one ☺

Pietro Pelatti - 8 years ago

Hey cory, in your liberty molly tank do you use a xin you sponge filter? If yes, what xy-number is??

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

No it's currently a hikari sponge filter.

Jason Grabusky - 8 years ago

how do your tanks stay warm in the winter? -thumbs up on the new series

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I heat the entire building.

Roger Dedham - 8 years ago

For a second I thought you were gonna lightly bury the slate squares and force the Val to grow behind it. It might look better than putting them on top

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Except the fish will unbury them to breed on the slates.

Mark Taber - 8 years ago

Another great video. It would be good if we could see an update on the previous tank you setup so we can see them as they mature. Keep up the great work, awesome video.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Mark Taber right on.

Mark Taber - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op Awesome, your channel is without doubt, the best aquarium channel out there. I am a big reef aquarium freak but watching your channel has sparked my interest in freshwater and I have now setup a planted freshwater nano with Zebra Danios. It's basic but I find myself watching it as much as my reef!

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

There will be updates there just isn't anything to show 1 week later besides the crypts melting and adjusting.

Chris Hofmann - 8 years ago

Nice video. Couldn't u put some of the grey crush coral over the slate a very thin layer so it doesn't look like u just placed tile down inside the tank?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Chris Hofmann yeah except the fish are going to move itnoff as soon as they start spawning as they like a flat surface.

Kyle Raines - 8 years ago

Nice! Love me some Africans. Why don't you like plants in fine sand?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Kyle Raines cause they dont do well in it. It stifles their growth and causes lots of root and stem issues.

Flynn's Fish Forum - 8 years ago

Cory, what's your medication procedure?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Flynn's Fish Forum check out my videos on quarantine and itll explain it :)

VillagerSparky - 8 years ago

Best thing about this series, a lot of it can be transferred to different species tanks.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+VillagerSparky totally

Auzzie - 8 years ago

You should put a thin layer of gravel on top of the tile so you won't see it.
Just an idea :)

Auzzie - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op ok :)

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Auzzie's Fish Tanks the fish will remov it during spawning.

Auzzie - 8 years ago

I love this series

V - 8 years ago

Another great informative video bro. Excited to see how this tank comes out!

Imbellis Specialist - 8 years ago

I can't wait to see the tank in a couple of months

Michael's Fish Room - 8 years ago

Root tabs = nutrient packets of goodness!

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Michael's Fish Room indeed.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Bryan Delgadillo sounds good to me!

Justin Loitz - 8 years ago

i like the concept of the tiles i myself have used tiles before but i roughed up the surfaces and glued moss to them for a low tech carpet

Anthony Ragan - 8 years ago

I'm really enjoying this series - lots of good advice. Are the tiles a permanent feature of the tank, or only there to "train" the plants?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Anthony Ragan they have to stay or the b plants will fill in.

Adam Hedgpeth - 8 years ago

Thanks for the good ideas. I am gonna keep Green Terrors again at some point its nice to see some ideas to help keep aggression down.

binklez90 - 8 years ago

Holy biscuits that is a lot of cichlid in one tank. In regards to those coarse filters, will you be leaving just one in once they are both cycled? How much load can one of those filters handle?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I'll be leaving in both. In my opinion the tank could be handled with one, but I like to have backups.

SkyxPrince - 8 years ago

i cant wait to see the update video. so excited. XD keep the series going. I love this.

907 fishtrappa - 8 years ago

awsome video really like these one tank at a time vid!

Chuck Horne - 8 years ago

Very cool! I've always loved keyhole cichlids but have had zero luck with them....advice in a video would be awesome!

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I might play with some at some point. I have them in the shop. Shouldn't be too hard of a fish honestly.

SomethingsFishy - 8 years ago

Really curious to see how the tiles work out, could you put them maybe 1cm under gravel too to hide them and still block roots?

SomethingsFishy - 8 years ago

Good point :) No caves or hiding place for these cichlids?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Sure you could, but then the fish are going to clear them off during spawning anyways.

Ethan Reveiw - 8 years ago

love these one tank at a time vids. more please

Big Paydrow - 8 years ago

Love the new series! Hope u do a angelfish tank!

Jim Frizzell - 8 years ago

Love this video! Order coming soon!

Flynn's Fish Forum - 8 years ago

Thanks for another great video! I'm excited for upcoming videos in the series!

gutsanglory1 - 8 years ago

Make sure you leave the plant crown above the substrate !! ( Guts slaps himself !!, I"m such a plant nube !) Take it from me...the plants will rot and die! Even a little low, will cause them to die...just slower.
Thanks again Cory, another extremely informative vid.

CHEERZ !

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Thanks for watchin :)

Big Joe's Fish Room - 8 years ago

if it wasn't for you Corey I would not have a planted tank now and I'm so happy with it I want to upgrade more with it and I will after my vacation that will be my third purchase from aquarium Co-op

Big Joe's Fish Room - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op I'm going to bring it with me a oh by the way my YouTube channel I have a video of my cichlid tank basily gravel and rocks would like to add those plants to it if you do check out the video give me some suggestions if you have the time thanks man

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Yeah, waiting would be best :) Have a good Vacation! Don't forget your aquarium co-op shirt :P

Big Joe's Fish Room - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op I leave on my vacation Wednesday I think I'm cutting it too close might just have to wait till I get back thanks Corey

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Two Vallisnerias? My guess is Monday or Tuesday, Assuming I was able to ship tomorrow morning.

Big Joe's Fish Room - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op if I were to order two of those plans tonight when do you think I would receive them I live in Georgia

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Glad to hear things are going well for you Joseph! :)

The Main Attraction - 8 years ago

love the series keep it up

Nature's Finest - 8 years ago

why not try cryptocoryne wendtii? they do well in hard water

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Because I'm doing Vallisneria in this tank. The last tank I did had lots of crypts in it. Just a preference on how to do different setups.

Laura - 8 years ago

Cant wait to see this tank grow!!!!!

Nature's Finest - 8 years ago

if i accidentally taonthe inside of my tank when putting in things, not all the time. it never scratched, but, should i be scrared that my tank could break if i accidentally tap it with something?

Nature's Finest - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op yeah, i know. im taking accidental small taps. and fish running into the tank, which sounds harder then me even tapping it

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

You should try to minimize impacts with your aquarium as much as possible.

Nature's Finest - 8 years ago

why not have a fine sand? is it so the african cichlids dont uproot it?

Nature's Finest - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op i thought there were no plants on the beach because that where the water rises and salt. but you also have a freshwater beach. okay thank you

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

because it compacts too much to allow root growth. Think of the beach, almost no plants where the sand is.

Nature's Finest - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op why dont they do well in fine sand? i never knew this.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Plants don't do as well in fine sand, and I wanted to use the grey coast to buffer my water.

Scuba Steve - 8 years ago

Great video. I always thought African Cichlids pulled up plants? Always learning!

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

In my experience they dig pits to breed, which does dislodge the plants. But I personally don't see them pull them up. So in this tank they could be using the open flat space to breed with no need to dig as much.

Kosin Trouble in the Tank - 8 years ago

Could someone just cut out that middle tube from the first sponge you showed and then attach a never clog airstone? Sadly, all the sponge filters I own are like the first one and it drives me nuts when it clogs. All the stores where i live sell the same type with the tube that goes all the way down.

Kosin Trouble in the Tank - 8 years ago

Awsome thanks. Great video's btw. Really enjoying the content that you are putting out.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

In theory yes, but you need to make sure not to break off the nipple. I find the plastic gets brittle on those type of sponge filters after some use.

Vaughn Pruess - 8 years ago

FANTASTIC VID... Thank You ..
keep them coming...

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Will do, filmed 3 more videos so far today. Trying to get motivated to get back in the studio tonight :)

Nathan Hammond - 8 years ago

Hey cory I have African cichlids also and I am trying a planted tank with the same plants you are using. The problem I am having is the fish keep pulling out the plants any tips you could give me

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

What percentage of veggies are you feedin in their diet? You're mixing malawi and tangs, the fronts want heavy protein and the moorii would prefer something with lots of veggie content in it as well to the protein. A lot of time plants are terrorized by fish when they need more veggie in their diet.

Eric K - 8 years ago

My first thought with this video was that the blue Dolphins will pull that jungle Val out when they get bigger. I was surprised Cory didn't use Anubias, Java fern, and Java moss all tied to rocks and wood.

Nathan Hammond - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op they are fronts and blue dolphins. Fronts leave the plants alone but the dolphins pull them up but they leave my Anubis alone. The plants are vallis

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

What plants are you trying to use and what africans?

Haytham Magdi - 8 years ago

20 seconds in and I'm so loving this video :-)

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Good :)

g bear - 8 years ago

AC addict .. I'm always interested ....and relearning or learning something with your videos .....

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Me too! :P

The Fish Closet - 8 years ago

love the video series, but those tiles not so much, you could cover em with gravel or use rock for a more natural appearance. just an idea.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I think it looks much better once grown in. I've done it before and personally never had a problem with the look.

The Fish Closet - 8 years ago

love the video series, but those tiles not so much, you could cover em with gravel or use rock for a more natural appearance. just an idea.

YottaYeti - 8 years ago

Great video, tiles are an interesting idea. In a dirt / aquasoil tank would there be an increased risk of anaerobic substrate using this method?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I think there would be increased risk yes, but in general dirt tanks have this problem already anyways.

John Martinez - 8 years ago

Will watch in full later, but quick question-what exactly is the point of the uplift tube in the sponge filter?

John Martinez - 8 years ago

Gotcha. Makes sense, thanks!

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

The theory is that when the bubbles and water traveling are contained in a tube, it creates more suction through the sponge. In testing this is true but only marginally. The benefits vs the extra time to clean etc for me isn't worth it as I service hundreds of sponge filters monthly.

eric j - 8 years ago

interesting concept with the tiles, super simple easy to maintain cool idea, thanks for sharing pal.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

No problem :)

liquid-nature - 8 years ago

Tank Looks Good! I'm looking forward to watching those blue moorii color up!

ron foerster - 8 years ago

I'm an AC addict, looking forward to the series.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Thanks for watching.

Brock small - 8 years ago

I'm digging this series good vid.

Tetra Aquariums - 8 years ago

Do you ship to England? I'm interested in your omnivour pellets.

Tetra Aquariums - 8 years ago

Thank you for the quick reply Cory. Looking forward to see what the tank will look like.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

+Dominic and cats we dont currently. Possibly in the future.

Kazz - 8 years ago

Lol glass tops are the one thing I can't deal with. First two I ever had, the handle slipped out of my hands during cleaning and the glass shattered and went all over my aquarium. Luckily I have another aquarium that I was able to put my fish in so I could make sure they stay safe while I got all the glass out. Hoods look ugly on larger tanks too in my opinion, but it's whatever. I rather not risk dropping glass again. Cut myself pretty bad the second time lol. ALL FISH SURVIVED AND NONE WERE INJURED! Oh, and I still have my 10 gallon laying around (it was my first aquarium ever). What should I do with it? I'm thinking maybe an Axolotl tank (My local fish store picks up like 3/4 Axolotl's every month) or a nano reef.. I would love to hear your guys' opinion on it!

Kazz - 8 years ago

+Anthony Ragan I like the idea, I have a marineland hood though. It's ugly and round (My entire house is modern with sharp edges so it throws everything off) so I might have to give that a try lol

Anthony Ragan - 8 years ago

Anymore I've taken to building my own lids with window screen kits and 1/4" mesh. I like it a lot better than the glass lids.

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Jon Kamps - 8 years ago

very interested in seeing how this tank turns out. I have a saulosi juvenile tank I'm growing out right now. I'm a planted tank guy but. didn't plant this tank though. would love to see this a few months from now.

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I hope it comes out well :)

pilipinofaze - 8 years ago

Nice concept. Can't wait to see how the VAL will grow in

Lord Wookie - 8 years ago

Loving it. Super stoked for this series.

Gelu Szasz - 8 years ago

Why not use some nice rocks instead of the tiles ?? Would be more natural, beautiful and give the fish places to hide and break the line of sight

Gelu Szasz - 8 years ago

Thanks for your reply and explanation

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Normally I use wood or rock to do this. But I wanted everyone to be able to do it so I used tiles from a hardware store. Not everyone has access to the right rock/wood. On top of that using the tile allows for the breeding areas that the fish will need to spawn on. Also they are spots where feeding is done easily. On top of all of that, moorii are open water simmers and will want open territories, rocks or wood would hinder such swimming in something as small as a 75 gallon aquarium.

Alex Cordovez - 8 years ago

Cory how many and which finnex lights should i put under a 75 gal for good plant growth ? thanks !

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I doubt it'd be too much light, and with the right skill probably anything, 75g is still a tall tank for dwarf baby tears, so you'd need the skill to go along with the light to pull something like that off typically.

Alex Cordovez - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op is that too much light or no ? and i could possibly grow anything right

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

It would yes.

Alex Cordovez - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op would 2 finnex planted plus work ?

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I'd say you could probably get away with 1 fluval fresh 2.0 or a finnex 24/7 and a finnex stingray light combo.

Alex Cordovez - 8 years ago

ludwigia,rotala, baby tears not dwarf ,amazon swords crypts dwarf sag the usual plants

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

What plants are you trying to grow?

Philthy Phil - 8 years ago

nice tank.

Freshwater Tropical Fish Breeders - 8 years ago

Love the video as usual!!;) also, I know I don't really have credit to critique you- but something you might consider trying is to space out your intro from the beginning commentary. Ex. Your transition from your "why to watch to the end" and your cool green intro. It doesn't really matter, but it might make it a little smoother:)

Freshwater Tropical Fish Breeders - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op flip screen green

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

Are you talking in terms of the audio transition between the talking and the flip screen to green?

Reid Smith - 8 years ago

Looking forward to seeing this. I know labs are known for being docile but my experience with them has been that are are nasty little fish. Mean as hell. I think when people say they're docile they mean relative to the mbuna family

Aquarium Co-Op - 8 years ago

I'd say it's all relative and completely depends on how a tank is setup with them, as well as any species of fish really.