PokeSephiroth's 15 Gallon Column Tank (Finished Setup)

Got this tank for free from a friend... said he used it for a saltwater tank, and realized it was waaaaaaaaaaay too small, so he kept it in storage for the longest time, and decided to give it to me... Basically looks like brand new! I might have to change the filter, because it's one of those aqueon HoB filters that comes bundled with the tank. But I s'pose if it's just going to be a shrimp tank.... maybe that will suffice for now. *shrug*

I put in one of my madrona wood pieces in it, and it fits like a glove, like it was MEANT for it. I plan on making this a shrimp tank.
Tank Dimensions are 13x13x24

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And the MTS consumes another! Right on man

Addicted2CAs................. *huff huff huff huff* KHAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!!! hahaha, I couldn't resist. He was either going to throw it away or give it to me. So, I chose with the latter option.

Nice score Poke...!

fishloverRon, thank you! I plan on keeping my eyes out for items at the auction for this 15 gallon! I already have the sand and madrona wood... just need a couple more things for it.

ahhhhhh, copy cat! lol, thats the same tank I have that I'm setting up for shrimp as well... killin me Poke!

Lamental Jester, I POSTED IT FIRST!! That makes you the copycat

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Of course you know, this means war
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Lamental, Jester, *nostril flare*[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Hahahaha, we'll have a 15 column shrimp tank showdown!!!
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you guys should have a poll showdown on here. Both of you setup your shrimp tanks, then like the POTM submit pics to a 3rd party who will make the thread then let everyone vote on it!

Lamental Jester, Challenge Accepted.
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One more thing, should we have some kind of rule or guideline as to when we should have the tanks finished by?

Addicted2CAs, that sounds like fun. I wonder... who should play the 3rd party poster/Referee..........?
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Hmmm, I dunno if it's a good idea... I know your self esteem is quite fragle, I wouldn't want it to shatter when you loose

Time frame? Ugh I have no idea

POWER OVERWHELMING!!!

We can give it till the end of the month maybe?

Oki doki

Lamental Jester wrote:I know your self esteem is quite fragle, I wouldn't want it to shatter when you loose

Couldn't resist...

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I made a 5g bowfront walstad last night. So hah!!!!

BillHN,
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O ye?
CrazedAce and his wife saw it last night 7:30 PM.
Ask him urself!
(that and I just sa

O ye?
CrazedAce and his wife saw it last night 7:30 PM.
Ask him urself!
(that and I just saw this post, i would've taken a pix earlier xD....

It's on!
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Oh, so I see you've copied me with the manzanita wood. Hmm. Okay. I see how it is. ;-)

Copy? Aren't you using madrona wood?

Omg. I want that wood

BillHN: It's two pieces, got them both together for $18

Lamental Jester, ah yes, Madrona it is. Although, I was talking more about hardscape-wise. =P I s'pose we should refrain from posting pictures, so as to not have "similar-looking" setups.

BillHN, LJ here is using Manzanita Wood, methinks (yes?) . . . Cory from Aquarium Co-Op has a BUNCH of Manzanita Wood at REALLY great prices! Definitely worth the visit, because he's the ONLY one that sells Manzanita Wood in a store. A lot of people end up ordering online because it's not as readily available in stores. So yeah... definitely check his shop if you haven't already.

I got some more manzanita wood on the way too, I'll be picking out the best ones for my 15... goin' nuclear on your buttocks

Lamental Jester, briiiiing iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!! <3

I'm thinking we are going to be see some super creative aquascaping now that this is a competition!

Thanks for the tidbit on the manzanita at the Co-op as well!

Addicted2CAs wrote:I'm thinking we are going to be see some super creative aquascaping now that this is a competition!

Haha, Poke and I should just keep building up the hype, then when the end of the month comes, our tanks just have those ceramic fish ornaments you get at the big box stores!

Lamental Jester, omg, it's so crazy how you and I think a like!! So scary! I was thinking of photoshopping a tank that's just fully decorated with a whole bunch of spongebob decor and a plastic fish that says "DERPDERPDERP, IMMA FISH...!" hahahahaha!!!!

Yah, well, my fish and crays like my fantastic, algae and moss-covered plastic cave and little hut dealy way more than your lame wood anyways.

Y'all are HATERS.

Done.

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Yikes that 2nd thing is horrendous

ADBLOCK TO THE RESCUE!

Hahahahahahahaha.... know your pokemon, pbmax! =P

Really though, that super mario theme would just be a PAIN to clean... definitely fits into the neon colored castles category though.

Pokemon is a couple decades too late for me

I did find it amusing that it blocked all the images both you and LJ have been posting when I tried to block that image... had to step back to specifically THAT one, instead of the whole site. NERDS!

Toothbrush, man. You're on your own with the spot algae though...

pbmax, no thanks. I would definitely just go with the natural look, than anything else. Hahaha... when I start decorating my tanks like that, would only be if I were hired to set up a tank at a video game convention or something. Hah.

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Sure; I'm just sayin'. Gotta do something with all those crap toothbrushes the dentist gives out...

Every time I see that guy I think of these guys, which I suppose both dates and categorizes me, but whatever.

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LOLOLOLOLOLO TOO GOOD!! XD!!!!!!!!!

Oh man... I can't wait to get that soil all ready for the 15 gallon tank. Hrm hrm hrm hrm hrm...

Soil is all ready and mineralized. Added it into the 15 gallon, and is capped. . . . but still don't have plants to put in it. Oh, I sure do hope that the auction tomorrow will reap me some good rewards.

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omg I just died

I bet a $5 filing cabinet would be a perfect stand for that. I use a black one for my 20 tall. Cheap, sturdy, and you get some storage space.

Got a stand at Goodwill in Silverdale, and it fits PERFECTLY for my tank. It also has two drawers which are adequately sized for storing any aquarium stuffs, fish food food, and whatnot.

I think I'm done. Tank is planted, and all I can do now is wait for the plants to grow and "fill-in" so to speak. I'm just about done dealing with Riccia Fluitans. That stuff is a MESS. lol. Just gotta do some water changes here and there, then fill'er up with some shrimp . . . maaaaybe some neon tetras. Doubtful though. But we'll see. Battle strategy? Pffft... please. ;-)

But, before you start looking at the photos, I would suggest playing this in the background first.


.....is it playing yet?


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How about now?


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Now?


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Okay.

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MTS GO!

Already added some MTS, harvested some of them from my 10, 36, and 55 gallon tanks. Hahaha XD... added some Albino Bristlenose Plecos and Red Cherry Shrimp in there as well.

I hate to rain on your parade but electricity and water do not mix.

Pikachu has to go! You need more water type Pokémon in there, like a Squirtle!

DMD123, hahahaha!! Look at you! Kudos for knowing pokemon knowledge! I did have a squirtle toy, unfortunately it had some electronics inside it, so I opted for Pikachu.

I wish I had a goldeen or seaking in there, unfortunately I don't have them... so I had to make do with what I had. Imagine putting a fire-type pokemon in there! LOL