On my way to getting my dream aquarium...

Canadian Fish

It sounds silly, but I can't even reach the substrate to level it out. I had to use a 2x4. Which is actually a huge pain. I should have thought about this sooner. Gonna be tricky adding plants when I can't reach the substrate.

Freshcatch

Don't use anything that you can drop and break the glass! Just use a step stool and lean over in the tank... without falling in.

Canadian Fish

I'm using a step stool. The tank is 30" deep and my arm is 23.5" from armpit to tips of fingers. I don't want to lean on the tank too much. Sketchy.

madyotto

lol pile substrate up and level it out with the hose as you fill it :P

you can get tank glass scrapers with planting forks on the bottom end they are about 9-10 inch at a guess hope this help not as much fun in setting up as you thought then lol :P

good luck though dude

Freshcatch

That is a nice problem to have..... great looking tank. Can't wait to see the finished product.

boxercrazy156

Not to mention unless you are wearing a tank top your sleeves will get wet when its full my aquarium is 26 inches deep and if I have to reach to the bottom standng on a chair I get soaked everytime

Canadian Fish

So I filled it with water, took an hour. My vacuum hose fits the sink downstairs, where the big tank is. Unfortunately it does not fit my kitchen sink upstairs where the other tanks are.

The heaters are pretty much calibrated. I need to raise them about 2 degrees, but right now they're not running all the time and they switch from one to the other. Perfect!

I found this deal on kijiji:



A great deal, all this for $40. Big Al's charges 5.99 a pound so this saves me a ton! I pick it up Friday or Saturday!

Chesherca

Sounds like you need to invest in some scuba gear!!! Nice-looking wood - great price! I can't wait to see it all in place!

Canadian Fish

Me too! I wish I could pick up the wood today!

I'm going downstairs right now to try hooking up a canister filter for the first time.

Chesherca

Have fun with all that. . . I just did that for the first time a few weeks ago, too! They seem more complicated than they *actually* are, but I'm still kind of afraid of mine, lol!!! So far so good - Good luck!