Hello everyone. New here but I thought I would share my setups

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  1. Drab808

    Drab808

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    I currently have 5 tanks.

    a 250 litre low tech planted with jungle Val and some driftwood. Got an assortment of tetras some swords dwarf rainbows and a bnp

    a 100 litre DIY tank with skateboard light , diy sump and well planted scape. Still trying to get a good balance but it's not too shabby

    recently setup 40 litre tank with 4 bumblebee gobies

    And about a 50 litre (haven't measured) experimental tank with emersed plants and driftwood I collected myself. Growth of plants in this tank is interesting as I'm using normal everyday garden plants to create a unique scape. Tank is also all DIY with DIY pallet wood stand and liquor bottle hang lights.

    i also have a 20 litre QT

    will take photos tomorrow or Sunday to show you all
     
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  3. Vis

    Vis Gerhard

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    Welcome, Sunday you must rest so we want photos tomorrow :)
     
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    Drab808

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    Sure thing ;)
     
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    Welcome, sounds awesome
     
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    Keen to see! Skateboard light??
     
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    Drab808

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    So here are a few pics

    the 250 litre unfortunately gets a glare in the morning
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    My +- 50 litre
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    My (edit 30 litre not 40 litre) bumblebee tank
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    And finally my skateboard tank. It's a 100 litre with 3 x 18watt 6500k radiant t8s mounted in a skateboard which I retrofitted with a lip to direct the light downwards
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    Unfortunately pictures don't do them justice. I will try get better photos at a later stage with a decent camera as these are just iPad photos. Let me know what you think

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    MariaS Retired Moderator

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    Hi @Drab808 and welcome to the forum

    Absolutely awesome tanks but I LOVE the 50l setup!!!
     
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    GaryG Fishohollic

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    Hi and welcome
    Awesome diy man nice tanks and Love that skateboard light!
     
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    Interesting setups you've got there - nothing boring there!
     
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    Drab808

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    thanks everyone. I try my best
     
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    hi welcome to tasa
     
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    Welcome

    That 50l setup is amazing !!!!!!!!!
     
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