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20 gal Tank

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pamela

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Hello! Here is a pic of my 20g tank which is home to 5 Chinese Fire Belly newts. Sam and Ella are the proud parents of 11 new larvae, and 4 eggs. The other buddies are Botchu, Liz, and Em, in addition to Gary 1, Gary 2, Gary 3, (ramshorn snails). As you can tell, I do not have any idea how to photograph an aquarium (actually my husband took it). If you look hard enough, you might just find two of the little guys.
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pin-pin

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Hello Pamela,

That is a wonderful set-up and sounds like those Cynops enjoy their home if they are breeding for you. I am curious how you designed those bark (the lighter brown ones).
 
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pamela

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Thanks Pin-pin! The bark is actually faux driftwood. I purchased them at Petsmart at a bargain. Also, have added more plants. I picked some out of the forest on my property. The elodea has expanded greatly. I will have to trim it down again. Anyway, took new pics of my tanks. Will post them soon. Thanks again.
 
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mark

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I went to petsmart and saw that branch thing there, and it was freakin 23 bucks! I got a smaller on for 12, but "I hate it so I am going to return it, have a nice day!
 
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pamela

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Mark, I don't pay full price. I wait until they are on sale (either 'cause they are discontinued, or slightly damaged.) I paid around 7 bucks for this one. I have also gotten some other really nice ones that were originally priced around 25+ bucks, for only $2 and $4 bucks! Just gotta be patient.
 
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mark

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Dang, thats awesome! I ended up returning my ornament, and guess what! I finally have a setup I like! I has just like rocks piled up along the back with them breaking the surface, and a water fall. I am in love, except the water is all cloudy, Im pissed. And yes I boiled the rocks, I guess I just gotta be.. patient, ha ha.
 
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pamela

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Hi Mark! Your tank sounds really pretty. I would like to do something like that. The water will remain cloudy for awhile until it cycles (ammonia, to nitrite, to nitrate, etc.) Patience is the key. Good luck!
 
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