What To Do!?

[Shovelman]

So yeah. Still getting my 65 gallon all set, but thought i could start up another project. If you have any other ideas feel free to comment...i need ideas!

 

[Sammyb]

Planted tank with ruins/bogwood/rocks and 25 celestial pearl danio

 

[Tizer]

Not the worst idea i've heard, drop the ruins (unless you like tacky deoractions) and make it 20 CPDs and it could look good.

 

[soybean]

The fact you've listed 'save your money' first speaks volumes about what you know you really should do

 

[Baccus]

Recreate a miniture Stone Henge but to make it more interesting use only materials that you can get cheap or even better for free, then track down mosses etc that will look like terristrial lichens that would naturally colonise old rock.
Hows that for a challanging project?

 

[MisssMarie]

Recreate a miniture Stone Henge but to make it more interesting use only materials that you can get cheap or even better for free, then track down mosses etc that will look like terristrial lichens that would naturally colonise old rock.
Hows that for a challanging project?

+1 lol

 

[Shovelman]

Ahahaha thanks guys! Really appreciate it! seems like the Stonehenge would be an popular challenge!
And there is some truth to the save for salt water....because for the past 3 years ive been researching and reading non stop on salt water tanks as im easily captivated by crustaceans (hence why im kind of bent on on getting a crayfish species of some-sort) and freshwater seems to have a lack of. I really wouldn't be spending much or any money on the 10g as i have substrate, materials to build the stone henge, filter etc. Probably would just drop some money on a few more materials to create the stone henge, and on the critters for the tank. Oh and if i was to do the ruins i would never allow cheesy decor, but only if i make it...lol.

So im thinking ill take the challenge....not 100% sure yet, and its also going to be on my desk.....just thought id let everyone know...

so tank set up basics.
-10gallon tank
-light with 2 compact fluorescent
-probably white sand for substrate, but would most likely put moss mats on the bottom to make it look grassy.
-20 gallon Hob filter....might try and make a diy canister filter....hate hob filters because of how slapped on the tank they look...
-Of course the Stonehenge decor! now how to make it is the question....should i sculpt the stones with my clay? Or use grout or something? Idk ill need some help with brainstorming...
Stocking:
-1 pair of Dwarf Cajun Crayfish (don't pose threat like their larger cousins)
-Either a small school of something (not really fond of bread and butter fish....)
-or a smaller gourami species...or a Betta sorority? I dont really know...CPD's are a bit ...pricey...so more suggestions are welcome!