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[Cu455]

I setup a small tank for smaller fish. Right now there are ~15 golden shiners. Once the shiners get bigger I am going to move them to my larger tank.

I kept the setup simple. Kessil LEDs, sponge filter and some plants. I plan on adding a small powerhead and some more sand.

The link below shows some in my hand for size refrence.

http://forum.nanfa.o...6722-shiner-id/

Video and some pictures.

[keepnatives]

I'd be nervous with that stand.  Looks like at least a 15 gallon over 100 pounds on what looks like a tv tray.

[gerald]

Yeah, or a 20 gal long, probably 170+ pounds.  I'd suggest building or getting a better stand QUICK!  Cinderblocks and boards if necessary.

[Cu455]

I have used the stand many times with no problems. I even had a 40 breeder on it. My luck ran out. As I was sleeping I either heard water falling. I get up and see the stand is a little off. I lift the tank to stop the water from flowing over the rim. I then realized that the side cracked and the water was coming though the crack. Then the side and bottom of the tank busted. Water, sand and fish everywhere. I am pretty sure I collected all the fish. I was kind of bummed out and didn't want to deal with the fish so I put them in a storage bin with an airstone. Today I will be fixing their setup. I have added a few cave fish.

[9darlingcalvi]

That stinks


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[Chasmodes]

Ouch!

[gerald]

Aside from the inadequate stand, that tank might have failed anyway, even on a good stand.  The rim design (sliding top) indicates that It's made for land animals, and might have thinner glass than tanks made for filling with water.  The critter-tank manufacturers do that with larger tank sizes; not sure about a 20-Long.   Good thing you have a fire hydrant in that room for washing the floor.

[Cu455]

The rim is because the tank is an all in one setup. There are lights and filtration in the original hood. No need to use the fire hydrant to clean up, I just let the maid do her thing with a broom and mop. 

[Fisher88]

Aside from the inadequate stand, that tank might have failed anyway, even on a good stand.  The rim design (sliding top) indicates that It's made for land animals, and might have thinner glass than tanks made for filling with water.  The critter-tank manufacturers do that with larger tank sizes; not sure about a 20-Long.   Good thing you have a fire hydrant in that room for washing the floor.

Why will someone clean their floor with a fire hydrant? He will want to remove water not add water.