Thank you so much. Really appreciate the kind words. It's been my pride on joy - right by side as I'm typing this. OH NO... I've just felt the all too familiar itch to scape another tank!

@@skootsmcbeeten super jealous! I just got a 55 and looking at the size of it I'm realizing the sheer amount of plants I'm going to need. How many tropica cups did you get to start? I feel like I'm going to need to spend more money on plants than I did on the tank

I do ineed. The filter is a ADA Super Jet Filter ES-1200. Very expensive for what is is - paying for the name there I think. In hindsight, I might have opted for a cheaper alternative that does just as good a job... though it is very pretty.

and an inline heater that heats the water as it travels from the tank to the filter.

I use 2 NICREW Planted LED Aquarium Light, 24/7 Automated Aquarium Lights. I have smaller version on a nano tank that doesn't do the 24 thing, so I have to have it on a timer. This... I just set it and forget it and they're relatively inexpensive.

Firstly, I'm sorry for my late reply to this. I've been super busy, but still - I'm sorry about that. I fell lucky with the two large pieces of driftwood. I'm sure I'm far from being alone in ordering it online and having a tiny piece delivered. I travelled to 4 different aquarium stores, even trying a couple of stores that catered to reptiles and amphibians... until trying my most local (and smallest) aquarium store. Thinking they would never have really large pieces in stock. I walk in and RIGHT THERE in front of my eyes on the floor were these. I nearly tripped over getting to the store owner to ask if they were already sold. "No, not sold. I was going to cut them into smaller pieces because no one wants them that big." She said. "I MUST HAVE THEM!" I replied. If I had to give advice, it would be either; go to as many stores as you can to find decently large pieces OR contact a retailer that specialises in aqua-scapes (like Aquarium Gardens in the UK) and ask them if they have/if they could source you some really good pieces of driftwood. If they're decent at what they do, they'll be happy to help. *looks at the wall of text I have just typed out* Oh dear, sorry about that haha. Hope it helped in some way. Thank you - Skoots

@@skootsmcbeeten thanks so much man! I’ve been looking online for ages and they’re all selling super small pieces, so maybe l have to head to a few stores around me! This video honestly inspired me to do my tank renovations and I’m super excited to see how it turns out!

crushed lava rock

100cm x 50cm x 50cm. 55 gallons. I now have a 150 gallon tank in that spot though.

Bah hahahahaha!

Thanks for the input. Unfortunately for me, I'm not lucky enough to have a dedicated 'tank room' or even room at all that has plenty of space to position cameras as and where I'd like to. In this relatively cramped room I had to do what I could with the options available to me right now. This was my only, and therefore, best option.

Hey, it is a good suggestion, though maybe a bit tactless- and your answer really made me appreciate your efforts even more. Thanks for the video! It's maybe not as polished as others, but the tank is gorgeous and I deeply appreciate the shared knowledge. Peace and happy tanks, my friend!

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