from 0 to discus for <$500

[gluedandscrewed]

IMG_0401.jpgIMG_0399.jpgIMG_0394.jpgit can be done,,, 1-26-17, 12 nickel sized fry, 20 gal. for a month, in that month had to build the tank, stand, top, lights, background,etc, etc, etc,total outlay about $500,, that includes the fish,,,,,fish have been in there for 2 months, fat dumb and happy,, thats them pulverizing some defenseless dried black worms

P.S: you do have to have a Stephen Hawking type of I.Q. to post pictures here

[cjvdhx]

That background is wicked cool!!!

[Davidzil]

Good stuff!!!

[Disgirl]

Nice set up! Can you tell us about the background and the dishes your plants are in? Did you make them all? I like the stacked rocks, want to do that in my backyard, it is supposed to be great stress relief I hear.
Barb

[gluedandscrewed]

not rocks Barb, high density foam insulation covered with a mortar and sealed with epoxy resin, the "flower pots" are made the same way, hollowed out, filled with about an inch and a 1/2 of organic potting soil and covered with 1/2 an inch of the white substrate, took about a week and many cuts, puncture wounds to the hands to do the 3D back. each piece individually cut shaped and glued with GE silicone.

[DatDiscusDude]

Wow talk about a labor of love! It sure shows though, I am sure those nicks are well healed but the work stands strong and must please you daily!

[Clawhammer]

Great work on both the fish and tank!

[gluedandscrewed]

thanks guys and gals,,the process is simple but extremely messy, and all over google, my problem is the total lack of an artistic bone in my body,,,, but they do look good,,,,as a matter of fact i just turned off the water to my ex planted 75gal with my second 3D, waiting for an air pump to run the water fall,,, have a feeling thats going to become home for 6 more of those lovable little fish in 3-4 weeks with the wifes permission of course