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The fishies are getting a makeover!! Well, their tank is... I just ordered some new gravel and driftwood for them. A late Christmas present, I noticed tonight that I'm tired of the current rocks and gravel in the tank.

I was always disappointed because I couldn't spoil the fishies with occasional toys like I can my cats. Then I decided... I can give them some new decor!! Can't wait to get it.

Our tank: 45 gallons
7x Cardinal Tetras 7x Black Neon Tetras
7x Glowlight Tetras 2x Ottos 2x Ghost Shrimp 3x Spotted Corys 3x Panda Corys

Its always fun redoing tanks, especially if you have a theme. I felt bad not getting my fish anything for Christmas, but then what do you get fish?
Be sure to post pictures when its all redone.

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I used to be Snow White, but I drifted.
~ Mae West

I find a makeover fun AND frustrating. But then I'm one of those that hide the filter intake tube & the heater with something else. But to me it's worth it. Does make it challenging though!

For a treat I give my fish the smallest piece of meat from the table. Not anything fatty, but shrimp or chicken or fish or turkey. They love it!

Have fun MtbGirl!

Yes, we did find it a bit challenging since we had to transfer the fish back and forth. I was a bit worried about them because they seemed to pale, but they are back to normal now and seem to be enjoying their new surroundings.

Here is the new tank, forgive the blurriness but I was trying to get a shot of the whole thing. You might notice Herbie clinging to the glass towards the right, near the thermometer...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k16/PanClan06/IMG_1373.jpg


Here is a closer shot of the driftwood and gravel, I like this picture because the colors really "pop."

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k16/PanClan06/IMG_1380.jpg



Our tank: 45 gallons
7x Cardinal Tetras 7x Black Neon Tetras
7x Glowlight Tetras 2x Ottos 2x Ghost Shrimp 3x Spotted Corys 3x Panda Corys

Here is a close-up of Herbie on the glass...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k16/PanClan06/IMG_1371.jpg

Here is a shot of one of the cardinals and one of the black neons...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k16/PanClan06/IMG_1384.jpg

And here is a shot of a couple of glowlights. Forgive the blurriness, they were camera-shy and would not stay still!!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k16/PanClan06/IMG_1386.jpg

Our tank: 45 gallons
7x Cardinal Tetras 7x Black Neon Tetras
7x Glowlight Tetras 2x Ottos 2x Ghost Shrimp 3x Spotted Corys 3x Panda Corys

We all like the look of the natural tank better. Before we had blue gravel and rock ornaments that looked like they belonged in the ocean rather than a riverbed. I figured the tetras would feel more at home in with the driftwood and pebbles.

Now my husband has me thinking of getting a background so we can't see through the back of the tank. Looks like he's hooked too!!

Our tank: 45 gallons
7x Cardinal Tetras 7x Black Neon Tetras
7x Glowlight Tetras 2x Ottos 2x Ghost Shrimp 3x Spotted Corys 3x Panda Corys