Product review Aquarium Fish Tank ST320 - 6.6 Gallons Black/Silver

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Stone

Discussion Starter · Nov 12, 2013

http://www.truaqua.com/aquarium-tank-st320.html OK I just received this tank and un-boxed it and started setting it up. the price is totally awesome at about 28 bucks, it says free shipping but there is some "special handleing" charge of 5 bucks or so it is a steal for a complete tank,It takes me a few days of prep to get a tank up and running, so it will be a few days before I have any real pics of this tank set up, right now it would just be the boring pics of me gluing broken slate tiles to the back and painting the back black. So here is the review, the tank itself is very nice a great size as it will fit easily next to my 10 gallon on a 36 in wide shelf the glass is very clear, they did a good job on the silicone. The lid was my one concern when I ordered it, it is actually pretty nice the opening in the back might be an issues depending on if you want to replace the under-gravel filter with a hob. The light in the hood is a 7200k at 13 watts, it's not the perfect color for plant but will work, will be a bit of a pain to change bulbs there is a bunch of screws holding the cover on, but yeah there is no way water is going to get in there. the lid/hood is connected to the rim of the tank and it does have little bars to prop it up with for cleaning and such. You can remove the lid/hood easily if you decide to go with another light with no real issues other than not having a hood for the tank. I am opting not to use the under-gravel filtration, and will go with a sponge filter, it is just going to be a betta npt and dirt and under-gravel just seems like a bad idea to me. I will use the power head for something don't know what yet. I will have it set up in 2-3 days and will add some pics of what I will have done with it

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KasumiBetta

· #2 · Nov 12, 2013

Um...will you post the boring photos of the slate tiles? I've painted black before, but never done tile. Why the tile?

peachii

· #3 · Nov 12, 2013

KasumiBetta said:
Um...will you post the boring photos of the slate tiles? I've painted black before, but never done tile. Why the tile?

We do the tile because it gives it a nice look, not just a plain background. I glue moss between the tiles and after it grows in, it looks great.

I have pictures of the 10 gallon we did about a month ago, right after the tiles were in.

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peachii

· #4 · Nov 12, 2013

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Pictures of the 10 gallon planted and about a month of growth. The moss is growing in well. I cut very into very fine and small pieces because I didn't have much of it - taiwan moss, willow moss and java moss and mixed it together and glued it between the tiles.

Pictures of the 40B that I glued Peacock moss in some of the holes between the tiles. Will clip and glue further down after it grows in a bit.

Pictures of the 6.6 gallon freshly glued and with the lid off.

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TurtleBarb

· #5 · Nov 12, 2013

what kind of glue do you use to glue the moss down?

peachii

· #6 · Nov 12, 2013

GE Window and Door Silicone from Lowe's for the tiles- it's 100% silicone with no additives so is safe to use.

Super glue for the moss.

Stone

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 12, 2013

Super glue for the win

TurtleBarb

· #8 · Nov 12, 2013

thanks!

MCW

· #9 · Nov 12, 2013

Please post with an update when you get the tank set up

I just bought the same tank at TruAqua. Really good sale price :-D I was considering another tank but it cost twice as much and is smaller :|

SorcerersApprentice

· #10 · Nov 12, 2013

I'm assuming the outside of the back of the tank is what's painted black and then the slate is glued inside? Either way, looks awesome in the 10g!

Tree

· #11 · Nov 12, 2013

oh WOW!!!!!!! this is so cool!

peachii

· #12 · Nov 12, 2013

SorcerersApprentice said:
I'm assuming the outside of the back of the tank is what's painted black and then the slate is glued inside? Either way, looks awesome in the 10g!

Yes outside is painted black and the slate is inside the tank.

We love the look of it because unlike doing a DIY background with styrofoam this looks great and takes up very little (almost no) space in the tank.

Bombalurina

· #13 · Nov 13, 2013

Is it easy/possible to remove if you ever sell the tank or change your mind? If I can get permission to do that in my tank, heck yes, it's happening. Looks brilliant.

Stone

Discussion Starter · #14 · Nov 13, 2013

Yes with a little effort you could remove it

SorcerersApprentice

· #15 · Nov 13, 2013

Is it any particular kind of paint?

Chronic Apathy

· #16 · Nov 13, 2013

How much does it cost to set up the tiles, including the glue? Have you tried doing it without live moss, and do you have any recommendations for fake moss that would still look good?

peachii

· #17 · Nov 13, 2013

Chronic Apathy said:
How much does it cost to set up the tiles, including the glue? Have you tried doing it without live moss, and do you have any recommendations for fake moss that would still look good?

They were 2.00 a tile. We got 4 or 5 and busted them up, was plenty to do a 40 gallon, 10 gallon and 6 gallon and still have some left over.

No idea about fake moss, we use all live plants so not familiar with fake ones at all.

sandybottom

· #18 · Nov 13, 2013

truaqua also has a 20 gallon for $59.99/free shipping.was $499.99.it is under curved glass tanks.it has hood,light and top filtration.this sale has been going on for a year now.may need different color temp t6 bulb.the one it comes with is 15000k i believe.i first saw this sale a year ago when i was looking at the uv canister filters.i think truaqua is aquatop. atleast the cf400/cf500 canister filter,heaters and air pumps are.

Bombalurina

· #19 · Nov 13, 2013

I've just realised I wouldn't be able to do it on either of my tanks, as I have nothing else to keep my fish in whilst the silicone dries. Poops.

Oh well, future tanks shall be slated!

You should do a tutorial thread, Peachii.

Stone

Discussion Starter · #20 · Nov 13, 2013

SorcerersApprentice said:
Is it any particular kind of paint?

We use non toxic acrylic paint, I get it at walmart it is in the craft section its like 50-60 cents for a little bottle

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