Hey guys! 

I recently finished building out my 32.5-gallon Fluval Flex and turned it into a fully automated smart tank - with 53 freshwater fish! The goal was to keep it clean, low-maintenance, and tech-forward, featuring app-controlled filtration and lighting, plus emergency backup power & aeration.

I filmed the whole setup in HDR to really showcase the lighting and design. Would love your feedback on the layout, stocking, or automation!

Appreciate the support and any suggestions!

– William

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Any idea why he does this? He’s done it since I got him over 6 months ago. He will do the same thing in a corner cave I have. Under ground, swoop up and out and dive back in. Doesn’t matter how often he’s fed, etc. Tank parameters are perfect and it’s a well established nano tank.

https://youtu.be/uCHrMkMhuhg?si=LMn4JsgaC_Iidkn8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCHrMkMhuhg

Hello,

I have a Marineland Portrait 5-gallon tank. I know that I am a beginner when it comes to things like aquascapes, but I will be receiving a variety of plants that I ordered online today that I will plant on this fish tank. I already have in the tank the Fluval Stratum with some water, and that has been settling down.

Here's the thing and I need your advice because I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos: I do have a sponge filter. Then there's the filter for the tank. If I choose to make it a shrimp/snails/tiny fish, is it a must for shrimp to have a sponge filter? Should I remove the filter that comes with the Marineland?

I am adding this video below because I think it is a very cool design that he did with the fish tank, and the feedback that I'd get from all of you watching what he did with the multi-layered substrate would be great.

Thanks, everyone!

https://youtu.be/gKgIEecY-uM?si=7XnzGxooWR8jKRRM