Building a tank have a few questions

[pogigod]

i said, aquarium gravel before, instead of the clay balls, but i think a false bottem will be better now

[tylototriton]

Sorry about that Bill, I was piecing things together in my head that didn't actually happen.

I've always wondered about in tank pumps, which is why i've been thinking about canister filters. I've had a couple in tank pumps that eventually died, and due to my poor planning, I was unable to remove or fix them without destroying the tank. If I had planned ahead I could have made them accessible and this wouldn't have been a problem. Like I said though, definitely differing to you (Bill) for all of that stuff.

And like pogigod said, I was responding to his aquarium gravel question.

~Alex

[pogigod]

yea, thats my only concern, that if that filter goes out, im SOL

[deranged chipmunk]

my apologies Alex, i sometimes forget that i need to read between the lines so to speak. the typed word never comes out like the spoken. all but 1 of my pumps are accessible. i am a firm believer in plan, plan, plan. i always think worst case scenarios, and plan ahead. no, i'm not a doomsdayer....lol i like to build in hidden removable access panels and maintenance tunnels. i even prefer submersible filters filled with much bio material, so maintenance is cut down.

if you ever see my posts in other build logs, i always say take you time, no need to rush. i believe this. the more time spent planning, pays off in the long run.

oh, and Alex, i blame your spellcheck for not differentiating between differ and defer....LOL

[pogigod]

any comments on those 3 types that i pointed out that im interested in?

[deranged chipmunk]

I'm a mantella and tree frog guy. Alex, i am sure, can give you better recommendations on the frogs themselves. Although i must say, i am a huge fan of leucomelas