Creative Ideas for 10 Gallon

[italipinos8]

So i bought a 10 gallon Aqueon tank a few days ago and need some ideas on what to do with it.

First off, i will be taking this tank with me to college next year. So, i would like for it to be an All-In-One, BUT I am also contemplating putting a sump underneath. I have been researching and general consensus says 10 gallon tanks are easy to crack when drilling and also weight from bulkhead.

What do you think of making the tank rimless?

I want this tank to be neat and nice looking. I was either thinking making a rock wall or just minimalist with two islands.

Heres a little sketchup of the tank if i were to make a rock wall. I would make the wall kitty-corner and the filtration would all be in the back.

 

[Bluesaltwater87]

your right a lot of time when i try to drill a 10gallon tank i do crack it sometimes. but the only reasion it would crack with a bulkhead is because they tighten it to tight.
I would go with the idea with the filter being in the back. make a kitty-corner that would be the easyest thing to use. and the rock wall would be cool.

 

[TylerLSnyder]

Lucky for you, the college you're going to allows it. The one I'm going to has a strict policy on pets. They offered consolation though, asking if I wanted to do maintenance on their tanks in the biology department.

 

[italipinos8]

Leaning more towards the rock wall idea. I ordered 10 lbs of pukani dry rock from bulk reef supply. I have to see what i can do with the rock and how it would look first before i make the final decision.

That sucks that your college wont allow a fish tank. Most at least allow you to have a 10 gallon. Im going to Clemson next year but ill be staying at apartments

 

[Bluesaltwater87]

I go to college and they allow 40 gallon tanks if your downstars and 20 max gallons upstairs. but i have a house with my wife so the only restriction i have is the money. just need more of it lol