Step 1: Collect Tank
We used a 55 Gallon tank that measured 48Lx12Wx18D. We aquired this tank with Under Gravel Filter used for $50
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Step 2: Place UGF
Place the UGF filter plates with uplift tubes on the bottom of the aquarium
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Step 3: The PowerHead
We purchased 2 Hagen AquaClear Powerhead 402 from DrsFostersmith, which were placed on top of the uplift tube with the help of the Powerhead adapter
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Step 4: Pour the Rocks
Stole 2 larger rocks from apartment landscaping, and poured 45lbs of Top Fin Premium Quality Aquarium Gravel
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Step 5: Water Gardening
Added a piece of resin driftwood and three plastic plants that were previously siliconed to rocks and left on the bare bottom tank
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Step 6: Fill 'er Up
Used the Python to fill the tank to above the power head so that they can be used in the reverse flow method
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Step 7: Turtle Wallpaper
We chose a background that has a matte finish, which doesn't photograph well. We taped it to the tank with Scotch Tape
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Step 8: Basking Island
Put floating basking area in place, this thing is well used but doesn't stay put
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Step 9: Light and Heat
Placed the UVB florescent light and the reptile basking light above the basking island
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Step 10: Invasion
Place turtle and fish into new decorated home, watch everybody freak out for ten minutes as they have no idea where they are
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