Though I'd post some pictures of what I've got. I would like to continue this thread as my progress thread
Here is the full shot...not much going on here though. That's my new light fixture, Its only seats 1 t5 12k bulb and one actinic, but I am only planning for fish only, or at the VERY most some simple corals. It was a big upgrade from the stock fluorescent lighting though, and the prices wasn't bad either.
On the right side is a litter box >.<. I dont use the closet door so that side so there wont be any freaking out the fish on that side. The door on the left side however, will be used frequently. So I will probably get a lengthy enough background to cover up that side...I dont know yet, need opinions. I used to use a black contractor bag as my background, but it after a while I got pretty dirty, It was nice addition for a lengthy time though.
On the left side inside the tank is the 'compact' UV sterilizer....as I said it was a big impulse buy...hopefully I can get some use out of it, if only as a powerhead. And underneath is my canister filter which I will be loading up with carbon and filter floss. Unless anyone has any other ideas there.
100% silicone left from my cichlid tank....hopefully I'll have an excuse to use it this time. (I have been informed from many sources that this particular silcone is aquarium safe....if anyone says otherwise please chime in here before I use it =P)
NOT SHOWN: 3 powerheads, refractometer, 50lb bag of sand, my life slowly spiraling out of control.
I think once I get my TDS meter and find a suitable source of water, and get a good skimmer Ill be all ready to get started. I'm going to order some base rock in about...3 weeks from now.
Down the road I plan on setting up a sump. Ill probably have to find a 20g long because of the narrowness of 55g tanks.