Complete 1 Year Overview Of my 36 Gallon Top Fin Bowfront Aquarium

[@stevensmith1379]

for a young man you know your stuff about fish. nice job

[@redrobbosworkshop]

Great looking tank - everything in balance and looking healthy. Lots of nice plant growth keeps nitrates down = less frequent water changes which is always a bonus.

[@bm3aquatic]

Your fish room is looking outstanding and your scapes are beautiful. Bow front is gorgeous 👌🏻

[@FoolyLiving]

Thanks for the review, yours is beautiful. I was worried about it looking too distorted in the front and it doesnt at all! You did a great job with this tank.

[@michaelgarnier3773]

The Black Neons look awesome, great colour match for your black back ground and plants.

[@MichaelsHomeCooking]

I like this video, I like it because it is a year review of the tank and how you've had different fish and plants in one year.

[@IMaqua]

Nice that you keep your tanks for a longer period of time. Its amazing observing what happens during a year or two, not just make and break in 2-3 months.

[@TobyCreates]

Definitely, when it comes to smaller tanks, I don’t mind them being more temporary, but with a big planted tank I definitely think it’s nice to see it evolve over a longer lifespan

[@Driftinnick_Aquatics]

Aye don’t call me out like that lol I get bored of my scapes after a few months and change them up completely

[@guavaleaf4208]

I dont get how you arent getting tons of views this is just good content

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Such a beautifully set up aquarium, plants look amazing mate! Great update on it…

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

I’ve never been a fan of Bow front aquarium as it distorts everything if you view it on an angle, do you find that?

[@TobyCreates]

I was a little worried about it, but unless I’m looking at a very specific angle, it’s not noticeable at all. The only time I really realize it is when I’m filming at an angle

[@shannonjohnson4314]

Great tank it's impressive to see how well you've done over time. I prefer this over the brand new unboxing videos.

[@marlonf.naranjo6102]

It looks good! Great job

[@alexanderjohnson2309]

Thank you man. I got the exact same tank at the exact same time as you, and mine looks like yours if you shook it 10 times...

[@stephaniehayes7229]

😂

[@alexanderr4475]

Did the tank start leaking?

[@christopherbladmire]

I have one of these too and it's definitely a learning experience. Thanks for your review 🙏

[@alexanderr4475]

Did the tank start leaking?

[@MakerTom2022]

Thank you sir. I was looking into the 20 gallon hexagonal tank versus this 36 gallon bowfront, and you helped me make my decision. Beautifully done tank and video, with relaxing music.

[@brandonlatham6053]

Kinda funny I bought the 20 gallon hex tank today….all day I was like…I think I want something bigger…went back tonight and got the 36 gallon bow front:)

[@marlonf.naranjo6102]

Have you thought of putting sponge filters in the tanks. They can save you a lot of money. I bought them a year ago from the Co Op , and they're great!

[@TobyCreates]

I have sponge filters in my quarantine tank and my shell dweller tank, and they work great for those purposes. However, in my opinion, I think that they can disturb the look of an aquascape and take up a good amount of space. They are great methods of filtration, but they don’t usually work for the kind of set ups I like to do

[@marlonf.naranjo6102]

@@TobyCreates Yeah, they can get in the way sometimes. But everyone has their own personal favorite. Good job

[@SirenaSpades]

I have sponge filters in all of my tanks, too. I use them along with other filters in the same tanks - they add great longevity to the biosphere not to mention infusoria for babies. Also instant cycling when you move them around to add to new tanks.

[@DirtNassty]

Great video young man! I appreciate the great info! :)

[@jodysees19]

Thank you for sharing this tank. I want to upgrade to a 36 from a 20 Topfin tank. I love my tank, but want a nice size, not too big, not too small. I want to get some cichlids for the 36. I think you should try some cichlids too!!

[@87Aquarian]

I bought this setup a year ago on the 1st of July for $129 on sale and I have loved it so far! I will say the top fin heater is not submersible which makes it harder to hide especially being silver. It died after about 4 months of use. I switched to a 300W aqueon submersible heater and haven't had any issues since. I do use the lid as I house Killifish that love to jump!

[@Riley095]

Nice tank man,my 36 gallon bow fronts light recently became dead so I had to create a custom lid and bought a top fin 30 inch light. It sucks that they don't sell the lid on the general market

[@Ericcraft1]

Great video bud. You got my kid looking astonished on how well kept your tank is compared to his unruly mess of overgrown plants. Keep it up man 👍🏾

[@KettmanAquatic]

Overgrown is the way to go

[@kelcritcarroll]

Nice planted tank man!

[@bobbyfelix1827]

Did the stand resist the weight?

[@beautifulguitarhands]

Great job! Thanks

[@pmfield45]

Do you have a suggestion for a replacement hood?

[@Elembytes]

Toby, Great job on this video. What is that white "ZERO" or "O" on the front of the aquarium for? I have a 75 gallon aquarium currently and we are looking to downsize to a 39 gallon aquarium. I do like that it comes with an LED light too. Thank you again for such professionalism! Awesome!

[@fvvfvbbbb]

That 0 is a reflection from the light he is using to film.

[@casper2yall]

Awesome review

[@alexanderr4475]

Did the tank start leaking?

[@Imhim8567]

What light do u use

[@wibby2365]

Great tank! Everyone says this tank leaks. Any issues yet? I just bought one and im having buyers remorse

[@TobyCreates]

2 years strong, no issues

[@YassJuni]

They must have done something lol

[@mrbodyrot]

Yeah same tank, 2-3 years now - no leaks.

[@EmmaMayoral]

Is the tank (aside from the frame) 100% acrylic or glass?

[@willparsons32]

I just purchased the same aquarium... I was wondering if the light thats installed in the hood is adequate for live plants...turns out, it is! What is your choice of filtration?

[@alexanderr4475]

Did the tank start leaking?

[@CandidoMendez]

How did you get your light brakets to sit so up high?

[@TobyCreates]

I took the brackets and bent them at the height I wanted

[@Dj-xv2ei]

Hey man. I have the same tank. What light set up are you using? The light and lid originally are mediocre and I’m looking to replace it

[@TobyCreates]

Nicrew Planted+

[@alexanderr4475]

Did the tank start leaking?

[@ryanbeckstead]

Nice video. You know your stuff! I am just researching and want to buy a tank. Curious, do have CO2 running to the tank?

[@TobyCreates]

No, no co2. Welcome to the hobby!

[@gmoneyboys1]

Could I convert this to a saltwater tank

[@gmoneyboys1]

Is that a salt water or fresh water tank?

[@dominiquebeneker373]

Freshwater

[@pineapplelemon6988]

Do the bent brackets make enough pressure against the glass so the light doesn’t fall into the water? Like how safe is it? I like the way it looks but I’m afraid of accidents.

[@TobyCreates]

Its extremely secure and almost impossible to knock off

[@pineapplelemon6988]

@@TobyCreates cool! Did you just bend it by hand?

[@TobyCreates]

Yup, took a good bit of time to get it correct but it was worth it.

[@kelcritcarroll]

My stock heater does work good but it is ugly and they have temp readings on the side obviously just for looks and u just have to adjust and wait then get the temp…i have a side temp gauge that goes on the glass but I’ll probably upgrade the heater and the lid is a PAIN IN THE ARSE!

[@kathenderson3778]

Oh this lid is definitely the worst!

[@PhoenixRising2040]

Just purchased the same kit last week in nova scotia 2023 $300

[@alexanderr4475]

Did the tank start leaking?

[@PhoenixRising2040]

@@alexanderr4475 not at all yet :)

[@alexanderr4475]

@PhoenixRising2040 glad to hear. I just got this tank last week and saw all the bad reviews online. Does your tank have a rim at the top? Or is it rimless like in this video?

[@PhoenixRising2040]

@alexanderr4475 mine has both rims, I personally wouldn't risk a rimless bow front, but I'm fairly inexperienced with tank holding capabilities, I'm about to rebuild a 90g I just acquired with bad seams but anxiety has prevented me from busting out the silicone 😅

[@alexanderr4475]

@PhoenixRising2040 looks like you got the newer version of this tank. I bought mine second hand just last week and it is like the one in the video. No top rim. I am scared to fill it up with water after seeing all the reviews.

[@JoeMama-gq1wc]

wow your voice is so much deeper

[@darrenparrish5558]

It's crazy watching the 2 videos back to back 🤣

[@electricgaming9914]

Man’s grown

[@clownfish2506]

hey

[@FiletoFish4]

First comment ??? YAY

[@jjarredondo6130]

120? right now 1/2023 it's 350

[@robertberin4872]

150

[@cichlidinsanity]

Topfin heaters are crap😝