27 replies to this topic

[Neakit]

Is it negative or a realists view. Im not trying to say you shouldn't do it. All im saying is this is a hobby that gets expensive the bigger the tank the more it will cost. In effect setting the thing up in the first place will be your cheapest part of the whole build. Stocking it and then maintaining such a large volume of water will be double to tripple your initial setup cost. All im saying is if you have to think about the cost get a smaller tank.

[Mr_docfish]

.... Just need to get down to see Ollie with a sample of water and go from there.

Sorry I missed you - got a bit hectic today (or was it someone else waiting to see me?)..... just drop a sealed sample off and Ill get back to you later with a result.

Edited by Mr_docfish, 30 December 2011 - 06:36 PM.

[kassysimon]

No worries mate. I didn't have alot of time either. Might be a while til I can get back down but I surely will.
Thanks

[kassysimon]

After alot of reading and research i have decided a planted tank of this size will cost too much to run and take too much time to maintain.

I appreciate all your comments, suggestions and ideas. My decision is the sum of all these, so in the end you helped me to decide which type of tank to build.

Im building a Tang community tank, starring Frontosas, Java moss and basalt rock.

Tank you all.

Simon

[Westie]

Hey simon, I don't know much about tangs, but wouldn't they eat the moss? I got algae growing on the river stones in my tank, and the fish nibble on it all day. I would imagine that moss wouldn't last long in my tank. Could someone advise whether this would be the case or not?

[kassysimon]

Hey Jason.

This is where im getting my inspiration....



http://www.youtube.c...feature=related

[Westie]

looks fantastic! thanks for the link. I'll never have a nice looking tank like that. I just got some frontosa myself, beautiful fish! A mate that lives just down the road from me has got me addicted to them. go for it! looks like a good idea

[kassysimon]

After alot of reading and research i have decided a planted tank of this size will cost too much to run and take too much time to maintain.

I appreciate all your comments, suggestions and ideas. My decision is the sum of all these, so in the end you helped me to decide which type of tank to build.

Im building a Tang community tank, starring Frontosas, Java moss and basalt rock.

Tank you all.

Simon

I have done a total backflip.....


after a few months of having a planted tank i just cant let it go!

Im going to have a 10 foot planted tank after all.

I plan on using Dinosaur Pee as a daily fertiliser and when the tanks really starts to bloom i will change over to the EI method.


Thanks for all your help.