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#366799 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 05 November 2018 - 05:48 PM
Ah off the top off my head was some course 50mm x2 sponge on bottom, some seachem matrix and eheim bio balls, then some more sponge. Then some (purigen kinda) chemical stuff that removes tanans from water(tiny tiny little things) then some finer wool on top, not too fine as it would clog very easy and flow would drop. Tried pillow stuffing as a last layer for a while to trap all the fine stuff, but would clog way to fast. I just get a big roll of stuff and cut to shape.
#362761 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 29 July 2017 - 06:27 AM
Thank you, I have a couple little Java ferns and anubius and one anubius Nana so far. Unsure Wether I will add any more at this stage. Better make sure these ones are doing well first [emoji16]
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#362750 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 28 July 2017 - 07:38 AM
Yeah thanks mate. Have added some media from filter from qt tank that's been running for a while. Should help hopefully. I will be keeping an eye on water pm for sure
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#362739 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 27 July 2017 - 02:00 PM
I ended up getting a couple l397 plecos to add to this set up which arrived a few days ago along with the filter media, so I have filled the filter with a layer of foam then ceramic rings then foam the rings then foam.
So we finally got to set up the main tank and added the plants and fish yesterday afternoon and they seem to love it.
The tank is still clearing up, when it does I will get some decent pics with the camera instead of my phone.
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So we finally got to set up the main tank and added the plants and fish yesterday afternoon and they seem to love it.
The tank is still clearing up, when it does I will get some decent pics with the camera instead of my phone.
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#362663 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 21 July 2017 - 06:30 PM
The little guys have really settled down in the qt tank and seem quite comfortable even noticing abit of lip hierarchy starting to form already, they are getting fed about 3 times a day at the moment and eagerly take everything I have put in so far
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#362662 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 21 July 2017 - 06:20 PM
OK guys, not much left to do now, finally finished the cabinet and hood. Got the lights programed and most of the bits in the cabinet tided up. Found some satanoperca and got them delivered on Wednesday, they are currently in a qt tank which has been up for about 4weeks or so now, until the big tank is fully set up. Also got a few plants from Aquotix as well. But unfortunately everything is waiting on the filter media which seems to be taking forever to arrive.
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#362536 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 15 July 2017 - 06:07 AM
Thanks guys, down to the business end now. Just left to fill the filter with media and sort out the hoses coming over the edge of the tank, as they don't sit against the glass properly. Tidy up the cabinet from all the cables and,... In goes the fish
Oh and some plants ✌️
Oh and some plants ✌️
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#362525 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 14 July 2017 - 08:55 PM
Another update..
Been pretty busy trying to get this thing finished, finished fixing all the cabinet together, doors aligned cabinet lined and hinged. Still to get some struts of some sort to help with the lid. In hindsight I should have made the lid in two instead of one as it has abit of weight to it. I have sealed all the timber. Oh also fitted lights into the hood, with a door on the side of the hood to access the controls on the light. Also found some PFS and have washed and placed in the tank. Ah man lots done and still lots to do. Oh also got a couple 220lt drums for the RO just need to get a pump to make the water changes easier. Il stop rambling and add some pics
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Been pretty busy trying to get this thing finished, finished fixing all the cabinet together, doors aligned cabinet lined and hinged. Still to get some struts of some sort to help with the lid. In hindsight I should have made the lid in two instead of one as it has abit of weight to it. I have sealed all the timber. Oh also fitted lights into the hood, with a door on the side of the hood to access the controls on the light. Also found some PFS and have washed and placed in the tank. Ah man lots done and still lots to do. Oh also got a couple 220lt drums for the RO just need to get a pump to make the water changes easier. Il stop rambling and add some pics
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#362438 Hi Guys,
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on 08 July 2017 - 05:32 AM
Thanks Chris, my partner has been pretty supportive actually with me having house like a construction site for the last few weeks. I have a eheim 2260 on its way in the mail to connect to it. Planning to stock geo's if I can find some
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#362420 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 07 July 2017 - 02:55 PM
Planning on one largish group of the same species at the moment. See how we go
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#362419 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 07 July 2017 - 02:48 PM
Thanks mate, so am I just quietly haha.Looks great mate! Looking forward to seeing this up and running.
What species are you looking at stocking?
It all kinda depends on what is available. But aiming towards G. Bracybracyus, branco, and can't remember the others off the top of my head.
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#362415 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 07 July 2017 - 01:09 PM
Forgive me if the pics don't quite line up the the text, already an existing build thread on another forum. I tried to simplify the post abit so there is less to read.
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#362413 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 07 July 2017 - 01:00 PM
OK guys, a little update on the build. I have purchased an eheim 2260 and waiting for it to arrive. As for the sand I went to local pool shop and they don't have any plain silica sand so I'm not sure what I'm going to do about that yet.
My RO unit turned up as well so have been getting that set up and slowly filling the tank to leak test it.
Have also continued on with the stand and hood, working out sizes and door placement ect. The lights I have are reasonably heavy so iv built the hood to hold them.
Still left to finish glueing up the doors and fixing all the timber to the cabinet and hood
My RO unit turned up as well so have been getting that set up and slowly filling the tank to leak test it.
Have also continued on with the stand and hood, working out sizes and door placement ect. The lights I have are reasonably heavy so iv built the hood to hold them.
Still left to finish glueing up the doors and fixing all the timber to the cabinet and hood
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#362412 6X2X2 Geophagus Build
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on 07 July 2017 - 12:49 PM
Hi guys,
. A little background story to start, I live in remote WA and have dreamt of a large SA set up for a good 5+ years, due to many reasons been putting it off.
Well not any more, finally pulled the pin on a 6x2x2 black silicone from aqotix in Perth, and got a removalist to transport it some 1500km north. Needless to say I was stressing until it arrived safe and sound. In the mean time I set to building (part of) my stand and collecting some decor and organising some equipment. I will try and update this thread as the tank progress happens. For now il add some photos, the best part hope you enjoy
. A little background story to start, I live in remote WA and have dreamt of a large SA set up for a good 5+ years, due to many reasons been putting it off.
Well not any more, finally pulled the pin on a 6x2x2 black silicone from aqotix in Perth, and got a removalist to transport it some 1500km north. Needless to say I was stressing until it arrived safe and sound. In the mean time I set to building (part of) my stand and collecting some decor and organising some equipment. I will try and update this thread as the tank progress happens. For now il add some photos, the best part hope you enjoy
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#362410 Hi Guys,
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on 07 July 2017 - 12:15 PM
Well I joined this site a couple years ago now but due to many reasons put it all on hold for a while. Until recently when I finally got a 6x2x2 from Aquotix. I have started a build thread on another forum, not sure if I'm allowed to like to it or not or even how to link to it if I can. But il add a couple pics to entice haha.
I do have a ton of pics of the build so far if anybody is interested.
Cheers willy
I do have a ton of pics of the build so far if anybody is interested.
Cheers willy
