5ft Tank Journal-update
#1
Posted 01 July 2008 - 08:38 PM
Cabinet: ADA Gun Metal
Filtration: Sump, Pond Master 4900 L/HR
Big thanks to the boys at Seaview
cheers matt
#2
Posted 01 July 2008 - 10:52 PM
#3
Posted 02 July 2008 - 09:48 AM
#4
Posted 02 July 2008 - 10:11 AM
#5
Posted 02 July 2008 - 11:47 AM
Anyway it will be a nice setup once its all together Mat.
Cheers
Adam
#6
Posted 02 July 2008 - 03:51 PM
bues are growing very fast lol.
ye the boys at seaview made the lot.
if anyones after an ADA style cabnet definately see them. were looking into making some more.
mines the biggest so far.
once i finalise the plumbing ill aquascape it and post some more pics
cheers matt
#7
Posted 06 July 2008 - 04:06 PM
today ive been doing some sump and pipe work
but now ive realised i have to take the tank off
and relocate some foam because its not in place
here are some sump pics
i could be an olympic torch runner
cheers matt
#8
Posted 20 July 2008 - 02:58 PM
first of the rocks
answering the pipe question for many of you
#9
Posted 20 July 2008 - 03:57 PM
Cant wait to see it full of water and up and running !
Cheers
Craig
#10
Posted 20 July 2008 - 03:59 PM
BTW, are you gonna add a background? If so, maybe do it now before the tank is full of water etc...
#11
Posted 20 July 2008 - 05:36 PM
Kevin- well i went all out for this one. and i dont think ill put in a background, one because the wall behind is white and will show of the fish and two i dont have the money for a universal rock B/G at the moment lol
#12
Posted 20 July 2008 - 05:41 PM
You need background!... and a plastic/wallpaper one will do the trick.
Nice tank
#13
Posted 20 July 2008 - 05:55 PM
Matt, you have a very nice setup there.. but honestly mate, put a black background. This will contrast your tank quite nicely! A simple plastic one like what cichlid_hunter mentioned will be ideal! they're only a few $ a metre! I insist on a black background!!!
Also, are you gonna "mesh" your return outlet? The reason I ask is that I don't want your fish swimming into the sump/return pump, especially when power goes off because there's no flow to deter them from swimming into the return outlet and into the sump/return pump....
BTW, a white wall "might" make your fish colours appear washed out...
Cheers!
Kevin
#14
Posted 20 July 2008 - 06:01 PM
#15
Posted 20 July 2008 - 06:04 PM
But honestly bro, any background is better than no background...unless you're using the tank as a room divider, which you're not..
#16
Posted 20 July 2008 - 06:07 PM
maybe i should have a poll on this issue to ha
ye its definately food for thought
ive done both in the past
#17
Posted 20 July 2008 - 06:12 PM
If i was in your shoes, i would spend a few bucks and add a background NOW and then when the tank is full and i dont like it, i'll spend 5mins taking it off!
#18
Posted 20 July 2008 - 06:22 PM
#19
Posted 23 July 2008 - 10:24 PM
it can be tricky to get one on the back of tank on outside when its full too.. especially if in a corner
#20
Posted 24 July 2008 - 06:08 PM
Filled it up, heres the shots;
cheers matt
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