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[nick05]

I've had this tank running since Jan 6 this year and didn't think I would need a journal for it, assumed I could just post pics at the end once it's finished but I keep changing my mind on things so not sure it will ever be finished haha.
So here's where I'm at.....

I've always wanted a 6x2x2 display, but I made the decision about 3 years ago to set up breeding tanks in the garage instead of a nice display. Now I finally have what I wanted.
I have finally sold off my old 3ft that this replaced and I'm loving the extra room (inside the glass, not so much outside it :|)

In the xmas hols I went and visited Pacco at Vebas (which is quite the trip from Greenwood but well worth it)


So I got it home and in the garage cos I really wanted to go down the black background path.


Then got a few helpers around to help move the tank in place, and let someone else get the cannisters running for you. I was supervising to make sure they would start ok.


And the tank with some fish swimming around in it.



The rock is huge! Doesn't look it in the tank but is very very heavy.





I'm not terribly happy with my current, lighting, filtration or rockwork so plans are in motion for all of them.
Will update with pics as I get through my list.

[sue]

Nice looking tank Nick. It's a work in progress - well worth it.

[Bowdy]

I like that cabinet mate good work. What filtration are you using? Any reason why you dont fill the tank up ?

[nick05]

Thanks

I'm currently using an aquaone 1200 and an otto 450, but I will be changing these to a Fluval Fx5. I just want one intake and one outtake opposed to 2 of each atm. Also the otto equipment is green which doesn't look too flash against the black background
Water level was low because I wasn't sure how much water would be taken up by the rocks. Will update with new scape on the weekend.

[Furnix]

Awesome start!

i think my next tank will be a 6x2x2. What are you stocking it with?

[werdna]

About time you got a semi decent sized tank Ick

[nick05]

Awesome start!

i think my next tank will be a 6x2x2. What are you stocking it with?

Currently it has
8x Placidochromis sp. ''Phenochilus Tanzania''
6x Metriaclima sp. "Membe Deep"
6x Aulonocara rubescens
10x Labidochromis caeruleus
1x gold spot pleco

And a couple of mpanga that I haven't been able to catch and remove yet, but I plan on only leaving those species and just increase numbers of each.

About time you got a semi decent sized tank Ick

When do we get to see pics of your display?


I managed to rearrange some rock work, added some in.


And today my fluval fx5 arrived, so just trying to work out what media and in what order I'm going to use, but will prob get that running on the weekend. Can't wait

[Jnr]

Looking good mate!!

[nick05]

So after mucking around and choosing my media I'm nearly ready to get the filter going.
Polishing pad to go on top of the japanese matting.

Looking good mate!!

Thanks Az for the comments.


Nick


edit: fixed names so not confusing

Edited by nick05, 23 February 2012 - 07:43 PM.

[sue]

Looking good Az

[Bowdy]

What are the large media blocks you have there nick ?

[Evil_Boof]

this tank looks awesome nick, love the choice of fish and the stone you put in there..

cant wait to see some more pics when the fish grow up =]

[nick05]

What are the large media blocks you have there nick ?

I can't remember what they were called, they were given to me by another member on here to try out, they were supposedly great and he was going to be bringing them in but things ended suddenly for him Will see how they go, hopefully work well, I have them mixed thru the basket with the balls.

this tank looks awesome nick, love the choice of fish and the stone you put in there..

cant wait to see some more pics when the fish grow up =]

Thx This is the hardest part now, waiting for all the fish to grow out to their full potential, I think I have 2 or 3 male phenos so can't wait to see them fully grown, and also the father of my rubescens is a real solid blood red full time, so I'm hoping mine pick up that colouration!
And I recently lost my sole male membe deep, so I'm waiting on another one to be sent over how ever I think numbers on them are getting very low around the country so hopefully they will breed for me. The dom female is very gravid atm. Hopefully I get the male soon

[nick05]

Will have to get a new FTS as the rock work has changed but here is some nice pics of the King of the tank.
Any one know what it is?




Also another great pic

[dazzabozza]

Sweet pics. The King looks to be a fusco.

[booze]

those fish look awesome. nice work.

[halfmooner]

beautiful fish. Macrastoma? or fusco?

[nick05]

Good guess halfmooner as I too thought it was a macrostoma but has since been correctly identified as Tyrannochromis nigriventer, turns out it is highly unlikely there are any macros in Australia.
They are a great species to watch. He will dominate the tank but also be gentle in it and let the smaller species live lol