New Tank Build.
#1
Posted 25 May 2012 - 04:19 PM
I have decidied to go a tang tank.
The foot print I have available is 0.8 by 1.7, so im wondering if im should go a 5x2x2 or if I should get something more custom made to suit??? Dont want the costs to blow out to much though. Was originally budgeting for a 6x2x2 but it wont fit in the decided space so a tank around that cost.
Need to decide on tank size before I can start stand design. Any input on size and rough costs would be apreciated
#2
Posted 25 May 2012 - 04:39 PM
#3
Posted 25 May 2012 - 05:21 PM
Edited by scotty81, 25 May 2012 - 07:01 PM.
#4
Posted 25 May 2012 - 07:51 PM
#5
Posted 25 May 2012 - 08:24 PM
If anyone has some idea on pricing, ill get the tank sizer soughted and start designing the tank
#6
Posted 15 June 2012 - 02:06 PM
Edited by scotty81, 15 June 2012 - 02:13 PM.
#7
Posted 15 June 2012 - 02:17 PM
#8
Posted 15 June 2012 - 03:37 PM
1350L is alot of water to spill on your living room floor!
And IME a tank generally costs around the same as what you buy the glass for, unless you know a glazier.
#9
Posted 16 June 2012 - 07:21 PM
#10
Posted 26 June 2012 - 08:04 PM
I have not decided on lighting yet so any suggestions will be welcome.
I have started collecting some fish for the tank which will be a predominantly Malawi male setup, thanks to some PCS members, mostly Terry ( Texan ) and Peter ( Petert ).
List at the moment is as follows:
Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi ( Eureka Red )
Metriaclima Estherae ( Red Zebra )
Placidochromis sp. ( Phenochilus Tanzania )
Labidochromis caeruleus ( Electric yellow )
Cynotilapia pulpican
Cynotilapia afra (Jalo Reef)
Aulonocara stuartgranti (Ngara Flametail)
Protomelas sp. "Steveni Taiwan" (Taiwanee Reef)
Marble Peacock
Aulonocara Lwanda
Haplochromis sp. Flameback
Aulonocara stuartgranti Chipoka
Pseudotropheus sp. Perspicax Orange Cap
Dimidiochromis strigatus
Red Empress
Synodontis multipunctatus
Synodontis petricola
Probably looking to expand the list above to about 20 + catfish.
Some other fish I am looking at are
Aulonocara baenschi
Dragon Blood Peacock
Metriaclima callainos (Cobalt Blue Zebra cichlids)
Placidochromis Phenochilus (Mdoka White Lip)
Protomelas taeniolatus ( Red empress )
Sciaenochromis fryeri. ( Electric Blue Malari Island )
Astatotilapia Latifasciata
Any other thoughts or opinions on current fish future fish or suggestions appreciated.
Edited by scotty81, 18 August 2012 - 03:35 PM.
#11
Posted 26 June 2012 - 09:49 PM
personaly i would have the heaters on the outlet of the cannister less inline crap build up, but sounds sweet should be a cracker
#12
Posted 26 June 2012 - 11:19 PM
#13
Posted 18 August 2012 - 03:44 PM
Tank: 4x2x2.5
Cabinet and hood ( Black )
Filtration: 2 x Eheim 2217
Water agitation: 3000Lph wave maker
Heater: 300 watts
Substrate: Crushed coral
Fish list as below. I already have all these fish, all are small and growing out in another tank until the new tank is set up
Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi ( Eureka Red )
Metriaclima Estherae ( Red Zebra )
Placidochromis Phenochilus Tanzania
Labidochromis caeruleus ( Electric yellow )
Cynotilapia pulpican
Cynotilapia afra (Jalo Reef)
Aulonocara stuartgranti (Ngara Flametail)
Protomelas sp. "Steveni Taiwan" (Taiwanee Reef)
Marble Peacock
Aulonocara Lwanda
Haplochromis sp. Flameback
Aulonocara stuartgranti Chipoka
Pseudotropheus sp. Perspicax Orange Cap
Dimidiochromis strigatus
Red Empress
Synodontis multipunctatus
Synodontis petricola
#14
Posted 18 August 2012 - 06:28 PM
#15
Posted 01 September 2012 - 10:11 PM
#16
Posted 02 September 2012 - 06:59 PM
#17
Posted 08 October 2012 - 08:09 PM
Tank: 4x2x2.5
Cabinet and Hood (Black)
Filtration: 2x Eheim 2217
Powerhead: Aquael Reef Circulator 2600 (Wave maker)
Substrate is 3mm coral sand.
300 watt heater.
Stocking list:
1x Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi ( Eureka Red )
1x Aulonocara sp. (Lwanda)
1x Aulonocara stuartgranti (Ngara Flametail)
1x Aulonocara stuartgranti (Chipoka)
1x Aulonocara Sp. (Dragon Blood)
1x Marble Peacock
1x Metriaclima Estherae ( Red Zebra )
1x Placidochromis Phenochilus (Tanzania)
1x Labidochromis caeruleus ( Electric yellow )
1x Cynotilapia pulpican (kingesii)
1x Cynotilapia afra (Jalo Reef)
1x Astatotilapia latifasciata (Crimson Tide)
1x Haplochromis sp. (Flameback)
1x Protomelas sp. (Taiwanee Reef)
1x Protomelas Taeniolatus (Red Empress)
1x Dimidiochromis strigatus
1x Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus
1X Hypsophrys Nicaraguensis
Also have 1 Syno Multi and 2 Petricolas
My tank 1
My Tank 2
My Tank 3
Edited by scotty81, 18 November 2012 - 11:18 AM.
#18
Posted 08 October 2012 - 09:15 PM
Try posting the image code instead of a link. Works much better. Cheers
#19
Posted 08 October 2012 - 09:46 PM
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