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[Blakey]

Well for those who remember me... i guess im back. For those who don't...
I used to breed Hongi and Red Humps about 8 years ago... And then sold them to breed Zebra Long Pelvics and Frontosa about 4-5 years ago.
I then sold all of them to grow my mangrove jack who unfortunately is now rested in my freezer. I still cant part with him.
Anyway after having an empty tank for about 2 years i just picked up one on sunday my first smallish tank basically a 2ft cube.

4 J. Regani at the moment unsure what else i will put in.

[cichlid4lyf]

really nice tank blake.
those plants look sensational.
what types are in there?

cheers,
phil

[Blakey]

nana, java moss, java fern, skinyn vallis.. and like a short grassy version of vallis no idea what it is called.

Only a quick scape will probably change if i find certain piece of rocks im after... but for now will do

[(Anthony)]

that looks wicked.
Your regani would love that setup, especially when they breed.
Good job.

Anthony,

[Blakey]

they seem pretty happy with it only been in there for a couple of hours.

Still stumped as to what else i can put in there besides occies...

I am hoping the java moss attaches to the read wall... and i would LOVEEE to see somthing cruising right up to the surface and stuff and chilling around through the tank

What about nigripinnis.. they still around? and are they open water kind of fish or more cave dwelling?

[Fox]

That looks top notch
I dont mind the Jewel 120's they look pretty good set up.

[Blakey]

i reckon they are great i have owned many tanks but this is so clean and tidy.... you literally cant see a single cord or plug anywhere. No heater, filter built in lights and when ya pick it up for only $200

[STEVEGREEN]

welcome back Blakey,

nigs are cave dwellers , how bigs the cube

cheers
Steve Green

ps. will have some shellies for you in about 6 months lol

[tranced]

nice scape there mate, its realy hard to find something good to fill the top of a small tang tank eh.

[Blakey]

It is super hard something will come up i guess...
I dont have the exact dimensions it is almost a 2ft cube...

here is a quick snap of the J. regani 'Gold Zambia'

Only about 3-4cm

[cichlid4lyf]

and like a short grassy version of vallis no idea what it is called.

lilliopsis? (spelling)
great pics blake.
if you are in need of any shells i have a quite a few atm that im not using.
pm if interested.

cheers,
phil

[dazzabozza]

Hey Blakey

Welcome back!

Have you got any more of that 3d background left? Would like nice if it continued on in front of the built-in filter.

Checked out my Tang cube thread as yet? - http://www.perthcich...showtopic=30031

Go for some Alto's I reckon, a must for a cube!


Daz

[Wet Dreams]

Awesome looking tang cube! Will be watching to see what else you put in there.
As for the short grassy like plant, its called Blyxa Japonica. If thats just standard sand its in it wont last too long as it needs decent lighting and a good amount of ferts. HTH.

[MrOrange]

Nice looking tank Blakey! Can I ask where you sourced the rock from?

[Blakey]

The lighting in these little setups is really really good... and i have a few ferts im adding so i may get lucky we will see how we go but if i lose it no dramas. I can get some more of that backround i got it from vebas for like $18? Should have thought about it i guess before i filled the tank up huh but it isnt so noticable in the flesh as it is in the photos.

Definately dig the compressiceps daz... awsome thread!

[nick05]

How long has he been in your freezer for?
And were you on 929 a while back? Name is familiar..

[Blakey]

i won a comp last year on 929 in may... ahahaha
and the mangrove jack has been in the freezer for about a year ahahahah try burying a 30cm mangrove jack or throwing it in the bin. not easy

[tranced]

bury it under a tree i hear june/julys a good time to plant some certain plants...

[Blakey]

yeh the good old 'Tomato' trees

[lojik]

the mangrove jack has been in the freezer for about a year

Time to try some taxidermy??
There's a dude on MonsterFishKeepers that does Skeleton Mounts.

Would look pretty cool, and less chance of an accidental Mangrove Jack fish curry