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dr6run
10-01-2010, 10:50 AM
I started a 72 bow about a year ago, as my first planted tank. it was a long road to get used to the balance between discus, (which i was used to already) and plants. I think I have it under control as of now.

the first is the start, second is what it is now, and third is the "pair"... I say pair jokingly because the blue pigeon is far to young to breed. Don't tell him that, he still tries.....
smsimcik
10-01-2010, 12:18 PM
Very cool stump. I've been looking for something like that.
dr6run
10-01-2010, 02:34 PM
it was a downed tree on the bank of a river close to my house. I pressure washed it and soaked it for two weeks in bleach water with the temp maxed, prior to the tank setup.

kinda funny too, my son found it while we were hiking, I fell in love...we went and got a saw, and cut off the top, leaving a good five feet. I then found myself dragging a 70-80lb half of a tree over a mile through the woods, only for it not to fit into the car.
Chef
10-02-2010, 10:10 PM
Nice setup> Keep up the good work
Jennie
10-02-2010, 10:13 PM
nice tank, love the reds. they really pop!
Eddie
10-02-2010, 11:14 PM
Yeah, I really like that stump! And that red fish is very nice. Nice work!

All the best,

Eddie
inmisawa
10-19-2010, 01:18 PM
Neat tank! I love the red! What is it where did you find it? Thanks!
Sea Hag
10-19-2010, 02:09 PM
kinda funny too, my son found it while we were hiking, I fell in love...we went and got a saw, and cut off the top, leaving a good five feet. I then found myself dragging a 70-80lb half of a tree over a mile through the woods, only for it not to fit into the car.

LOL, great story! Worth the haul, that stump is awesome! I love your tank aquascape and your fish are beautiful!
dr6run
02-17-2011, 01:55 PM
Neat tank! I love the red! What is it where did you find it? Thanks!

been away for awhile sorry for the late response.

the "reds" are a blue pigeon blood and a pigeon blood from Hans.
jssquared
02-19-2011, 03:56 AM
It would appear all the hard work for that stump was well worth it. I have had bad luck in the past with stray pieces of driftwood. One came with some hornets!!! lol
vinny molloy
02-19-2011, 10:36 AM
I think a big piece of natural wood/stump looks very nice.