New Setup with 3D Background for my 120 Gallon

[ZX10R]

I got this 120 gallon tank last year and set it up. But after several months of it running I really didn't like how it was working. First off I didn't like the overflow box at all I wasn't getting any water movement along the bottom of the tank. Second I was getting lots and lots of algae build up on the tile I used for the bottom and was having to clean it all the time. Plus since the overflow box mainly skimmed the surface I hated seeing my ray swim in poop all the time that collected on the bottom. Third the overflow box had square edges so anytime my fish got spooked and ran into it they would get injured on the corners. So I made a decision and took the tank down and upgraded it. First issue I solved was the overflox box since I couldn't drill my tank (tempered glass) I built a wall around the box with acrylic and cut slits along the bottom so it would draw the water from along the bottom. I also cut two openings along the top so it would still skim the top a little.

Here is my old setup
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Picture001.jpg
And now here is my new setup
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price027.jpg
Here is how I solved the overflow box issue
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price010.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price012.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price014.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price013.jpg
Fish seem so much happier with this new setup and I have had a pair spawning nonstop. They have had wigglers the last 3 batches of eggs they have laid. But after about 3-4 days they finally end up getting eaten.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price017.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price024.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price022.jpg
Here are just a few of my other members of my tank
Blue Pigeon (Hans)
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price030.jpg
Alenquer (Hans)
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price029.jpg
Albino Golden (Rocky Mountain Discus)
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price028.jpg
Cobalt (Hans)
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price026.jpg
Red Melon (Rocky Mountain Discus)
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price025.jpg
Santarem (Hans)
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price031.jpg
And last my Hystrix Ray
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac101/sig4s/Price023.jpg

Thanks For Looking

Sean

[Hnguyend83]

looks nice . great job

[CajunAg]

I like what you did there with the background and overflow... I'm going to have to remember that :thumbsup:

And beautiful fish!

[ZX10R]

looks nice . great job

Thanks


I like what you did there with the background and overflow... I'm going to have to remember that :thumbsup:

And beautiful fish!

I am much happier with the overflox box now. Before I really disliked it and was ready to throw it out the door. It was a little tricky cutting the 22.5 degree angle and getting the edges to match up but it ended up coming out perfect. If you do try it a table saw comes in handy for cutting the angle on the background.

[Second Hand Pat]

Nice Sean, love the new setup. Clever design with the overflow box. Love your discus but really like the Santarem.

[ZX10R]

Nice Sean, love the new setup. Clever design with the overflow box. Love your discus but really like the Santarem.

Thanks Pat,

I have no idea how people get such great pictures of there fish I am horrible at it. But of course after seeing Matts and Jose pics mine just don't compaire.

[mwdw]

it looks great!! the Alenquer and the Santerm are my picks.

mike

[ZX10R]

it looks great!! the Alenquer and the Santerm are my picks.

mike

Thanks Mike,

I have 14 discus in this tank I didn't feel like waisting my entire night trying to get pics of them all. Took me forever just to get these few pics.

[Second Hand Pat]

Thanks Pat,

I have no idea how people get such great pictures of there fish I am horrible at it. But of course after seeing Matts and Jose pics mine just don't compaire.

Sean, me either but you and I are not professionals. Anyone who watermarks their pictures are semi-pros or pros in MHO.

[ZX10R]

Sean, me either but you and I are not professionals. Anyone who watermarks their pictures are semi-pros or pros in MHO.

You have a point there.