My new 90gal!

[roclement]

Hello everyone!

I swaped my 125gal with Jim during the NEDA meeting for his 90gal. We both came out happy!
The cabinet built by Jim is very nice so I tought...why not set it up as a show tank for the only fish I have left...my personal wilds!

The background is an Aquaterra 3d thinline I got from Hans a while ago in one of our many deals, that has been sitting here just begging to be used, I placed the 2 Sera heaters behind the background and am using airtones to move the water from behind the background through the tank, by creating the current I don't end up with stagnant water behind the background. I left the background a tad under the water line so the water can move about freely. There are small holes on the bottom so water can totalt circulate.

The sand in the bottom is pool filter sand, very clean and heavy enough that it stays in place during syphoning. I burried two clay caves for the plecos, once the wood goes in the tank they will most likely not be seen.

Filtration is done via 2 HOB Aqua Clears, the intake tubes are the only thing you will see as far as equipment inside the tank, the thermometer in the front is just temporary, it will leave soon enough.

I have ordered wood from PC1, as soon as it arrives I will finish the tank and then add the fish...can't wait! My fish are not happy in the 30 long they currently reside!
Hope you like it!

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/P2140379.jpg
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/P2140380.jpg


Rodrigo

[discus day]

really this is your only show tank?!?!?!?! i would have suspected plenty of 300g from a sponsor =p

[roclement]

Plenty of gallons with fish for sale, this is my only PERSONAL tank. :)

Rodrigo

[jimg]

Very nice... can't wait to see it finished, neither can the fish!!

[Discus Origins]

Looks great Rod! Can't wait to see the finished product :)

[roclement]

Thanks guys! Mark you know any good sources for wild discus? :)

Rodrigo

[Discus Origins]

Lol I think i might be able to find a few ;)

[BOBT00LS]

Thanks guys! Mark you know any good sources for wild discus? :)

Rodrigo


The tank is looking good Rod. As far as stocking it goes, I know there is some Jersey Shore Guido Discus or something out there and whats that other one, something about the Origin of Discus in the Florida Everglades ? I would go with Snook. :)

Bob

[roclement]

:) All jokes aside, we are almost out of stock and I only have 4 discus here at home... :(

Rodrigo

[Discus-n00b]

I want that background! Its nice! The tank looks great already lol, can't wait to see fish in it!

[roclement]

I want that background! Its nice! The tank looks great already lol, can't wait to see fish in it!

Thanks Matt! Gotta wait for the wood first...hoping Rafael ships quickly but I just emailed the order today! I wasn't planning on setting the tank yet but I had some free time so... :)

Rodrigo

[discus day]

Plenty of gallons with fish for sale, this is my only PERSONAL tank. :)

Rodrigo

thats whats i was saying im surprise this is your only personal tank i was expecting tons of 300g =p

[lizziotti]

Can't wait to see it finished! What kind of wilds are you putting in there?

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[roclement]

Thanks Liz! I have some browns at home that have very strong red in them, i've had them for about one year now, just not sure what to add to the group.

Rodrigo

[ExReefer]

Looks good! That would be a great tank for Wild Altum Angelfish.

[mlov1022]

Looking good Rod.

[zhasan]

Looks awesome! I've always wanted to have a setup with a nice 3D background!! I guess I have to wait till I have the space for a deeper tank to achieve what I want!! Looking forward to see how your setup shapes up. good luck!!

[roclement]

Quick update, could not wait any longer to move these guys, they were too stressed in the small tank...

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/90%20gal/P2180381.jpg
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/90%20gal/P2180382.jpg

Rodrigo

[Discus-n00b]

Very nice personal collection Rod, they look great already. Really making me want a 3D background in my tank....I'd just have to silicone it to the back of mine.

[DiscusBR]

Looking very nice, Rodrigo. Great background. And it is nice that you decided to go with PFS and driftwook. Can't wait to see the final result.

[roclement]

Thanks guys! I did not want to move the fish in untill the wood came in and I could finish setting everything up, but the fish were visually stressed so I had no choice...

Matt this background is worthy or the work to set it up, really sets the tank appart!

Rodrigo

[mlov1022]

Nice! :) What brand of sand Rod?

[roclement]

home depot playsand, the dark color goes well with the tank opposed to white aquarium sand.

Rodrigo

[joanstone]

That background looks awesome, can't wait to see it with the driftwood. Those discus sure are beautiful, what a great set up for them.

[Second Hand Pat]

Like this tank and the background is a perfect fit. The fish are marvelous. Rodrigo, arrange the dw to help mash the filter inlet if possible. Took another look and couldn't see the inlets

[roclement]

Like this tank and the background is a perfect fit. The fish are marvelous. Rodrigo, arrange the dw to help mash the filter inlet if possible. Took another look and couldn't see the inlets

You wont find them! The only visible thing int the tank are the two thermometer sensors, one on each side, nothing else.

Rodrigo

[Second Hand Pat]

Rodrigo, that is perfect. Love a tank uncluttered with stuff. Looking forward to the addition of DW from Rafael.
Pat

[DiscusBR]

You wont find them! The only visible thing int the tank are the two thermometer sensors, one on each side, nothing else.

Rodrigo

So the background is not thinline, but it is thicker and allows you to hide equipment. I think you have Aquaterra's rainforest background, right?

[roclement]

Correct it's the thinline but i set it forward a bit, works great!

Rodrigo

[jimg]

Very Nice! I love those backgrounds. they look much happier in there.
Nice cabinet too!!

[RichT]

Nice setup Rod. Can't wait to see the driftwood in place !! Gonna look sweet !!

Rich

[roclement]

Thanks guys! I wil have to be carefull ading the wood in there!

@Jim, that stand makes the set-up! I am very gratefull!

Rodrigo

[DonMD]

Hey, Rod, that's a great looking tank. I've just cleaned out my whole system, and am thinking about a 3D background for my 125g. I should have talked with Jim about his experience that one he gave you, I was just up there! Quick question, have you thought about what to do if, (and when) things get grungy behind that wall? Thanks. -Don

[roclement]

Don, the background came from Hans, the tank came from Jim.
I did not glue the background so if I have the need, I can remove it.

Rodrigo

[DonMD]

[QUOTE=roclement;864907]Don, the background came from Hans, the tank came from Jim.
I did not glue the background so if I have the need, I can remove it.

Rodrigo[/QUO
OK, thanks. I'll check with Hans re maintenance long term. If it's not glued, is it a single piece, just sort of placed in the back? Thanks.

[roclement]

Two pieces, cut from a single piece set in place very tight. I have two airstones running behind so water flows from small holes on the sides and over the top.
I also have one AC intake behind the background returning into the main tank so not only I avoid stagnant water, but also move the heated water to the main tank.

Rodrigo

[Dis82]

ya I was wondering how that all worked. Nice looking tank

[Rummy]

Any updates?

[Second Hand Pat]

Rodrigo, I was wondering if there were any updates too? Bet you are waiting on wood. ;)

[roclement]

Got the wood this week, will go in the tank this weekend and then update! :)

Rodrigo

[roclement]

As promissed, quick update! Just finished setting the wood in the tank, awesome stuff! Fish are very stressed and swiming around so as soon as they calm down I will post more later.

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/P3100396.jpg

Rodrigo

[Discus-n00b]

Awesome, I love it. Should look even better once the wood starts getting darker, maybe a bit of algae on it too. Really like that background, I should find one like it lol.

[Second Hand Pat]

Looks great Rodrigo. I see some red creeping into a couple of your wilds.

[walt3]

that background is the best i have seen! love it! i want to put that on my 75 oceanic so bad. i guess i am going to struggle getting around that wide glass piece on my tank.:( its the old school oceanic style. break out the box cutter i guess.

[Discus Origins]

Nice looking setup Rod :)

[jimg]

Very Nice!!!

[rwong2k]

Where can i get a background like that?

Its awesome

[DiscusBR]

Looking great, Rodrigo :thumbsup: Do you plan adding a few plants? I will be waiting anxiously for more pictures after the wilds adapt.

[Bill63SG]

Where can i get a background like that?

Its awesomeTry,,,Designs By Nature...for something similar.

[roclement]

Thanks all! This is a slim line background from Designs by Nature that I got from Hans, awesome!
No plants for this tank.
Here is a side view so you can get an idea of the depth of the set-up

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/P3100410.jpg

Rodrigo

[Rummy]

Beautiful!

[Altum Nut]

Great set-up Rodrigo.
Wood matches that background perfectly.
Discus are in paradise.

...Ralph

[Discus-n00b]

Just to clear it up with some people. This background is an Aquaterra background, not Designs by Nature. http://www.notjustfish.com/AQUATERRA/3D-Deluxe/Rainforest.html Both companies make nice ones I'm told and from what i've seen. My question Rod is, is the background a flat panel on the back or is it contoured with the roots and hollow? Not sure if that was clear lol. Can it press right up against the glass in all spots or is there space between the background and glass inside of all of the roots?

[rwong2k]

Try,,,Designs By Nature...for something similar.

thanks for the contact information!

[roclement]

Matt,

You are correct! Aquaterra!

The back is not flat, it follows the grooves of the root system. Since I did not seal the back I have the intake of one of the aqua clears behind the background and the return into the main tank. I also have two airstones behind the background to keep water moving. I also have a notch on one of the sides, and 2 passing spots on the bottom so water can circulate freely, along with the plecos.

I chose to do this so all gear is out of sight, two heaters are hidden behind the background and with the circulation the tank water stays between 82 and 83. In the display you only see 2 thermometer sensors, nothing else.

Rod

[Bill63SG]

7269072691This is mine from Designs by Nature.It's flat and I sealed it in.

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks Rod and Bill. I'm looking for a flat back, because I wanted to try the magnet method of attachment. Paid a lot of money for this tank and the glass....really don't want to silicone it in.

[Bill63SG]

A lot of people pressure fit thiers in.On Designs web site they have a tutorial,but I did'nt tape the bottom of my tank,so the silicone was sloppy,and couldnt make it work.

[Discus-n00b]

I just don't have any center brace or rim on my tank, so silicone or magnets are the only choices for me lol.

Rod, is whats in there now the final stocking? Anything else planned?

[roclement]

Matt,

It's done, maybe a couple of plecos, larger ones and that's it. Here's a video for you all!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO WATCH
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/th_P3110417.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/rodclement/?action=view&current=P3110417.mp4)

Rodrigo

[Discus-n00b]

You should pickup a couple of cheap LEDs and stick them above in the canopy....put a little shimmer in that tank. ;) Looks good though!

[Rummy]

It looks even better on video. The fish are much more outgoing than I thought they would be. They don't appear to be shy at all. I love the simplicity of the set up. I am willing to bet that maintenance is going to be quite easy. On that note, for future updates, could you keep us posted on that aspect of your aquarium as well?
Very nice tank.

[MightyEvil]

I think that it is great but a few flat rocks on the bottom would make it just a bit better...

[shoveltrash]

VERY nice!

[nguyenp209]

Beautiful tank and discus!