Gabriel's Contest Thread

[danotaylor]

I think Al was referring that it is difficult to grow out discus this young well. Lots of food and water changes. I do not think Al was suggesting this group is harder compared to another group of young discus of the same age.
Pat

Ok Pat, thanks. I was wondering if there was something specific he saw in this particular group. Cool beans! Daniel

[Gabriel13]

Okay... so here's my babies next new home. Its a 125 gallon tank. Its currently in my shop for "restoration". Max has given his approval so the project is a go, lol. I have to design a suitable sump thats easy to clean and user friendly but thats the fun part. I plan to DIY a 3 sided back ground and have only a front viewing panel. We will see how it goes. Plans, plans,plans. I picked up a Jebao DCP-6500 for return flow when I first bought all my tanks. I think this should be okay. At 1690 gals per hour it should turn my tank over somewhere around 13 times per hour.

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[sanjay21]

Will be a fun journey with the 125 keep us posted.

[Pices]

Did you paint the bottom that nice sand color? Looks good. Max looks excited too.
Patty

[Gabriel13]

Will be a fun journey with the 125 keep us posted.

Thanks Sanjay. I really hope that it will be fun.

[Gabriel13]

Did you paint the bottom that nice sand color? Looks good. Max looks excited too.
Patty

That is actually the finish on the top of the stand that you're seeing. The whole stand excluding the doors is made of 3/4 PlY and that's a complete board that the tank rests on. I want to do a contoured faux substrate that is made of sand but is smooth instead of coarse. It will be siliconed to the tank bottom. I haven't worked it all out yet as work is taking all my energy at the moment. It must be done though lol. I can see it in my head.

[sanjay21]

Gabe, are you using a 3D background ?

[Pices]

That is actually the finish on the top of the stand that you're seeing. The whole stand excluding the doors is made of 3/4 PlY and that's a complete board that the tank rests on. I want to do a contoured faux substrate that is made of sand but is smooth instead of coarse. It will be siliconed to the tank bottom. I haven't worked it all out yet as work is taking all my energy at the moment. It must be done though lol. I can see it in my head.

I read threads on sand/silicone substrates and regret not taking the extra time to do it. Your patience will pay off. Looking forward to seeing this as it progresses.
Patty

[Gabriel13]

Gabe, are you using a 3D background ?

The plan is to actually build my own. Aquadecor has an awesome one that I just love but it's just not in the budget for it.

[Gabriel13]

I read threads on sand/silicone substrates and regret not taking the extra time to do it. Your patience will pay off. Looking forward to seeing this as it progresses.
Patty

I hope it all turns out well. I love how clean I can keep the water with a bare bottom but I love scapes as well.