120 Gallon Getting started

[crazycracker]

Here are some basic pics - I am no photographer but you'll get the idea.

[crazycracker]

Hoping to start cycling tomorrow (Tues Nov 2).

Planning on Hans Discus

Silver Pigeon (x2)
Flachen/ Snake Skin (x1)
Fire Red (x1)
Blue Pigeon Blood (x1)
Red Pigeon Blood (x1)
Flachen (x2)
Cobalt (x1)
Brilliant Turquoise (X1)

Rummy Nose (x12)
Cardinal Tetras (x12)

Bristle Nose Pleco (1 or 2) - won't be added right away

Emerald Green Cory's (x5) - already have 3 in old tank

Plus Plants - Still deciding

[morillonj]

aww sweet! thats the most fun part, setting up the aquarium!!

[ZX10R]

Looks like xmas morning

What no ray?

[crazycracker]

I am working on the plumbing right now w/ a buddy. Vinyl back ground is on (blue).

ZX10R - I really wanted a Ray but decided to not add 1. Maybe in the future but want a non-aggressive tank - not worry about the ray eating my Tetras.

I am also probably going to add some Rams - probably German Blue but still debating that.

I will try 2 add some pic w/ updates later 2nite.

[ZX10R]

I am working on the plumbing right now w/ a buddy. Vinyl back ground is on (blue).

ZX10R - I really wanted a Ray but decided to not add 1. Maybe in the future but want a non-aggressive tank - not worry about the ray eating my Tetras.

I am also probably going to add some Rams - probably German Blue but still debating that.

I will try 2 add some pic w/ updates later 2nite.

I don't blame you I am getting kind of tired of mine. You can't put much of anything in the tank without the ray eating it. So it limits your choice of fish in the tank.

[crazycracker]

Ok - still no water but all plumbing is done (UV & Fluval FX5). Used my own PVC stuff think it turned out pretty good. I'm happy w/ it. I am going to have to "notch" the stand to get the FX5 to slide out easier.

But here's some more pics.

[discus_novice]

for how many days will you cycle this tank?
nice set up.i am sure that once set up is complete,this tank will look awesome with nice discus.

[crazycracker]

for how many days will you cycle this tank?
nice set up.i am sure that once set up is complete,this tank will look awesome with nice discus.

It should take about 7 days to cycle but I plan on using Seachem Stability. I also have another freshwater tank setup. It has bio wheels on it. I plan to hook that up & hopefully cycle a little faster.

Cycling - you'll get a lot of different opinions on this. I have always done it. I have never had "New Tank Syndrome". So, you decide.

[discus_novice]

if you don't face "new tank syndrome" then it is very fine.go ahead.

[crazycracker]

Ok - here some more pics - sorry they are from yesterday w/ camera phone

[crazycracker]

ok - here is 1 from 2nite - Cloudiness is disappearing - yeah! (camera phone again)

[Jewlz]

That piece of driftwood on the right is so cool! Looks great!

[Aqua Tropics]

I would soak that driftwood for a week or longer in another tank before you put in your new tank.

[crazycracker]

I would soak that driftwood for a week or longer in another tank before you put in your new tank.

Thanks! It was soaked 4 about a month.

Today, I placed my Emerald Green Cories in from my other tank - So far so good - We'll have 2 see what happens.

I will hopefully post more pics tomorrow or Thurs