Very nice pat, fish and tank! Is that just a single LED fixture up top or is it t5?
Whats your water like? Just curious.
This tank is still a work in progress. I still need to complete the canopy light installation and hopefully will soon.
Full tank
The crew
This one is my runt and is finally growing and putting on weight.
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Very nice pat, fish and tank! Is that just a single LED fixture up top or is it t5?
Whats your water like? Just curious.
-Matt
I have been following your build since the start. The aquarium is coming along very nicely. I have one that is also a work in progress. The water in your tank appears to have that wonderful tannin stain. I am not sure if it is a trick of the camera or not. Is your driftwood still leaching or have you accomplished it with the lamps?
Anik
I like your use of the driftwood. It really looks great.
-James the
Thanks Matt, it is a three feet T5. I have two 70W MH to go into the canopy once I can get the hubby motivated to help finish it.
ATM water is Florida well water. I target a GH of around 120. Ph runs about 7.8. I add some RO to the mix but need a dedicated RO unit for the fish. Only have a house unit used primary for drinking water.
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Oh Pat.I love it...I cant wait till my tank is done... looking at yours makes me want to get it done...uggg i need more money...LOL But my kid keeps draining my account, he was on his way from college to (army) drill and totaled his car, fell asleep driving, got a call at 3am from the state troopers NOT a good way to wake up...he is fine but had to pay 1200 for a gaurd rail and pay for towing and to junk it, bought him a new car so he could get back to school... But this week im buying my driftwood FOR SURE... but till then i will just keep looking at your tank....
** I use to dream of Unicorns ** NOW I dream of Discus with the colors of the Rainbow **
Thanks Anik, you should post pictures of your build. Would love to see it...how big is the tank and what do you have in it.
There still is a small amount of tannins leaching from the wood. The T5 light fixture also has one of the red bulbs used of a reef tank. Gives the tank a nice warm look.
Thanks James, I sort of "throw" the wood together and I liked the effect. The fish seem to like it too.
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The tank is 90gal with a 20gal sump. I have 12 juvies in there. It is a bit too many. I was expecting casualties, so I bought extra fish.
One day I will get enough nerve to post some pictures. I am still trying to iron out my lighting and mechanical filtration. Come to think of it, it would be better to post what I have now. Everyone seems to be very helpful with ironing out some of those details.
Great suggestion, Pat. I will try for this week.
Anik
Cool Anik, I will look for your thread. How big are your juvies?
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I Love it. wicked looking manzanita and penguin tetras are one of my favorite. thaks or sharing.
They range around 4.5-5.5". I purchased all of them in July. At that time, they ranged from 3.5-4.5". They are getting big and fat. I have been keeping fish since I was little. But, these have certainly been the most challenging and rewarding fish I have ever had. It is easy to see why people enjoy keeping these guys.
...will post soon.
Anik
Thanks Lane, all the manzanita is from PC1 and I really like the penquins also. I want to add some lemons down the line.
Anik, I have some F1 juvies from wild parents. They are fun and easier then I was expecting. Looking forward to your pictures.
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Looking good...Greens looking healthy
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Thanks Gary, if you remember I had a long road with some of these guys. So nice to have a healthy house and fish who think they are pigs.
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