180 Reef to planted Discus tank

[Whiskey]

Wow,... What a bummer ending to such a great thread.

How is the Paludarium doing?

Whiskey

[fullmonti]

YES very sad. I found them a home, a couple just north of here, last I heard they where doing well.

The paludarium has all been planed out (not as easy as you may think). Was going to have it built but finances & shipping would not permit it. About ready to order the glass to build it my self (never built a tank before). I'll post a link to build thread when I finally get it underway.

[Whiskey]

I've never built one either! Were you able to get the old tank out? What did you have to do to get it out?

Whiskey

[fullmonti]

One of the guys from my LFS wants it for a snake I think. I have already cut part of the builtin canopy out to make room for a 48" tall paludarium tank, so the old tank can come out easy now. Wont be easy getting it down the stairs though, about 400 lbs.

I just heard from the folks who bought my discus. The pair have spawned for them already. I'm so glad they all came through this OK.

[fullmonti]

Thought some might like to see what I made in the spot the old tank was in.

I miss my discus (Spike especially) but have to admit, this type of tank is more fun than any kind I have ever had before.





Been a few changes/additions since, but you can check the build thread if you'd like.

http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/mem...-my-first.html

Hope all is well
Jim

[AQUAGEORGE]

That is so freaking cool! Thank you for sharing! Now that gave me some ideas. lol

Are all those live plants? If so, what are they? They're beautiful!

[fullmonti]

Very much so. About two dozen kinds of orchids, two kinds of pitcher plants, bromeliads, piece lilies a rabbits foot fern & a few other odds & ends, and of course some under water too. Just got some lizards, two long tail lizards & four green anoles (Florida chameleons although they aren't true chameleons).