Now what should I put in here? :D

[TNT77]

I just picked up a 210g. Do you think 2 Hydor 300 inlines can keep temp up for discus?

[TNT77]

Now what should I put in this? Other than water. :)
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/318578_10150955880160300_851075299_21870443_103167 5688_n.jpg

[Second Hand Pat]

Woohoo Tnt, what are the dimensions of your new tank. It looks like it is 8 ft?

[Larry Bugg]

WILDS

[TNT77]

7X2X2 My 1st monster tank. I'm so excited. :) Going to try and repaint the stand today.

[Second Hand Pat]

Yea, I would redone the stand too, not a light wood fan.

+1 on the wilds.

[Darrell Ward]

I just picked up a 210g. Do you think 2 Hydor 300 inlines can keep temp up for discus? Probably. A couple of 250 watt Jagers would be my choice. Yeah, I know they make 300 watters now, but you would never need them on a 210.

[jimg]

WILDS+1

[TNT77]

Yea, I would redone the stand too, not a light wood fan.
It actually looks better in the pics. The true color is kind an off tan color. I went for a deep wood color for this stand since I am adding black sand.

[TNT77]

Probably. A couple of 250 watt Jagers would be my choice. Yeah, I know they make 300 watters now, but you would never need them on a 210.
I do have 2 250 Jagers coming in this week but I wanted to try and keep as much out of the tank as I can. The tank will be viewable from both sides. Which is why I wanted to try the Hydor inlines. Plus it will make it easier with keeping the rays off the heaters.

[TNT77]

stand before
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/discus2001.jpg
stand as work in progress..couple more coats should do it
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/discus2002.jpg

[shoveltrash]

wow............now THAT is an *AQUARIUM* http://cosgan.de/images/midi/froehlich/a065.gif
I really look forward to seeing the 'progression' of what you do with it! do keep updates here :)

[Second Hand Pat]

Like the new color.

[TNT77]

Finally!! Just need to put the center panel on the back. I will add the back side panels after I get all the filters set up.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/002.jpg
And this is where its going tommorow.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/001.jpg

[Second Hand Pat]

Oh yea...much better color. So replacing that 75? Hummm...that's my stand (on the 75) ;)

[TNT77]

Oh yea...much better color. So replacing that 75? Hummm...that's my stand (on the 75) ;)
Actually just moving the 75. It still has rays and a couple discus. When I move them to the 210 I'm putting the group of Shooting Stars I bought from Kenny in there to growout and pair up.

[Second Hand Pat]

I like those shooting stars. Will definitely like to see how they mature out.

[TNT77]

I like those shooting stars. Will definitely like to see how they mature out.
I'm excited to see that also. They have alot of color and pattern not to mention great shape for their size.

[Stag]

I use a Hydor 300watt. I feel it is a good heater but only time will tell. I just got it recently. It will at least keep an obstetrical out of my tank for discus and prevent me from burning them up so easily with the ink coils and constant water on it even with water changes.

[TNT77]

The tank has landed. :bounce2:
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/discus2001-1.jpg
A couple of eager fishes waiting for their new home.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/discus2005.jpg
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/discus2004.jpg
The ancient angel. @15yrs old
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/discus2006-1.jpg

[TNT77]

I just got the filtration hooked up..do you think its big enough????
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[Samsmobb]

Overkill IMHO

[Bill63SG]

Just checked out this thread,envious.Just the other week my wife and I were running the tape measure upstairs to see if a bigger tank was feasible.Can do 6ft,8ft would mean moving the t.v.,and when the 150 leaked,tore the room apart,and ran the wires thru the base board for the t.v. ,so 8ft is out.6ft yes,maybe 7ft,lose an end table.But who am I kidding,can't really afford it,unless one of those those craig list dreams happens,and winter lay-off is coming,so I can jump on it.Just ramen noodles and hot-sauce for a couple weeks.

[Second Hand Pat]

I just got the filtration hooked up..do you think its big enough????
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Tara, what is that?

[TNT77]

Tara, what is that?
LOL a little tetra filter to pick up the small sand particles and the sand floating ontop of the water before I hook my new filter up to the tank tommorow.

[Second Hand Pat]

So to clean the water surface. I have not seen one like that before...almost looks like little split trashcan.

[TNT77]

It really pushes water. I use it to polish my 120g. The discus hate it cause it throws such a current but I only use it for a couple hours when needed.

[TNT77]

My filter arrived. :) But there is a delay hooking it up. Seems I have microbubbles in the sand causing alot to rise to the surface when disturbed. :(
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/discus2001-2.jpg

[Second Hand Pat]

Seems like you could stir the sand to release the bubbles.

[TNT77]

Seems like you could stir the sand to release the bubbles.
I have been all day. :( Not as bad as it was earlier but still some in there. I think I made a mistake dumping the sand in right after I filled. I get tons of micro bubbles in the winter and the sand is silica sand so I think it gathered all the bubbles up as it dropped to the bottom. I dont want to ruin the new filter so I'm going to hold off for at least another day before hooking it up.

[Darrell Ward]

LOL! The bubbles will go away after a few days. :D

[TNT77]

LOL! The bubbles will go away after a few days. :D
Not really to worried about the bubbles its the sand that the bubbles keep bringing to the top of the water that I'm worried about. I've already had my cheap hob clogged 3 times from it. I'm worried about doing that to the new filter.

[TNT77]

Having issues with removing watermarks on the back. Good excuse to get a 3d background. :) Should be ordering one in a couple days. http://www.designsbynature.net/products-page/slimline-bgs/bj29wa-abyss/ is the background I'm getting. Ordering a piece of wood from PC1. And going to get a couple big river rocks once I can find where to get them. :D

[Second Hand Pat]

I put one of the slimline backgrounds in my 230. Really like it.

[TNT77]

I put one of the slimline backgrounds in my 230. Really like it.
You just wedged it in didn't you? I think i remembering you saying that. Does it get really nasty behind it?

[Second Hand Pat]

Doesn't seem to and you can keep an eye on it through the glass. After you cut the BG to the height you place the bottom edge against the bottom on the aquarium and push the top under the edge of the brace. Be very careful to not cut the height too short. Better to cut a little big and cut down if needed.

[TNT77]

I think thats what I'm going to do. That way if it is in dire need of a bad cleaning I can take it out. Plus I don't want to drain and dry the tank. LOL

[Second Hand Pat]

Tara, you have need to have the tank about half empty to place the BG in the tank or remove it from the tank. It is very buoyant which works against you with the tank full.

[TNT77]

Tara, you have need to have the tank about half empty to place the BG in the tank or remove it from the tank. It is very buoyant which works against you with the tank full.
Thanks for the tip Pat. :)

[TNT77]

What do you think? Its 38" long.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/IMG_9818.jpg

[Second Hand Pat]

Nice piece, how wide? Sometimes I have had to break (break, never cut...looks more natural) a tip of one of the branches to get it to fit into the opening of the tank.

[TNT77]

It's 18" wide and 17" tall. The openings for the tank are 30" long and 24" wide.

[Second Hand Pat]

Sounds like it will fit fine. You putting in any more pieces?

[TNT77]

Just the one I may evently get a couple to hang from the top. I'm going to find a couple large river rocks also. Going to try and keep it simple. I want as much bottom room for the rays as possible. I'm getting in 2 juvie female Hystrix Tues to go with my retics.

[shoveltrash]

Ordering a piece of wood from PC1
is that where you got the wood pictured? I like! :)
but what is "PC1"?

[TNT77]

is that where you got the wood pictured? I like! :)
but what is "PC1"?
Thanks. :) He is a sponsor here. Manzman I believe. http://www.manzanita-driftwood.com/ is his website.

[shoveltrash]

hey thanks for the website info! 'filled out the contact form on his website ;)
this forum is DEADLY for the wallet btw.......LOL

'will be following your updates here - look forward to seeing more!

[TNT77]

Quick update. Picking up the wood tomm. :) And the background should be in mid to end of next week. Tank is almost cycled.

[TNT77]

The wood has arrived.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/PICT0017.jpg
Ordered 3 more pieces. Going to put one more in here and two into a 90g im converting to a discus tank.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/IMG_9843.jpg
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/IMG_9868.jpg
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/IMG_9874.jpg
Background arrives next Wed. :)

[TNT77]

Water is really tinted from the wood but actually looks pretty cool. :D
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/PICT0004.jpg
Added the ancient angel and going to add a couple more fish tonight. Will put the rays in this weekend.

[Chicago Discus]

Tara that looks great ......I'm on my way

[TNT77]

This is what I worked on between shifts today. :)
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/PICT0022.jpg
Going to get the paneling and trim tommorow to finish it off.

[Second Hand Pat]

Nice Tara, pairs or growouts? Love those 40 breeders. I see the big tank is coming together also.

[TNT77]

Nice Tara, pairs or growouts? Love those 40 breeders. I see the big tank is coming together also.
Most likely growouts. I picked up a 38g cube that I really like the footprint on for a breeding tank. I have a 120g I'm getting come spring that I think I'm going to divide into 2 60g growouts. I've got a 75g growout but I'm moving my Spotted Snakes in there to pair out.

[TNT77]

Ran out of trim for the very front. But I think it turned out pretty decent.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/tbennett77/discus/PICT0010-1.jpg

[Second Hand Pat]

Tara, nicely finished out

[TNT77]

Thank you. :) I made a couple small mistakes. But nothing a little wood putty wont take care of. I'm going to start on the smaller stand in a couple days. I need more storage so think I'm going to do a 3' stand with shelving underneath.

[shoveltrash]

very impressed with your woodworking skills! :)

[Aquanero]

Cool thread I like your tanks, stands and the wood is really nice too. Great job!