here's a pic of my 280

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Well the tank is cycled and I am going to add a few fish on Wed. and Friday. Just thought I would show this pic of what it looks like now. I will add discus just after the first of the year.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DSC_0012-1.jpg

Mike

[MPETERS]

Hi,

This one is a little better.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DSC_0010.jpg

Mike

[corgi3]

:)

[DLock3d]

Good looking, simple tank. Reminds me a lot of DiscusNoob. What do you plan to stock it with?

[DiscusBR]

Very nice! Looks like a biotope, would be great for wild discus. What strains are you purchasing?

[hedut]

Good looking, simple tank. Reminds me a lot of DiscusNoob. What do you plan to stock it with?
+ 1 look like Matt tank, schooling heckels will be nice but this just me :)

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thanks for the great comments.

I am going to start with the following, which will be arriving this week:

Sterbai cories from mmorris
Rummy Nose from Hans
Bristlenose also from Hans


After the first of the year I am planning on 22, 4" size discus, I thinking of 4 of each of the following:

Brilliant Turquoise
Red Turquoise
Red Scribbelt
Alenquer
Marlboro Red
Silver Pigeon (just two of these)

None of the discus are written in stone yet, so that list might change as the order time comes nearer.

Mike

[mmorris]

Love the tank! :)

[bermyguy]

Looks good! You have done a good job. Can't wait to see it with the fish.

[HenryDiscus916]

nice set up.. cant wait to see discus in the tank

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thanks for all the great comments. I am looking forward to adding the discus, I just want to make sure that all is well with the tank before I add them.

After this one I have another 280 and a 180 to set up. I guess I will be busy and broke for the next few years.LOL.
Mike

[Second Hand Pat]

Beautiful tank...pass that 180 this way will you lol.

[3dees]

I'm lovin it. we think alike. mine is just a smaller version. I agree that wilds would look awesome. you may want to think about the reds and pigeons. i think you'll get a lot of peppering with the dark tank.

[seanyuki]

Nice tank......just curious yr routine water changes for the tank.......aged water or direct from the tap.......even 40 % w/c daily .....that's a lot of water.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thanks all for the comments and the advise.

Second Hand Pat: A little far to throw the 180 lol, I will however send you some pics when I get it up and running.

3Dees: Thanks for the advise on the reds and pigeons. As I said the discus list is not written in stone, I will have to keep in mind
about the peppering. I am open to all suggestions about what discus to stock.

Seanyuki: I am planning on about 40% every two days. I have a well so I will be using aged water. I have a 150 gal plastic tank
that I used for RO storage when I was into saltwater. I will throw a couple of air stones and a heater, rig up a pump to
pump it to the tank. My well produces 14 gal per min. so it is a great well for out here, also, I haul bulk water for
a living so I will always have water.

I heard from Hans with a few comments about the tank I will be changing a few small things. Thanks for the advise. Thanks to all

Mike

[HenryDiscus916]

tank of my dreamz!!!

[TNT77]

Keep us updated. Specially when you add your new discus. :)

[damba]

Amazing set up with discus it will look great. Btw why the year wait for the discus?
Tom

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[shoveltrash]

what will you be changing? (just curious)
I LOVE this type of tank-look! where did you get the driftwood???

btw I can vouch for the dark=>peppering phenom......I changed my white substrate for BB, and now my 2 PBs are showing peppering :(. may have to add sand & lighter background!

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Just rearrainged the wood on the left side. Hans pointed out that the branch laying on the sand would collect junk that would be hard to get to. The wood came from PC, I was very happy with the wood and the service, he is a sponser here so that is a plus.

It would be almost impossible to change the back color, it is painted on the back glass. I will be looking for stocking suggestions shortly. I think the next 280 will be set up the same but will do wilds, if I can figure out how to provide them with soft water..

I have added some fish to make sure everything is OK before I add discus most likely after the first of the year.

Mike

[judy]

this is a wonderful tank-- minimalistic, almost Zen in design, and very, very dramatic. My gosh. stunning. Cannot wait to see your fish in it.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thank you Judy. Sometime after the first of the year I will be adding discus. I just added RNT, BN and some cordies. I want to make sure that the filter/sump (75 gal tank) is well established. Everything so far is going great. Thanks again for the comments on my tank.

Mike

[unijabass]

Beautiful tank, love it

[MPETERS]

Hi All,

Well my discus are on the way. I feel like a kid at Christmas. Hope all goes well.

I have order three of each of the following,

Marlboro Red
Stendker-Tefe
Brilliant Turquoise
Alenquer
Blue Diamond II
Kobalt

I will post pictures in a few days after they get use to the new digs.

Thanks for all the help.

Mike

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I forgot to mention that all discus are comming from Hans. Thanks Hans for all the help.

Mike

[TNT77]

Pic day tommorow? :)

[Darrell Ward]

Tank looks nice, although a bit dimly lit for my tastes. I prefer to clearly see what's going on with the fish, and dim tanks don't really give a good view of them. Good luck with the new fish.

[chiligum]

I along with the rest of the people on here can't wait for you to get your new fish as well, show us the pics mate!

[shoveltrash]

excited for you!!!
can't wait to see your new fish :D

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thanks all, I have to pick up the fish at FedEX at about 10:30 AM. By the time I get them home, in the water and relaxed it should be tomorrow for pictures.

Darrell, the tank is brighter then the pictures show, it will be easy to see what is going on with the fish and the tank. I still need to practice my photo skills.

Mike

[Discus-Hans]

Sweet,

was nice talking today Mike, have fun growing your Discus. We talk soon again,

Hans

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thanks Hans, they are such beautiful fish, they all seem to be happy in their new tank.

I have been trying to take some pictures of these fish, but haven't gotten any good ones yet. I will keep trying and as soon as I get some I will post them.

Mike

[MPETERS]

Hi,
The pics. arn't that good buy you can get the idea.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DISCUS_TANK/DSC_0044.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DISCUS_TANK/DSC_0043.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DISCUS_TANK/DSC_0042.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DISCUS_TANK/DSC_0041.jpg

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Just a couple more

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DISCUS_TANK/DSC_0040.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/mpetersaz/DISCUS_TANK/DSC_0038.jpg

Mike

[JamesP]

The fish look very nice and the tank overall is very impressive. Enjoy them and keep posting photos as they grow.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

They are starting to settle in and I am learning a little more so should be some better pics soon.

Mike

[rsawest@yahoo.com]

Nice set up!

[bassmasterrob]

impressive setup man

[MPETERS]

HI,

Thanks for all the great comments. I am trying to learn how to take some better pics. So far the guys are doing great, eating well and just about anything I throw at them. They are such a pleasure to sit and watch, very relaxing.

Mike