Mogurako
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meegosh said:
That or you can order fish from Dave that are already sexed. They tend to be a little more but worth it IMO.
meegosh's 75G Geophagus Tank
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That or you can order fish from Dave that are already sexed. They tend to be a little more but worth it IMO.
Wy Renegade
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Personally, I've always had pretty good luck keeping a single subdominant male in with the mix. He provides a bit more of a target for the dominant male than the females, and provides you with a back-up in the event that something happens to the dominant male.
Okay, it has been a while since I last updated this thread. I'm afraid I've changed my mind again. After reading up on Mbuna cichlids I've decided to change my mind again. I know, I know. 
I'm not going to give away the "main attractions" just yet. You'll have to wait and see what I came up with. Tank will be up and running this weekend. Should have the first batch of fish in next week sometime.
I literally just paid for my order of 10 Diamond Tetras and 6 Peppered cories from severum mamma and HN1. They should be in late next week and will most likely be the first additions in the new 75g tank.
The "main attractions" will be in shortly after, maybe in two weeks the latest. I'm really looking forward to the new set up. I'm hoping I'm going to be able to keep my koi angel, and upside down catfish. Maybe even the kuhlii loaches too. I'm going to rehome the kribs and clown loach though.
I realized I haven't posted any pictures of the tank yet. I've been busy with finishing the bar off. Accept pictures of the bar for now.
The day we moved in:
As of last weekend:
I have since added a piece of plywood that rests on the 2x4" that runs across the back. There is a 2' deep counter top that sits under the bar top. The tile is adhered to the plywood and the grout will be added shortly. The trim pieces are all stained and ready to be added once I'm done with the counter top. I got a couple more coats of polyurethane to do on the wainscoting also.
The tank is going to be where the yellow wire is coming down the wall. I got power ran to the bar and a junction box above where the tank will be for lights and then I will run it through the wall into the stand for the heaters/filters. The stand will be built with the same wainscoting and stain so it should look nice.
Front view without polyurethane:
Oh, and as much as I love the 70's carpet - it will be replaced after the Holidays.
I'm not going to give away the "main attractions" just yet. You'll have to wait and see what I came up with. Tank will be up and running this weekend. Should have the first batch of fish in next week sometime.
I literally just paid for my order of 10 Diamond Tetras and 6 Peppered cories from severum mamma and HN1. They should be in late next week and will most likely be the first additions in the new 75g tank.
The "main attractions" will be in shortly after, maybe in two weeks the latest. I'm really looking forward to the new set up. I'm hoping I'm going to be able to keep my koi angel, and upside down catfish. Maybe even the kuhlii loaches too. I'm going to rehome the kribs and clown loach though.
I realized I haven't posted any pictures of the tank yet. I've been busy with finishing the bar off. Accept pictures of the bar for now.
The day we moved in:
As of last weekend:
I have since added a piece of plywood that rests on the 2x4" that runs across the back. There is a 2' deep counter top that sits under the bar top. The tile is adhered to the plywood and the grout will be added shortly. The trim pieces are all stained and ready to be added once I'm done with the counter top. I got a couple more coats of polyurethane to do on the wainscoting also.
The tank is going to be where the yellow wire is coming down the wall. I got power ran to the bar and a junction box above where the tank will be for lights and then I will run it through the wall into the stand for the heaters/filters. The stand will be built with the same wainscoting and stain so it should look nice.
Front view without polyurethane:
Oh, and as much as I love the 70's carpet - it will be replaced after the Holidays.
Wy Renegade
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Sounds like you're making progress. Wish I could tell you it looks good, but unfortunately your pictures aren't showing up for me (probably something with the school site blocking images again). Anyway, looking forward to seeing what you end up using as the main attraction.
Christmas is no time to sit back and enjoy time off. It is time to work on getting the tank set up.
Got my stand almost done. I need to add the top plywood and some more wainscoting for the front. After that it will be stained and poly'd.
Wainscoting added on the inside and sides:
Right now I'm holding off on center supports and doors. I'm thinking for time's sake, I'm going to just put a curtain across the front that will match the stain.
Got the bar done too. First time laying tile so go easy. I also added 4 LED puck lights under the bar top to light the counter up.
Close up of the tile:
Got my stand almost done. I need to add the top plywood and some more wainscoting for the front. After that it will be stained and poly'd.
Wainscoting added on the inside and sides:
Right now I'm holding off on center supports and doors. I'm thinking for time's sake, I'm going to just put a curtain across the front that will match the stain.
Got the bar done too. First time laying tile so go easy.
I also added 4 LED puck lights under the bar top to light the counter up.
Close up of the tile:
Well I got the stand almost done last night. I just have to put the trim (already stained) on tonight and then start the polyurethane. Like I said before, I'm doing a brown curtain across the front to hide the equipment for now. I may add center supports later and put doors on. I just don't have enough time before our New Year's party.
redsea
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Cool, nice work! I would never be able to build my own stand, .
I would never be able to build my own stand, .Got the stand done today. Three coats of poly and she is shiny! Just need to get 100lbs of sand and I'll be ready to set it up. Probably be Monday by the time it is picture worthy.
The main attraction is being ordered next week too.
The main attraction is being ordered next week too.
So.... I went to home depot last night to get the playsand. I got 100lbs of it and two 50lb bags of salt while I was there. Woke up this morning, after unloading everything last night in the dark, and realized I cracked my left rear spring on my car. Off to the mechanic today to see if its just the spring or the strut too. Sigh.
No other updates right now. I'm toying with the idea of painting the wall behind the tank before I move it into place and fill it. I'll probably just set it up and try painting it later. I'll have enough room to get behind it with a roller.
Off to the mechanic today to see if its just the spring or the strut too. Sigh. No other updates right now. I'm toying with the idea of painting the wall behind the tank before I move it into place and fill it. I'll probably just set it up and try painting it later. I'll have enough room to get behind it with a roller.
Work in progress
Tank in place:
Temporary lighting:
50lbs of sand:
Almost 100lbs of sand:
Scape in and filling:
FTS w/ plants:
I threw in a bunch of fake plants just for the time being. I got the mystery fish on order. I'm planning on ordering a bunch of low light plants from severum and HN1 soon.
Current stock:
11 Diamond Tetras
2 Kribs 1m/1f
1 Clown Loach
1 Upside down catfish
3 Peppered cories
3 Kuhlii loaches
1 Koi angelfish
22 fish and I'll be adding another 6 in a week or so. I've got the magnum 350 running but I'm not too happy with it. I'm going to buy a Fluval 405 and just be done with it. Inline heater will be added later, I just needed the 30g torn down.
Tank in place:
Temporary lighting:
50lbs of sand:
Almost 100lbs of sand:
Scape in and filling:
FTS w/ plants:
I threw in a bunch of fake plants just for the time being. I got the mystery fish on order.
I'm planning on ordering a bunch of low light plants from severum and HN1 soon. Current stock:
11 Diamond Tetras
2 Kribs 1m/1f
1 Clown Loach
1 Upside down catfish
3 Peppered cories
3 Kuhlii loaches
1 Koi angelfish
22 fish and I'll be adding another 6 in a week or so. I've got the magnum 350 running but I'm not too happy with it. I'm going to buy a Fluval 405 and just be done with it. Inline heater will be added later, I just needed the 30g torn down.
Since I'm duplicating every post on here and my blog, I'm just going to update my blog from now on (get more visitors there). Aquarium Logger
Here's a video I just uploaded of me adding my fish to the 75g after drip acclimation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OgdFpnPEwo&feature=youtu.be
Here's a video I just uploaded of me adding my fish to the 75g after drip acclimation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OgdFpnPEwo&feature=youtu.be
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Wy Renegade
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Dang! Can't see the pictures or access the blog from work - guess I'll have to look from home.
Malawi Freak
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Looks great so far. I love clown loaches. Mine is one of my favorite fish.
Well seeing that the mystery inhabitants got an extra night stay at the post office I figured I would reveal my creatures.
I bought 6 Geophagus tapajos (orange head) from a guy on MFK. His stock is absolutely amazing:
They are coming in at 2.5-3.5". I'm excited for these guys as I've always wanted an eartheater species. I will be rehoming quite a few fish to make room for these guys. I'm thinking the final stocking will be:
6x geos (may go to 4 depending on the group)
11x diamond tetras
6x peppered cories (maybe add 6 more)
3x kuhlii loach
1x clown loach
1x upside down catfish
Kribs and the angel might be rehomed or put into the 30g if I can talk the wifey into keeping it set up.
I bought 6 Geophagus tapajos (orange head) from a guy on MFK. His stock is absolutely amazing:
They are coming in at 2.5-3.5". I'm excited for these guys as I've always wanted an eartheater species. I will be rehoming quite a few fish to make room for these guys. I'm thinking the final stocking will be:
6x geos (may go to 4 depending on the group)
11x diamond tetras
6x peppered cories (maybe add 6 more)
3x kuhlii loach
1x clown loach
1x upside down catfish
Kribs and the angel might be rehomed or put into the 30g if I can talk the wifey into keeping it set up.
LyndaB
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Oh man, I'm so sorry.
That fish pic you posted is exquisite.
That fish pic you posted is exquisite.
Wy Renegade
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Bummer on the fish . Those were very coloreful looking, so was hoping to see how they looked in your tank.
. Those were very coloreful looking, so was hoping to see how they looked in your tank.
