New qt tank and some pics

[Malawi Freak]

My 29 gallon tank just finished cycling and now it's time for the last water change before I start moving fish over. I have a yellow lab that got beat up and is blind out of one eye that will be living in this tank for a few months.

I snapped a few pics of the main tank too. One on my labs made a cool spot for himself and my big red zebra has been slowly trying to dig to china under a pile of rocks.

 

[Malawi MaD]

Great tanks, fish and pics.

 

[Malawi Freak]

Thanks. Next on the list to do is finish up a sump for the main tank and then I'll be setting up another tank (hopefully a 55).

 

[5x5]

If you are planning on doing a sump, why didn't you get a drilled tank?

 

[Malawi Freak]

Cause I picked up my 125 for $100.

 

[5x5]

Oh. Assuming you got it used then. Good deal on the tank. Ive done both before, drilled definitely hides the equipment nicer.

 

[Malawi Freak]

Yeah, it was used. I would love to have a drilled tank and with my past experiences personally drilling, this tank will not become one.

Only reason I am switching to a sump is cause I've grown tired of seeing heaters and filters.

 

[5x5]

Yeah that tank is loaded with equipment. What do you have in there besides the 2 heaters? Do you multiple filters?

 

[Malawi Freak]

There's 2 filters, a powerhead, and 4 heaters.

 

[5x5]

Why so many heaters? I never run more than 2. For a tank that size, I think 2 250watt heaters would be plenty.

 

[Malawi Freak]

I have 4 200w. When the weather gets warmer I take one out but since the tank is in my basement with tile floors and am ambient temp of around 55-60 its too much for 3 heaters to maintain 80-82 degrees. I used to have 2 500w heaters but one failed and since then I've felt more comfortable with the lower wattages.

 

[5x5]

That's a pretty cold basement. Do you have windows that are drafty? I had two and I got those plastic window sealers from home depot and it's easily 10 degrees warmer in the winter

 

[Joe5688]

That's a 6' tank right? What light are u running. I've been looking for a 6' fixture lol

 

[Joe5688]

Also what's that gatorade bottle for?

 

[Malawi Freak]

Also what's that gatorade bottle for?

The Gatorade bottle is a DIY 550gph filter.

That's a 6' tank right? What light are u running. I've been looking for a 6' fixture lol

Yeah, 6' which is why it's so hard to get a good full picture. I got my light from aquatraders.com.

 

[Malawi Freak]

That's a pretty cold basement. Do you have windows that are drafty? I had two and I got those plastic window sealers from home depot and it's easily 10 degrees warmer in the winter

My basement is below ground up here in the mountains. Plus it's cheaper on the gas bill if we keep it that low while the upstairs is a steady 75

 

[Joe5688]

The Gatorade bottle is a DIY 550gph filter.

Yeah, 6' which is why it's so hard to get a good full picture. I got my light from aquatraders.com.

Not a bad price. $150 shipped for a 320w 72" fixture

 

[Jason7894561230]

Have you got a fuellborni?

 

[Malawi Freak]

Not a bad price. $150 shipped for a 320w 72" fixture

My only issue with it is the heat that comes off of it. It probably evaporates 20 gallons from my tank in one week. It's a great way though to make sure I keep up with my weekly water changes.

 

[Malawi Freak]

Have you got a fuellborni?

No, that might be my ob zebra you're seeing.