New 125 is set-up.....pics....

[CraigMac]

Thanks for the help especilly advice from HUKIT and Malawai Freak!!

I finished moving my guys from a 90 to a 125 gallon tank. Stand is a home made temporary stand, I'm going to build a nicer one and stain it cherry to match the aquarium trim.

Let me know what you think!!

 

[Mrc8858]

Looks great the only thing about it I would change is that one little neon green plant in the middle. Just looks out of place since its so bright lol

 

[CraigMac]

Thanks, don't know why its looking so bright in the pic, in the tank it doesn't. But I think I have some darker little plants so I will swap them out. Thanks!

Here are a couple more of the fish....

 

[HUKIT]

The only thing I would change personally are the cichlid stones, while I use them in breeder tanks I can't stand them in the show tank. Just a personal preference, I think they look fake and take away some of the beauty we all strive for. I would hit up local landscape supply companies to look for rocks. I've bought everything from Texas Holey to large sandstone for pennies on the pound

Besides that it looks great! Your really going to enjoy the extra footprint(at least until cleaning time).

 

[CraigMac]

I agree about the cichlid stones. I've actually replaced some with real rocks and plan to keep doing that as I get more rock. I'll have to hit up some of the landscape places because in the LFS it's crazy $$! What rocks would be best if I get the at a landscape place? Does it matter?

 

[Malawi Freak]

Looks great. Just gotta get on aquatraders now and get a new light fixture. The 6' I think is around $130.

 

[HUKIT]

What rocks would be best if I get the at a landscape place? Does it matter?

It doesn't matter really, some will slightly buffer PH some are inert. When I bought Holey rock it was 24 cents per pound as opposed to $5-6 a pound at the local pet store. I like the large layered look I did in my above pictures, but remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Also check out local parks and rivers, I've found some great ones... It's fun and FREE.

 

[CraigMac]

Landscape places even carry holey rock?? That would be awesome!

 

[Malawi Freak]

Please ignore all the bubbles....I literally just finished a water change and its gonna be like that for a few hours.

I love the light, I've been trying to find the time but I want to cut out holes on both sides and put fans in, it definitely does get hot.

These are their reversed legs, when I first ordered it the legs came severely bent so after I called them (of course they tried to SELL me these legs but I just laughed at them). I'm not too sure how I feel about them. They talked them up and I agreed they could replace the bent ones with these. The other ones the fixture cannot slide into the tank, with these it can. Just thought I would show you a pic of them since I don't think they show it on the website.

 

[CraigMac]

Thanks Malawai! I'm ordering the 6' light today! After that, I just have to build the permanent stand, stained cherry to match decor.

Did you build or buy your stand? I noticed 2 large doors, are they awkward to open and access inside or no? I'm debating on making 2 doors or 4.

 

[Malawi Freak]

I built my stand. It's a metal stand with a wood frame screwed into it. I made the doors large to compensate being able to get in there easily.

 

[Sillyfishies]

How is the stand working? Not sure if u remember but I recommended it .

 

[CraigMac]

Please ignore all the bubbles....I literally just finished a water change and its gonna be like that for a few hours.

I love the light, I've been trying to find the time but I want to cut out holes on both sides and put fans in, it definitely does get hot.

These are their reversed legs, when I first ordered it the legs came severely bent so after I called them (of course they tried to SELL me these legs but I just laughed at them). I'm not too sure how I feel about them. They talked them up and I agreed they could replace the bent ones with these. The other ones the fixture cannot slide into the tank, with these it can. Just thought I would show you a pic of them since I don't think they show it on the website.

My light arrives today! Can't wait to set it up. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Malawi Freak]

No problem. Make sure you inspect everything and any damage you take pics. They won't issue a refund/exchange unless you have them. I love their lights but they are known for broken bulbs.

 

[CraigMac]

Everything was perfect! All bulbs in tact and working. Easily attached the legs and fits perfectly! Very happy!

 

[wacky13]

Nice tanks .......