Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Hey all, After stripping and shifting some of my tanks, I have my 4'x20"x20" Display Tank empty and waiting for something New to go in there. I would like some ideas from you all on what you think I should keep in there. I have been thinking of a Salvini Colony but after some reasearch it's probably not the greatest idea. So if you would like to throw some ideas at me that would be great. Here is a pic of the tank when it was an African Setup which is around 12 months old!! Cheers Shanoz!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 You can see some of my old pics here too! http://www.qldaf.com/forums/photography-video-lounge-23/new-shots-my-tanks-52747/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasman 20 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 get some Tropheous mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Was thinking Troph's but my other tank has them! :S Maybe Ellioti?!?!?! hmmmmmmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasman 20 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 you want a colony? as in alot of fish? Im guessing thats why you didnt go a pair of salvini? hmmm, yeh not sure about a colony of eliotti, I think they are pretty chilled though. Mate srsly if you want a yank colony get some convicts. yes I can hear you laughing, but proper youbute quality convicts not the rubbish people flog off willy nilly. Straight bars, good colour and I reckon itd be an entertaining tank. The way they take care of their fry in a nursrey type environment you'll have a nice little mini battle field in your tank to sit and enjoy. or geos. ozmo has some orange heads. you could whack a good dozen in your tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitch86 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 +1 on geos. Would look cool with that sand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 I actually have one lonely albino male in a 3ft tank atm bud funnyly enough. I have always had a soft spot for convicts as they have great personality but also produce huge amounts of food for your other fish! You reckon the orange heads wouldn't get to big for that tank?? How big do they get? I would prefer something other than Africans, NAtives or Tropicals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 +1 on geos. Would look cool with that sand. Thanks Mitch! I got that sand off a guy here in the forum, he bought it up from Ballina for me when he was heading to the Auctions. After a few hours of tedious washing it turned out brilliantly. The best bit is, its super easy to clean and when you fill your tank the sand just sits and does float everywhere through the tank duie to the removal of all the lighter sand particles when I cleaned it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickadee 20 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) I have a tank with sand ,DW and Geos ,which i enjoy very much ,bought all my geos from Exotics Rocklea may be go there have a look at the variety available,,with some corys running around the bottom on the sand maybe 2 whiptails and a school of harlequins to occupy the top area ,thats what i have done.... Oh And EFC have the cheapest Corys around! Edited April 13, 2013 by chickadee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitch86 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Yeah it is a great look. I wonder what the EPA would say if I borrowed a couple of buckets at Fraser Island. We go every year and lake Birabeen has the whitest sand I've ever seen, it's nearly clear lol, google it and check it out. But it's a national park so thankfully it can stay there and be pretty for years to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks Chickadee!!! Yeah Mitch, taking from Fraser is probably not the best idea .This sand is as far as I know called "Ballina White Sand", it was refined down there so I was told. It did cost me $35 for 4 12-15kg bags, but i tell you and as you can see, it was well worth it plus it was alot cheaper than most substrate that you can buy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 I have a tank with sand ,DW and Geos ,which i enjoy very much ,bought all my geos from Exotics Rocklea may be go there have a look at the variety available,,with some corys running around the bottom on the sand maybe 2 whiptails and a school of harlequins to occupy the top area ,thats what i have done.... Btw Chickadee how is your Alex going??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Yeah it is a great look. I wonder what the EPA would say if I borrowed a couple of buckets at Fraser Island. We go every year and lake Birabeen has the whitest sand I've ever seen, it's nearly clear lol, google it and check it out. But it's a national park so thankfully it can stay there and be pretty for years to come. Btw Mitch, Birabeen is beautiful been there twice, mind you that was like 20 years ago, it was our families secret Lake Mackenzie, as everyone would go to Mackenzie where we would go to the almost abandoned Birabeen!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitch86 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Haha well I've taken the same path. That's exactly why we go there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickadee 20 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 My Alex is really good ,talking up a storm and driving us nuts but we love him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azedenkae 12 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Colony of Ellioti sounds like a good idea. Or Rainbows or Blue Eyeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie wonder 11 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Yeah that sand ia awesome!! Like chickadee go the Geo's i also got mine from rocklea, Nice driftwood and a few river stones and your good to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanoz 13 Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Thanks all and this is what happened for those who haven't seen it! http://www.qldaf.com/forums/photography-video-lounge-23/didnt-dig-hole-but-i-did-put-water-orange-head-tapajo-build-up-89189/ A couple more Geo babies to become a part of this family on the weekend from another person who has bred quality Orange Heads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
