Ice Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Our first try at setting up a tank. No fish yet but we will let it cycle for a couple of weeks first. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webmaster Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Welcome to the forum, I thing you did a pretty good job. I predict a strong addiction in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Yep you have done an awesome job. What sort are you keen on? Cichlids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you. Yes we are thinking Africans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think you may be right. Loving it already and have not even got the fish yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 wow great first tank, very well done. I like the composition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TED Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Welcome.wow first set up. thats awsome and let the addiction begin. warning--there is no cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63off Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 With all those little hidey holes it looks purpose built for africans. You've really set it out very nicely. Just a head's up, if those are real plants don't expect to keep them if you put africans in there. Otherwise, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Our first try at setting up a tank. No fish yet but we will let it cycle for a couple of weeks first. Any suggestions? needs more electric yellows! other than that, looking awesome. Has that overtaken by jungle cambodian temple look and I like that look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99AWD Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very nice! Looking forward to seeing what you choose in the way of fish. Welcome to the forum Everyone is right, it is an addiction and there's no cure! Not that I want one, anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalsMum Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 addiction it sure is!! (from a 20L in march 4 broods of mollies, an a couple of guppy fry later to a 3f tank now with alsorts of tropical.. manly labyrinth) welcome an that tank is awsome!! i have alost got mine done 100% i started out as a fishless cycle but cheated a bit cause i didnt want a empty tank for the house inspection today... an i was lucky enough to have other tanks to donate pre-loved media an water... it does help alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 With all those little hidey holes it looks purpose built for africans. You've really set it out very nicely. Just a head's up, if those are real plants don't expect to keep them if you put africans in there. Otherwise, great job. Thanks. No the plants are plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 needs more electric yellows!other than that, looking awesome. Has that overtaken by jungle cambodian temple look and I like that look! Yellows are on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_vr90 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Awesome first crack mate, give it a bit of time and you will be a pro aqua scaper! Not that your far off now! When you add some stock to the tank it will come to life and you will be very proud of what you have achieved! Cheers mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch.0 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Great job My tip is start saving as it wont stop here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Looks great! Are the rocks artificial structures that you've used? If so, they look awesome for Africans, kinda makes me wanna get some! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalsMum Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 just one thing... if it was me i would move the heater to behind the rockary where the air stones are... as there would be a bit more water flow from where the air pushes the water up... an i think it would look a bit tidier to.. (most of my heaters have really good water flow to keep that heat goin evenly thu the tank.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nini Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 That is so pretty! Can't wait to see it with fish.. I don't think I would ever be able to walk away from it XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyphoenix Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Looks amazing! Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Looks great! Are the rocks artificial structures that you've used? If so, they look awesome for Africans, kinda makes me wanna get some! lol Thanks. Yes the rocks are artificial. We have been looking for 6 weeks to find just what we wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 just one thing... if it was me i would move the heater to behind the rockary where the air stones are... as there would be a bit more water flow from where the air pushes the water up... an i think it would look a bit tidier to.. (most of my heaters have really good water flow to keep that heat goin evenly thu the tank.) Thanks. We will try that and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thank you to everyone for your kind words and advice. We will keep every one posted when we get some fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks. Yes the rocks are artificial. We have been looking for 6 weeks to find just what we wanted Any advise on what store as I am thinking of ditching all my heavy display rock to go with something lighter - you can see it here and see what I mean http://www.qldaf.com/forums/photography-video-lounge-23/my-dining-room-pics-turtle-tank-88415/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Any advise on what store as I am thinking of ditching all my heavy display rock to go with something lighter - you can see it here and see what I mean http://www.qldaf.com/forums/photography-video-lounge-23/my-dining-room-pics-turtle-tank-88415/ Hi. All of our rocks would not weigh more that 7kg together. We purchased it at the following stores. Smith aquariums at bundall A little tank shop at meadow brook And a great pet shop at the back of robina town centre. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
