ryanjury Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Jacobs and ice blues would be good with them, however I have had nothing but issues with ice blues when they get bigger aggression wise. Others have had differing degrees of luck with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 :facepalm: So the tank and cabinetry was finally completed and it looks awesome ! ... until I got it home and my mate that was trying to help and myself managed to drop it , well I am blaming his sweaty hands ! Real unfortunate but hey Shit happens , Greg will be back from leave mid Nov to replace the base , I do think it could be patched but 600litres is a lot of water , anyways , undecided actually on if I patch or replace , either way I am going to wait for Greg's opinion . In the mean time it has given me time to gather the rest of the equipment etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 you dropped the tank?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yup ! Corner went down on the kitchen tiles , cracked the base ! not a massive crack but a crack Awesome aye ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 That sucks! You guys are very lucky no one was hurt, it is always my biggest fear when transporting bigger tanks, there have been a couple of close moments (sweaty hands and swairs) but haven't dropped one yet. With a tank this big inside it is always best to get it repaired correctly I am sure Greg can advise you the best way to do this, but if it is cracked them chances are that will be a new base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I agree with Ryan, it's always best to play it safe with large tanks inside!! This is the very reason why I sold most of my fish/tanks when we moved up here from Auckland, moving big glass tanks is always a risk. Depending on the size/nature of the crack it may be as simple as siliconing another base on-top of the old one, which would make your tank 10-12mm higher but be a hell of a lot easier (and probably stronger) than removing the old base and replacing it. I'm sure Greg will sort it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Am watching this with enthusiasm and awe! Can't wait to see it up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudge Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Dohhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Dohhh!! That's what I said ! But with a few more expletives ... :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Would I be all good with using Limestone Rock in my tank ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yes limestone rock is great for african tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yes limestone rock is great for african tanks. Thank's just added a pic , went to NZ Landscape Supplies have to purchase by the Ton , any suggestions where else I could try ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 You should be able to find a land scape supplier who will sell smaller quantities or show up at 4.30 on a stinking hot Friday with beers and cash I am sure they will sell you a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletmonuka Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 :spop: will be starting my 480 litre build after xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thank's just added a pic , went to NZ Landscape Supplies have to purchase by the Ton , any suggestions where else I could try ? Try Stone and Water World, just up the road from you in Marua Rd. Not sure if they have limestone, but I've bought other rocks for aquarium use from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Try Stone and Water World, just up the road from you in Marua Rd. Not sure if they have limestone, but I've bought other rocks for aquarium use from them. Have tried Stone and Water World , the don't do Limestone unfortunately , NZ landscaping can only get in the new year , so will keep looking ... Failing that I will consider using different rock not sure what yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Have your Christmas holidays on the upper east coast of the South Island. Tonnes of limestone for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Have your Christmas holidays on the upper east coast of the South Island. Tonnes of limestone for free! LOL , could be an option ! considering taking a drive to Paradise Quarry in Whangarei with those Beers like Ryan suggested ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudge Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 i got my limestone from there, might pay to give them a call first and make sure they will be open, i went a few times they were sposed to be open and they werent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted December 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Went past stone and water world today and saw some walling stone that might save me the trip up north , my first choice is the Paradise Stone Second choice is Waitaha Schist I am using 1-2mm Black marble chip as my substrate , Does anyone know if I am not able to use this rock ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I have used Schist plenty of times. If you scape it well it looks really nice with Africans. If you do it wrong it looks like tank pancakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudge Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I like the paradise stone it has cool contours and waves through it but try and go for the larger thicker bits, i used a lot of the long thin pieces and like camtang said it looks like a whole lotta pancakes and doesnt look very natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted December 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I like the Paradise too for that very reason , I also think it will look better with the Black marble chip , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Water movement advice please ? So my tank is 1500 x 600 x 600 Will I get away with 1 x 4500 l/h pump or should I get 2 ? Or do I just go 1 x larger unit running 8000 l/h ? How important is water movement in a cichlid tank anyways ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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