So i built a new aquarium for the house. The size is 1000 x 500 x 500 black silcone and euro bracing.

I brought this stand from The Warehouse to match our TV unit. Sits very low but works well where it is sitting.

Aquarium being built

Aquarium on Stand

30mins after setup

Water level will be topped up in a few days. I thought the driftwood would sink but not to be. Almost there just not bedded down yet.

Substrate is Daltons Aquatic Mix (15mm) and Daltons Pumice Mix (35 - 45mm) Discussed in another thread.

Looking good. Like the driftwood. Send pics every month to show progress

Looks great with the black silicon TM. Was the stand a good price ?

Cool, does look good with black silicon.

Thanks. Bit more work but worth it i think.

Stand was $100 from memory, they are going out of that range so may not be to many left.

was there any need to add a central brace? what is the stand made from?

other than that it looks sweet - really like the black silicone it makes a nice frame for the tank.

was there any need to add a central brace? what is the stand made from?

other than that it looks sweet - really like the black silicone it makes a nice frame for the tank.

There is no need for a centre brace, it has euro bracing and is only 500mm tall 10mm glass.

Not 100% sure on the stand, some kind of laminate

any plans for stocking?

Killies be da one

to feed the piranha ??

piranha, no. They are in the tank out back.

Killis would look good. My instructions are to put something bright.

Would like some discus but a bit unsure after a chat the other day.

What makes you unsure about discus ? Killies are nice but you have to look for them cos the are small (well thats what I found when I had the Australes). What about Rainbowfish TM ???

tank looks good tim, black silicon rocks!

glad you found a nice bit of driftwood

Think discus would be to big for the tank, would like a school of smaller fish.

Killis will be an option.

Did find some wood at the other branch evil elmo, $11.00 pretty cheap.

nice tank, would be sweet for a pair of discus.

where did you get the black silacone?

Please excuse my ignorance - but what is a euro brace?

where did you get the black silacone?

I buy it by the box (20). The brand is sika used to be fosroc.

Please excuse my ignorance - but what is a euro brace?

Basically just glass round the edges and no centre brace.

You could stock it with Rams, Cardinals, and Cory/BNs

Rams for sure, just need to find some. Might also get a few cardinals and breed some again.

I have a trio of Blue Rams that have spawned twice but I wiont be able to actually raise a spawn for sometime unfortunately, BK Breeds bolivians and apisto borelli , he might have some a tthe moment?

A nice group of Debauwi catfish would be lovely - I had them back in Europe - not even sure if we get them here.

this is a link to a pic and details;-

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/catfi ... uwicat.htm

Very similar to eutropiellus debauwi

Love the tank!!!

I didn't know what euro bracing was either. :-? So, if I'm understanding correctly, it's sort of like a tank within a tank, so to speak?? Is it glass against glass?

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Caper

Love the tank!!!

I didn't know what euro bracing was either. :-? So, if I'm understanding correctly, it's sort of like a tank within a tank, so to speak?? Is it glass against glass?

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Caper

No, it is glass around the top of the tank only no centre

on top of the tank you put say 40mm at both ends and along the fron and back.

like this