Ok so over this summer i wat to establish two more tanks ( as that is the number my girlfriend :oops: , and flatties :evil: , have limited me to {not including breeding, plant growing or quarateen tanks})

So i alredy have a 300L community tank and have plants for a 60L Aquascaped planted tank.

I am now stuck with the dilehma of what my 3rd tank will be and i have down to 2 options.

Option #1: A native tank, eaither a low fast flowing for bullies or a large one for bullies, shrimp, maybe an ell, crays/crabs or any thing that won't eat each other. :bounce:

Option #2: a semi comunity tank but set up to look marine. I'd put a few species of dwarf chiclids, ie cockatoos, Kribs ..., maybe a rainbow shark or one or two others that could pass as marine at a glance. :bounce:

I have been changin gmy mind incresingly over the last month or so and have no idea which it will be. :roll:

I will be getting a tank made or buying a preloved one to suit which ever i pick and money, while i'm not rich won't be too much of a problem as it will be a project that i will do gradually.

So help me out. list pros and cons or just which you think i should do.

P.S.

I'll try put up a journal of the process if i can figure out photos properly.

P.S.

P.S.

Sorry for all the emoticons and colours was having fun writting this.

pink is not a colour! :evil:

well technically neither is black or white =P

sorry couldn't help my self lol

If you need a cooler for #1 (ask Stella), go for #2 as I imagine they will be quite expensive (if you're at all worried about cost).

You're fixed on one of the two?

If you're willing to go through the effort of getting natives, a nice large tank would look cool.

Big rocks mainly with a bit of river sand mixed, a small amount of driftwood and a small amount of plant found in our rivers/creeks. I'd say keep the tank quite dark too.

How big is the third tank?

NATIVES :bounce: :bounce:

How big is the third tank?

Said he's going to get it made to suit (or buy one suitable)

Still, what size tank are you thinking about?

60cm? 90cm? 120cm? 180cm?

it would depend on the fish i got with natives. probably round 4ft. but height and width will depend on which natives. lower but wider if a do a fast flowing, or waybe normal width (50cm) and a little higher (60cm?)

I'd like to keep native under 15cm if possible 20cm max so i think a few outings with stella if she will help me if i choose that option =)

Is that a choice? The answer is obvious 8)

You don't need fast-flow for bullies, most of them are better with no flow or normal filter flow.

Fast flow = torrentfish, bluegill bullies and shortjaws.

The need for cooling depends on how much the room heats up, the size of the tank (bigger is better), heat from pumps (ie fast-flow) and species (the above species are more sensitive)

Am quite happy to help you out with this

ok them won't go fast flowing as that will be more effort to up keep and design workings of.

so ithe plan for native which is were it looks like everyone has placed their vote so far, will be a 300L ish aquarium 120x50x60cm or there abouts.

will really have to see what i can catch but bullies, krays, eels, Kokopu.

keep in mind i have not really research any of these and i know there will be compatability issuses. :roll:

dude all you need for a fastflow tanks is what i have set up with a flow manifold system I can help you out

ah i looked at some online. but with cooling too. i think if i just have a normal

for now

specially with hopefully starting uni next year and just see how it goes. will take you up on that if i do though.

P.S.

would that small filter do a 60L ish tank? if so i will buy it off you eventually

This would be better http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 827161.htm

sweet 8)

or even http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 264159.htm

sweet 8)

ah woops thought my first sweet haadn't worked and thought that was your link before lol. I've benn told that hang ons can be a mess if they get knocked. and in my flat anything is possible lol

Ok so am i right in thinking everyone has voted Natives so far?

Any one for cichlids?

Ok so am i right in thinking everyone has voted Natives so far?

Any one for cichlids?

What do YOU want to do? it's your tank...

If it was me I'd be going nz marine with crayfish and snapper :P

marine is so out of the question while flatting, too much time and CO$T. one day when the obsession takkes complete control then probably, but for now i will contain what little i still have to refrain from it lol

that that tank sounds perfect for a natural disaster, who needs caned tuna :lol: