phoenix44 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I use the ones from the warehouse. they can be ok ish, but if you squeeze the plug a little bit it makes the connection a little tighter and then it doesn't come out. *Assignment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I did it! Removed water as abovee, shifted tank and only needed to add 12L of tap water. Still waiting for it to settle, the fish can wait till tomorrow. Now all I need is an oversized external, lily pipes, a CO2 diffuser and a drop checker. Here's some pics, tell me what you think (P44, no looking until after your assignment!): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Looks very nice Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sam, are you able to lower the lighting closer to the water surface?? The further away the lights are the less penetration of light you will get. Just a suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Is that all the plants your're going to have in there , and i think your polysperma needs a trim..... but its looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Looking great. The rocks should look good when they become covered. Leave the polysperma as the height gives a better balance to the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Looks cool Id like to see you put somd edging on the unit to create more of a hood, and all some reflectors to maximise the light going into the tank rather than in the surrounding room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I agree with Morcs, even an edge that goes just below the lamps will stop the glare from the lighthood. It also may help hide the bush pig wiring job that I am turning a blind eye to... See if you can get some 16mm capping to run down the wall to hide the cable, not the ugly top hat shaped stuff, either, the one with the lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I think you need a mirror reflector in between the wood and the tubes. A rim on the wooden thing to reduce glare. And possibly rescape the tank on the RHS where its over grown. what is your vision for the tank? Apart from that I'm mighty impressed with you DIY skills. :lol: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: PS- fill the tank up more. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for the feedback and compliments guys. I should have added- I threw all this together in a mad rush half hour. The lights need some work, namely a reflector and a bit lower, I'm going to let the plants go wild for a while then trim them right back, the Riccia is in a really bad form, might lower the tank down to half way just for P44 and my vision? Not a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Okay, so I built the "light-hood today". Just abit of 60 x 30 cm MDF with a 5cm lip on the front and the bulb holders screwed in. 20cm lines run from the shelf to the lights so now there's only a 10cm gap between the water and bulbs. Moved the fish in today, all seem happy but I'm a bit worried that the Ottos will jump out when they're chasing each other around. Looking for the perfect, jump-proof, schooling fish to go in here. Something small in a school of 10+. Any ideas? Anyways, here's the last pics for a while, now I'm going to let the tank run wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 EDIT: Now I need a name for the tank, any ideas?? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 EMBER TETRAS! hahaha *waits for p44 to start complaining * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 :evil: WHAT!!! :lol: out of all the silly fish you could have chosen you chose ember tetras? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 What's wrong with ember tetras? :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 What's wrong with ember tetras? :-? p44 just doesnt like them :-? but they look great in a well planted tank with good lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Not suited to my tank then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Not suited to my tank then? whaaat? lol yeah they'd look great inthere haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 My lights are a bit dim though. How much are they? I've never seen 'em before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 tanks looking good sam rummy noses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thanks LA, it has alot of maturing to do though Rummy noses?! Why? They're U.G.L.Y! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Looks awesome now Id say get xray tetras, they look really really cool(if they are the coloured ones, yellows with blues) HFF have them on special, 5 for $11 or something. Vampire tetras would be cool if we could get them or discus tetras for that matter, silver dollars without getting the size of a dinner plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 could just get some silver hatchets. those vampire tetras look mean as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 could just get some silver hatchets. those vampire tetras look mean as But hatchets jump p44 :roll: And yes those Vamps do look mighty awesome. We can't get those Discus tetras over here, not on the list Yeah, X-Rays look cool but the colours would drain against my light sand. Thanks for the suggestions and compliments Morcs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Ember Tetras are awesome :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: , you should stick glowlight or lemon tetras in there or some rasboras.... glowlights or harlequins.... neons, cardinals, barbs..... danios... (enough ideas yet ) :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: I recon you should stick a school of 15 instead of 10 as well (if its a 2ft tank that is.... Maybe even threadfin rainbows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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