waterlogged Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 OK so I thought I would atempt to do a log of my large planted tank I'm setting up. I have a simple wooden stand, courtesy of Bishop, 2 externals 1200L/h & 100L/h + 1 internal 1200L/h (will eventually get bigger external) at the moment have a double tube t5 4ft light. will have small river stones and beach sand with drift wood. I will pop up pictures and a stocking list when I get back home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 whats the dimentions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 135x54x62cm. It is a wee bit deeper than is ideal for planted but the height will look good with the angels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 same height as my 700L - it does look good with angels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 What lighting do you have on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Ok so just put the sand from Himitangi in and waiting for it to clean before I start to do some scaping (without plants), will hopefully have fish in by sunday. The fish I have so far to put in; 4 silver angels 2 veiltail rams 5 mzcmasteri 6 black widow tetras 3 SAE 1 zodiac loach 20 ish Panda corys 4 Tri corys 3 golden bristle noses 1 spotted bristle nose and 2 Mystery blue apple snails (if my loach doesn't go for them) and fish I would like to put in down the track; some steel blue Borelli 3-5 Black widow tetras 20ish Ember tetras whiptails and a few small plecos more tri corys few more silver angels 2 SAE and 1-2 zodiac loach. will put pics up tomorrow of tank so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Pictures yet? I think you also mean spotted, not spotlight :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 This is the tank on thursday after a trip to kapiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 ok hit a snag. My two external's in/outtake can't fit over the edges of the tank, anyone got some suggestions? I would just put the piping over but it is to thick to bend nicely and not long enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89crwreck Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 you could use PVC angles and hose tails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 can you get black or clear ones? want it to look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 or a way of cutting a wee bit of the lip back with out taking apart the tank? I don't think this would would affact the tank its' self as they are just to holf the lids on. and would only need to take off 5mm or so for the filters to fit on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thats on my EHIEM 2215 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'd be paranoid of it comming off and 1000l/h going onto my bedroom floor lol though I could always get some of those caple tie things or a heavy duty version. will go shopping now and look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 steel hose clamps will ensure those never come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 thats the one sweet off to my 4th favourate shop "bunnings" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 steel hose clamps will ensure those never come off. Was going to suggest that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 if its 63cm deep you going to need some serious lighting to get carpet (dwarf chain sword,glosso) , i mean like 4 T5HO tubes , atleast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 If you dont mind spending some extra cash Im doing an LED light for a 70cm deep tank and can give you all the information I know :smln: Cant wait to see the tank up and running :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'm not doing any serious carpeting, just dwarf sag and crypts. How much lol? Did someone say pictures?.......... The tank as it is looking right now My DIY filter Ubend not long now till it will be teeming with life :nilly: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrodrussell Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 looking good water logged i love the sand you got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yea it's simple but does the job. Ok I am weak, moving in day has been moved forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 If you dont mind spending some extra cash Im doing an LED light for a 70cm deep tank and can give you all the information I know :smln: Cant wait to see the tank up and running :thup: this interests me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ok all my plants and fish are in and even though it is still cloudy it is looking swesome. A few plants need to grow into place so in a few months it will be looking even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrodrussell Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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