critter_crazy Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 So after thinking about it for awhile, I've decided to give africans another go (I had my first attempt last year but a few months in something went through my tank and wiped out all my stock within a week) now that I have much more fishy experience. It's only on a small scale (in my AR850 - 165L) so my plan on stocking is just electric yellows (hopefully a small breeding colony) and possibly some dems to add more colour :thup: Note: I do have an external running on the tank aswell as the built in one. Also will no doubt upgrade the tank within a year as I'm prone to doing :oops: I spent around 8 hours yesterday emptying out my tank after having sold off all the fish in it, and converting it into the below. I decided to do it properly this time so spent the money getting some nice background paint, coral sand, big rocks and some dead coral rock. I've ordered in some marine lighting tubes aswell to give it a different look. Today I picked up my new little featherfin syno from work (she? I think, is about 10cm and oh so cute!). The tank looks much better after settling overnight so I will take some more pics this evening Advice welcome!! Here's what it looked like last night while it was still clearing up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 nice layout, best thing about that stone is if you get sick of it a hit with a hammer and coal chisel will split it into even pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looking good! Really liking the blue painted background for a setup like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 nice layout, best thing about that stone is if you get sick of it a hit with a hammer and coal chisel will split it into even pieces Thanks for the tip! Looking good! Really liking the blue painted background for a setup like this. Cheers! I'm thrilled to bits with the colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Awesome hardscape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudge Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Cool, when do the fish arrive?, whats the dimensions of the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 that's a good start. As long as you have enough filtration (aim for a rated 6 times tank volume per hour minimum) and hiding places (which you do) you shouldn't have many issues with it and should be over run with fry once the fish mature. They are good in ph of 7.3 and above, feed good food and do a 30% water change weekly and it should be easy to maintain and stunning to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Not sure on the dimentions of the tank, its just an Aqua One AR850. Combined I have 2000Lph going through the two filters which is at least 10x the size of the tank :thup: pH sitting at 7.8ish. Update: Picked up 6 electric yellows from work today! They're all a good 5cm long and were breeding in store already so I'm excited to watch them over the next few weeks :happy2: I'm wanting 6 more and I was thinking I might get them from a breeder to add some different blood into the mix - is this a good idea? Or is it bad to mix imported and local stock? Photo update!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 ar850 are 850mm long aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 ar850 are 850mm long aren't they? Oh THAT's what the number is :oops: my bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 looks cool some twisted val would be great at the back if they don't eat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 looks cool some twisted val would be great at the back if they don't eat it Yes I know right - I'd love to! I had twisted val and swords last time but they dug it up/shredded it :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I love how natural it looks with all the rocks! The rocks do look a smidgen precarious but I'm sure that it's secure but the angle of the photo makes it look dangerous. Well done! :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 The rocks do look a smidgen precarious but I'm sure that it's secure but the angle of the photo makes it look dangerous. Yeah I can see what a bad angle it is now you've pointed it out :lol: They look (and are) much more secure in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Love the tank and fishies! :bounce: The rocks are AWESOME! How do you/anyone know if the rocks are too heavy for the tank? Caper :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Looks great - awesome layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 :smot: The rocks are AWESOME! How do you/anyone know if the rocks are too heavy for the tank? When the base cracks :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 When the base cracks Looks like something Ira would write...are you related :sml1: :sml1: But seriously, how do you know???? Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlu279 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Looks like something Ira would write...are you related :sml1: :sml1: But seriously, how do you know???? Caper never really is too heavy just avoid placing large rocks on there edges love the tank :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.