fishboi Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 no if only i can take crap pictures as good as that one. very nice fresh too good for words. looks like u got ur self a slice of the real Amazon river in ur living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I am striving to reach the perfection of your tank! Have not yet reached mediocrity!!!! Looks brilliant.Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 hey, ive just being reading about your tank, and was wondering if the reverse under gravel filter is working very well. im in the process of setting up my new tank and was looking at doing something like this but wasnt sure if it would work very well? oh and i love the tank!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshwest Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hi Quack. The R/UG filter is working well. I have not had to clean the gravel which is what I was hoping would happen. The only problem I had with the original setup was the in line pleated filter was getting blocked to quickly and needed cleaning every week. Which is not my idea of low maintenance? I have since removed the in line filter. This has increased the flow through the R/Ug, which has created better water movement in the tank. The other thing I have changed is I have put a bigger pump in the sump and a larger wet dry filter as the sump filter now does all the mechanical filtration. The total flow through the tank now is around 6000L / Hr All and all, I am happy with the set up it seems to be working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 update!! any changes since u last posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady-Lene Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Oh my goodness .... I'm so impressed and extremely jealous. Well done Fresh that looks awesome! I went to sleep last night wondering if I could manage with a two bedroom house ..... saw a large hole forming in the lounge wall .... into spare room (aka fishroom) ..... hehehe. Was gonna post a picture of my first tank effort but don't think I'll bother now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarfishlover Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Very interesting thread. I might just come to you for a bit of advice. I am also setting up an Amazon tank soon. Mine is a little over 300 gallons (sorry, don't work in litres) anyway, dimensions 8' x 2.5' x 2.5'. I'll be using a 66 gallon sump filter as well. . Your planted tank looks absolutely stunning. Because I will be keeping a couple of Oscars, I'm not sure how well the plants will do. We all know how Oscars like to destroy plants. I will probably give it a go and see what happens anyway. Like I said, I'm sure you'll have a few tips for me. I run a 125 gallon tank at the moment, that seems very big, until you stand next to the 300 gallon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 thats a big tank what other fish to you plan to keep in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub.z Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Ive just read this thread for the first time and WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megs Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 First Time read for me too and Oh I am so green eyed that it is not funny!!! Love the planted tank it looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyandrea_ Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yeah! That's one impressive tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Oscarfishlover, I'm currently keeping a teenage oscar in a planted tank and he's been fine, I know of others who are doing the same so it might work for you as well. Also I wouldn't really expect a reply because Freshwest hasn't posted on here in about 9 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub.z Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Oscarfishlover keep us posted with how your tanks looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Oscarfishlover, I'm currently keeping a teenage oscar in a planted tank and he's been fine, I know of others who are doing the same so it might work for you as well. Also I wouldn't really expect a reply because Freshwest hasn't posted on here in about 9 months. last post at Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:00 am i would love to know what the tank is like now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 It has SOOOOOOO dramatically changed that you wouldn't recognise it. BUT It does look fantastic, as those that know it will vouch for. Don't ask, and I won't lie!! Maybe Freshie will fill in the gaps for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milet Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 any chance of someone getting some pics then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Once again, Freshwest would have to say "Yay" or "Nay" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 lol it has definitely changed alot.. but i think it's awesome we got the chance to check it out before we left Auckland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshwest Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 It’s been awhile since my last post (sounds like a confession) Things have changed in the amazon, the pH has gone up, and the tanganikan s have taken over. The tank is now the happy home of my frontosa colony (3males and 9 females). I still have my discus, which are more than happy in their bare tanks (healthier). I do miss the plants, but the fronts more than make up for them with their personality and behavior. Here are some pics of the tank now. Sorry plant lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 No plants? Blasphemy! Heh seriously though, the tank is looking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 very nice tank, The fish are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Ha! No plants! Very nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Grrrrrrrrrrr :evil: No plants!!! Hehe jks, nice fronts there mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 PICTURE PERFECT freshwest :lol: The colony is out of this world, beats plants hands down :lol: Hubby and I got to have a look at these guys when we were up in Auckland, and the fish and tank are to die for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 the new setup looks great...a change once awhile is always good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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