The Tank (Lots of pics)

[Axl88]

Hey All

I haven't been on this forum for a long time. Thought I'd post some pics of the tank. It's been running for about 1.5years now and no deaths have occurred thus far. I am really glad I invested the time and money into it... it has been a really rewarding experience. Without the help and info from this (old) forum and many others this tank probably wouldn't have happened... so I'd like to say thanks.  :D

I'm considering changing the fish in the future (6 months)... maybe to some predatory tangs... 2 x Lepidiolamprologus elongatus maybe... if they are available  :?:

The Tank:
- 150x60x60 Main Tank
- DIY 120x40x45 Sump
- DIY Concrete Background
- DIY Stand and Hood
- DIY Bucket Wet/Dry Filter

The Fish:
- 6 Electric Yellow (4m/2f) - Not positive on the sex ratio
- 6 Maingano (4m/2f) - Not positive on the sex ratio
- 2 Bristlenose Catfish (1m/1f)

Some pics:

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Front View

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Side View

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3 x 1" Draining holes/tubes
1 x 1" Return pipe that has 2 return points below the surface of the water

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The Return pipe has flow control and a one way flow valve to prevent a siphon from occurring.

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The return piping and skimmer box are hidden behind the concrete background.

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The skimmer box and the plastic gutter guard, as seen looking up into the tank. The gutter guard prevents fish from ending up in the wet/dry filter (almost happened... hence the gutter guard).

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Vents over the transistors in the lights allow heat out of the hood.

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The 1st half of the sump, along with the bucket wet/dry filter. Bad photo... I know.

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The 2nd half of the sump, along with the return pump. Bad photo... I know.

Alex

[Thanes]

That's a very nice tank,well set up.
Cheers Brian.

[nick]

kool tank, good work on making your own background....i just bought a stick on one lol