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Stump
03-09-2009, 12:31 AM
I want to see all of your 55g bichir tanks. It may give me some ideas, also I want to see how some of you use the space.


I'll post mine up as soon as it's full w/ fish...
Cohazard
03-09-2009, 2:53 AM
IMO, 55g tanks make for terrible polypterus tanks, too narrow, at least for long term use, but for grow-out they're okay.

My first polypterus ever was an ornate, I got it when I was in high school living with my dad and didn't know much about polypterus other than they reminded me of coelacanths and I liked them.

I kept it in my 'big' tank which was a 55g. That was back in 2002:

http://www.aquaticphotos.com/data/media/8/DSC00246.JPG
wookish
03-09-2009, 4:49 AM
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/chewible/?action=view&current=IMG_1598.jpghttp://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/chewible/?action=view&current=IMG_1598.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/chewible/IMG_1598.jpg
I have changed much.. Updated pictures coming soon. Substrate didnt bother him but he had to really sniff for his pellets, still found them in under 2 minutes. Highly recommend canister filter surface skimmer (fluval). http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/chewible/?action=view&current=IMG_1598.jpg
wookish
03-09-2009, 4:51 AM
it was a scratched up acrylic tank I bought for $3.. i know about keeping it behind window.
FUEGO
03-09-2009, 9:07 AM
Cut to size some cheap black felt and affix with velcro strips. It'll keep the sunlight out and add contrast to your tank.
Stump
03-09-2009, 1:12 PM
IMO, 55g tanks make for terrible polypterus tanks, too narrow, at least for long term use, but for grow-out they're okay.


Yeah, they're a bit narrow, but for the smaller species I think they're alright.

I won't be putting any Ornates in, that's for sure. :D







Nice setups everyone (wookish and Cohazard)!
Delhezi222
03-09-2009, 4:18 PM
Here's a quick shot of mine from a few months ago. It's got a little less decor now, and there might not be any polys in it in a while either.

http://i33.tinypic.com/fcr3q.jpg (http://i33.tinypic.com/fcr3q.jpg)
Stump
03-09-2009, 6:00 PM
I like it!
Delhezi222
03-09-2009, 6:15 PM
I like it!

Thanks!
I'm dealing with a little outbreak of algae in in at the moment.
angelo21
03-09-2009, 6:20 PM
sweet setups guys!
Stump
03-16-2009, 10:28 AM
bump
devder1
03-16-2009, 7:33 PM
not a 55 but 40 is close enough right?
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Stump
03-16-2009, 7:40 PM
Sure... Any 'small' tank will do. Nice sen btw...

What do you use for ferts?

I've only been using Leaf Zone Pro Series bi-weekly for the past two weeks... I've been using the product for months...
devder1
03-16-2009, 7:47 PM
haha no the blurry long skinny thing on the bottom is a dojo loach! lol there arent any polys in this tank :(
im using
api pro series leaf zone
kent marine proseries pro-plant
seachem flourish
but i dose a full dose of each once a week
i just started about 3 weeks ago so the plants are just getting started ;)
Stump
03-16-2009, 7:51 PM
NIce...


lol... Loach.
devder1
03-17-2009, 12:40 AM
ya i figured i got all of those ferts for about $30 and rather do that than spend 150$ on a big co2 system
fishman646
03-17-2009, 12:45 AM
heres mine
devder1
03-17-2009, 12:57 AM
LOL are those feeders?
pounder
03-17-2009, 1:00 AM
sorry but the last 55g I had turned in to a wet dry filter for my buddy's tank:D
Stump
03-17-2009, 9:45 AM
lol... sad, 55 is the biggest I can get... lol


Unless I buy a 75 and drop the water line a good 5 inches or so.... :D
devder1
03-17-2009, 6:57 PM
lol... sad, 55 is the biggest I can get... lol


Unless I buy a 75 and drop the water line a good 5 inches or so.... :D
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Stump
06-23-2009, 4:01 PM
BUMP


Let's see 'em! I'll get a shot of mine after Thursday (hopefully).
wolfsburgfanatic
07-05-2009, 1:15 AM
Heres my 40G long (same footprint as a 55g). New tank is coming and will be done quite a bit differently ;) ...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=139&pictureid=13281

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=139&pictureid=13279
KingAROWANA213
07-05-2009, 3:17 AM
nice setup..
Ethics
07-05-2009, 8:12 PM
Here's my 55g with a < 2" Senegal he's loving it in there.

http://mariodabrowski.com/01.png
cody61406
07-05-2009, 8:49 PM
good lookin setups
Stump
07-07-2009, 4:53 PM
Nice tanks guys!


Here's some recent shots of mine:
http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr217/therenegade/000_0009-3.jpg
http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr217/therenegade/000_0001-2.jpg
http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr217/therenegade/000_0008-5.jpg
RyanP
07-07-2009, 5:45 PM
delete post
Armored_delhezi
07-08-2009, 9:32 AM
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243023

It's the only 55 We've got...