Changed my setup what do you think?

[SoDakJeep]

Well its been about a month and I didn't like the way my tank was set up. Here is a pic of it before

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/cav01c14/GEDC0168-1.jpg

Well my family owns a burial business so we have plenty of granite laying around. There was one stone that we had done and misspelled (hey it happens) So I asked my grandfather about it and he let me have it since it wasn't going to be used.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/Merv-Griffin-Tombstone.jpg

He picked it up and dropped it and it broke into a couple pieces.

This is the finished product once I had it in the tank.
Front view
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/cav01c14/0316091203.jpg
Side view
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/cav01c14/0316091216-1.jpg

I really like how it adds a lot of caves and adds a more natural look. granted the swimming area for the fish is a little smaller but I think they should really enjoy the new territory.

Let me know what you all think. The tank is a 55gal Bowfront.


I will try to get better pics when its dark. The only thing I worry about now is my tank being haunted hahaha.

[greenearthlawns]

That looks nice those flat surfaces are nice for spawning and make good caves when stacked nicely like you have... good job!

[bl00]

That's an awesome story! The tank looks nice.

[Pittbull]

wow thats morbid aye your my kinda hobbyist.. cool deal..

[SoDakJeep]

Thanks for the complements as promised better pics now
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/cav01c14/GEDC0189.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/cav01c14/GEDC0192.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/cav01c14/GEDC0191.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/cav01c14/GEDC0190.jpg

I also have a blue light that just lights the tank and acts like a moon light but my camera died so no pics.

Do you guys see anything I should change or do different.

[greenearthlawns]

how about a background poster for the tank>? I think it looks good! what size tank is that? what kind of substrate is that? I really like it...

[SoDakJeep]

how about a background poster for the tank>? I think it looks good! what size tank is that? what kind of substrate is that? I really like it...

For a background its currently just a piece of cardboard that is painted blue.

I belive it is either a 46 or 55 bow front.

I have pool filter sand as my substrate.

What type of background would you think would look good with this setup?

[greenearthlawns]

rocks or plants whatever, some peple dont like the backgrounds that you can buy at the lfs to put on the back but I like them... depending on what it is...

[Marius]

I'd say it is functional :D

That's a 46gal bow front, right? This was my 72, Mbuna community, get inspired ;)
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/Marius_Gabriela/FISH/MALAWI/IMG_0003.jpg

[SoDakJeep]

I would love to have a 72 gallon but for 125 bucks with everything included I had to pic this up haha. I really would like to get some java moss or fern to grow around the rocks.

[Yanbbrox]

Looking good, i'd leave it as it is, just MO

[greenearthlawns]

I would love to have a 72 gallon but for 125 bucks with everything included I had to pic this up haha. I really would like to get some java moss or fern to grow around the rocks.


No use bothering with that african cichlids will tear it up... I tried the moss and it didn't last more than an hour lol... craiglist has great deals on tanks!! thats were I got all mine, we got a 120 with stand and 3 fillters, rocks, sand, heaters, and driftwood for $300... amazing what you can get used tanks with all accessories for sometimes just gotta keep on the lookout for good deals ya know...

[SoDakJeep]

No use bothering with that african cichlids will tear it up... I tried the moss and it didn't last more than an hour lol...


I know waht you mean I currently have a floating Hornwart plant and some seems to be growing alright well most of the other has been cichlid snacks haha.