View Full Version : 210 setup from start to finish (pictures).
Finally got my 210 up and running. here are some pictures. Filter system consist of a Megaflow 4 with a Mag 18 pump, FX5 and a Coralife 18W Turbo Twist UV Sterilizer. Not quit finished (needs background and some larger plants, rock work, ect), but couldn't wait any longer to share. Enjoy.
fishbum
08-29-2009, 8:17 PM
Nice set up.What are your stocking plans for it?
cichlid fiend
08-29-2009, 8:24 PM
very nice!!
coolermaster
08-29-2009, 9:53 PM
whoa,,I like I like!
12 Volt Man
08-29-2009, 10:07 PM
very nice. I have the 150g Aqueon (same tank as yours only 18" wide instead of 24" wide) and I got some 30" tall plastic plants for the back wall, cause I like plant eaters too. you might consider some taller plastic plants for the back.
LowCel
08-29-2009, 11:23 PM
Very nice setup. It looks like everything was well thought out and meant to be last a while. Good job.
My only question is why did you go for the shorter light? Do you prefer the sides of the tank to be darker? I've seen some tanks like that and they usually look pretty interesting.
Columbian Shark Catfish
08-29-2009, 11:30 PM
Must have cost a pretty penny with the overflows.
Looks incredibly nice :D
Tulip_Sniper
08-30-2009, 1:12 AM
looks great post pics when you get it stocked
Pharaoh
08-30-2009, 6:24 AM
Very nice.
12 Volt Man
08-30-2009, 7:53 AM
a black background would look sweet on that tank
acerkai640
08-30-2009, 11:30 AM
nice tank....i would def look into a few taller plants and some more rock work but other than that congrats on the buy
vloomz
08-30-2009, 1:07 PM
nice tank and sump but i hate plastic plants ... unnatural for me
LowCel
08-30-2009, 1:10 PM
nice tank and sump but i hate plastic plants ... unnatural for me
I don't know that anyone actually loves fake plants, it's just with some of our occupants real plants just are not an option.
justpgraham
08-30-2009, 1:11 PM
Excellent setup
tcarswell
08-30-2009, 2:11 PM
I don't know that anyone actually loves fake plants, it's just with some of our occupants real plants just are not an option.
Yup , or they don't want added maintenance.
I love the setup what are the dimensions ? One of those stick on black backgrounds would looks great on that. Especially concealing the over flows. What are the planned fishes ? :popcorn:
LowCel
08-30-2009, 2:24 PM
Yup , or they don't want added maintenance.
I love the setup what are the dimensions ? One of those stick on black backgrounds would looks great on that. Especially concealing the over flows. What are the planned fishes ? :popcorn:
I'm pretty sure it is a 72x24x29, same size as my dovii tank. :)
siebertn
08-30-2009, 2:24 PM
looks very nice man, wish the wife would let me get a big tank like yours.
sump looks sweet also
12 Volt Man
08-30-2009, 2:36 PM
I don't know that anyone actually loves fake plants, it's just with some of our occupants real plants just are not an option.
yup. the fish in my tank would have salad for lunch with real plants..
Thanks for all the kind words guys. It needs a few things but limited funds. Did you notice the UV light return (picture 4)? This will also help keep the slime from forming in the sump.
*LowCel, I had this light system on my 75 gallon and ran out of money for a good light system. This is like having a killer stereo system with crapy speakers. Maybe in the next few months.:D
*Dimensions are as stated. 72x24x29
*Yes, plastic plants suck but better than nothing.
Here are a few pictures of the tank stocked. And what I use for cycling my last three tanks.
Very nice setup. It looks like everything was well thought out and meant to be last a while. Good job.
My only question is why did you go for the shorter light? Do you prefer the sides of the tank to be darker? I've seen some tanks like that and they usually look pretty interesting.
kingyella
09-02-2009, 8:51 PM
nice setup, get a background on it, and it will really stand out.
david503bk
09-03-2009, 6:31 AM
Wow. I have the exact same tank in my garage but it is used. I am going to be purchasing exact same stand and re-enforce my floors the same way. Weird.
LowCel
09-03-2009, 7:03 AM
Wow. I have the exact same tank in my garage but it is used. I am going to be purchasing exact same stand and re-enforce my floors the same way. Weird.
Too bad you aren't near Charleston, WV. I used that stand prior to building my own and I haven't been able to sell it yet. :(