5,000 gallon Arapaima Gigas Tank by JohnPTC

[johnptc]

text and photos Copyright 2006 John Marcus

Permission to use on www.monsterfishkeepers.com (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com)

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5000 gallon gigas tank


Below is an overview of the 5000 gallon giga tank just completed.


Final design :

5000 gallon display tank ( 72’ height x 12’ x 10’ )

Filtration:
9 bag filters in a 3x3 array running 50 gpm each
( 300, 100 and 10 micron in each set)

300 gallon sump. 36”x48”x48”

200 gallons of bio filtration and degassing (4x55 gallon drums)


Four 6000 watt heaters with two independent controllers 1 for 6kw the other for 18kw

Total pumps 255 gpm ( 5 x 53gpm march 3/4 hp )

Aquafine CSL 24R UV sterilizer ( 12 lamps)

1600 watts metal halide lighting ( 4x400watts)

8 48” t5 fluorescent tubes.

6600 pounds gravel, 1500 pounds lace rock etc

40,000 pounds of water

just add fish…………………….


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Tank construction.

Tank size was maximized for the available space. Concrete block construction was chosen and the design was finalized. A block box with two viewing windows. The tank was layed out on the concrete slab. Holes were drill in the slab and rebar was epoxied in place. Walls were built with lots of rebar with special attention to the corners. The custom built 316 stainless steel window headers were placed and the block work completed. The blocks are 8x8x16 and the 316 stainless is 4x4x1/2 angles. The block was filled with high strength grout and curing began.


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Several holes were put thru the block walls. Two for 3 inch pipe (3.5 inches) for intake to the pumps. Two 2 inch for water recirculation returns and one 2 inch for overflow ( to control water height). The feed through pipes were fiberglass which allowed them to be epoxied in place once the block was waterproofed.


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The grout cured, washed with acid and waterproofed with pond shield two part epoxy. Next the rest of the SS angle was epoxied in to form the sealing surface for the silicone seal to the plastic.


WINDOW INSTALL



I used 4x4x1/2 inch stainless steel angle ( type 316 for saltwater ) to make a frame for the opening with one of the 4 inch flats to set the window against.

The stainless steel frame was epoxied in place after the cement block was waterproofed with a epoxy sealer called pond armor. http://www.pondarmor.com/


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The main window is cell cast acrylic 2” thick x 120 x 60 inches. It weighs about 750 pounds and was handled with a forklift.

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I used no bolts etc to hold it in place…………the weight of the plastic rests on the bottom of the tank on a few small plastic blocks to allow for movement. The pressure of the water will hold the plastic firmly against the sealing surface.

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The plastic was placed against the stainless steel frame inside the tank and the opening was marked on the paper protecting the plastic. The plastic sheet in lager than the opening by at least 8 inches in each direction, leaving a minimum of a 4 inch overlap on all sides.

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Next the plastic was moved away from the opening. The paper border which covers the sealing area was carefully removed on both sides of the plastic.


The sealing side of the plastic was sanded with 220 grit to roughen the surface for better adhesion.


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I also ground clean the sealing surface of the stainless.

Next both surfaces were primed with “dow corning 1205 prime coat” and allowed to dry.


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I used “dow corning 832 multi surface adhesive sealant”. I used a very heavy bead ( approx 1x ½ inch) applied all the way around the stainless steel sealing surface. I used and air powered caulking gun…..it would be very hard to apply this much sealant by hand and take way too long.


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This is a fast paced event and I had two helpers opening the tubes of 832 ( aprrox 15-20 ) etc. Apply the top last as it can run a little and drip on you. Once the 832 is in place the plastic was slide in final position on the plastic supports. I used large c clamps on the top edge and 2x4 wood elsewhere to put GENTLE pressure on it… do not bend or strain the plastic. The reason for removing the paper from the back side of the plastic is it now allows you to see the 832 flow out into an even seal and not use TOO MUCH clamping force.


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Now clean up the excess….

Leave it alone to cure for several weeks. It cures at about 1/8 inch per day so this takes awhile.

PLEASE NOTE THE DOW CORNING DOES NOT RECOMMEND ANY OF THIER PRODUCTS FOR CONTINOUS UNDERWATER USE !!!

THIS WORKED FOR ME BUT TRY IT A YOUR OWN RISK !!!


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PLUMBING

While the silicone began to cure and the cement continued to cure I did the plumbing and electrical work.
The fiberglass pipes were epoxied in place thru the tank walls. They were reinforced with 0.5 inch fiberglass sheet for strength and water proofing. Intake screens and a skimmer were mounted and two 3 inch pipes were run to the pump ‘house’. March mag drive pumps were selected for a number of reasons and we ended up with 5 series 7 pumps .75 horsepower 220v 3 phase.


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Four 55 gallon plastic drums were converted to bio filters with the addition of bioballs and self starting siphons with air brakes ( see photos) which makes the water level rise and fall giving the little bugs the maximum amount of oxygen….which is usually the limiting factor in bio filters. These were place above the sump.

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The 300 gallon sump was placed above the main tank with 3 three inch overflows to return filtered water to the tank. Four 6000 watt heaters were installed. One on one thermostat set one degree lower than the other three…so it will do the bulk of the heating.

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Two carbon canisters also empty into the sump as well as the UV sterilized water ( runs as needed ).

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Three pumps are used for filtration. Each running thru a bank of three bag filters ( 200, 100 and 10 microns each). This water is returned to the four bio filters and two carbon canisters. This then is gravity feed to the sump and heated and the falls into the main tank.

Two pumps are used for creating flow in the tank and return directly to the two 2 inch pipes thru the block walls.



ELECTRICAL

The two main electrical issues were the heaters and pumps.

The four 6000 watt submersible heaters were wired as follows.

One heater was wired to a 220v 30amp single phase breaker. It is controlled by a chromalox digital controller running a 40 amp power relay and set at 81 F. This heater does most of the cycling on/off.

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The other three heaters were wired together in a triangle and feed from a 50 amp 220 volt three phase breaker. Again with a chromalox controller set at 80 F and a 90 amp three phase power relay.

Pilot lights were included and the whole mess placed in a waterproof enclosure.

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The five pumps each have a 220v 3 phase motor contactor with overload protection. A small toggle switch allows each pump to be controlled separately for maintenance or filter changes. All the contactors are mounted in a waterproof enclosure at the pump ‘house’.

I plan to add some alarms etc in the future.

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Lighting……… four 400 watt metal halide lights and 8 48” t5 bulbs were suspended on ss cable over the tank.



BACK TO THE TANK

Now that the cement has cured 28 days and the silicone has set for 14 days water was added ( see photos)…….and the pumps started. No tank leaks and several piping leaks were repaired.

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6600 pounds of white 1/8 inch baja gravel were lifted in two lifts with the forklift, bags emptied and gravel added.

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About 1000 pounds of lace rock and a very large driftwood tree stump were added. The arrangement done by my son and friend Erica with a hookah setup for breathing under water.

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The heaters were turned on and the water treated with prime.

Once everything stabilized the fish ( expect the giga and jardini) were transferred to the new tank…..start up cycling was avoided by connecting the existing 2400 gallon system to the new 5000 gallon system to provide bio filtration until the new bio filters are active ( 60 days ??). At this point the old bio filters will be taken off line one at a time and the water checked to make sure the new filters are fully developed.

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The tanks is covered with a twin sheet polycarbonate that is very light weight and a good insulator.

Moving the 5 foot gigas is the subject of the next article.

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Questions are always welcome.

Tank cam can be found through www.ptcmetrology.com (http://www.ptcmetrology.com) ( near bottom of page)

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[neoprodigy]

WOW.. awsome job John :headbang2 i cant wait to see that tank :drool:

[DeLgAdO]

the madness just doesnt stop :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly:

:headbang2

[fishyboi]

WOW, that is amazing

[Euge]

holy mother of god. that is sweeeeeeeeeet

[Joshy]

I envy you beyond any other man right now.
Make no mistake about it, YOU ARE THE MAN!

Keep the pictures and updates rolling!

[stotty]

I envy you beyond any other man right now.
Make no mistake about it, YOU ARE THE MAN!

Keep the pictures and updates rolling!

I want one :cry: Very cool thanks for sharing the pictures with us

[eh1421]

excellant
you are without question my idol

mike

[rkc772]

great job! would like to see how you tranfered the gigas!:drool:

[arapaimag]

Fantastic new tank. Your Pemas must love it. Did you weigh them when you moved them?

[jones]

man, i thought i was cool with a 300gallon, haha

im in awe of this amazing craftsmanship... i dont think you can do too much of a better job, hahaha

excellent work man, and thank you so much for providing the info aswell, extreamly helpful..

but really, words fail me, this is probably hands down one of the best personal tanks out there... or at least that i have ever seen...

cheers!!
jones

[carsanfish]

That is awesome. just looked at the web cam. NICE!!!! :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly:

[johnptc]

as you know you are welcome anytime !!!!!!!!!!!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag


WOW.. awsome job John :headbang2 i cant wait to see that tank :drool:

[rayman45]

i neeed 1

[johnptc]

it gets crazier and crazier........:screwy: :screwy: :screwy:
:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag


the madness just doesnt stop :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly:

:headbang2

[johnptc]

article and photos have been submited...shouldnt be too long:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag



great job! would like to see how you tranfered the gigas!:drool:

[johnptc]

the fellows who helped lift the sling guessed about 90 lbs ( 40kilos):arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag

Fantastic new tank. Your Pemas must love it. Did you weigh them when you moved them?

[johnptc]

thanks for the kind words !!!! I believe the fish like their new home which is what its all about !!!! :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag


man, i thought i was cool with a 300gallon, haha

im in awe of this amazing craftsmanship... i dont think you can do too much of a better job, hahaha

excellent work man, and thank you so much for providing the info aswell, extreamly helpful..

but really, words fail me, this is probably hands down one of the best personal tanks out there... or at least that i have ever seen...

cheers!!
jones

[Loubard]

Very nice job!!

[rottbo]

how big is that albino channel???

[johnptc]

APPROX 32 INCHES..WE BOUGHT HIM AS A BABY FROM PETCO ( 3 INCHES):headbang2

how big is that albino channel???

[johnptc]

THANKS FOR LOOKING !!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag

Very nice job!!

[johnptc]

YOU NEED 2 !!!! !!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag !!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag !!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag !!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :naughty:

i neeed 1

[bmxer4ever]

So the dream is finally realised! I was just about to post in the giga thread to ask you about the progress on this tank - looks like you beat me to it! You seem to have done this so quickly - it wasn't that long ago we were discussing this tank, and now it's up and running! Well done John, you really seem to have put all the lessons learned in your first tank into this one.
I have to admit, the technical side, especially the plumbing and electrics, hurts my head! How did you know what to do with the first tank, never mind this one?!
Again, well done, hope all the fish are happy and I look forward to seeing more pics...

P.s. what have you stocked the new tank with?

[johnptc]

The lessons from the first tank ( 6 months) were well applied to the second ( 1 month).

I am a major gear head with a physics background.... kinda like working in the physics lab.....

New tank stocked 100% from old tank, old filter box and old sump for now....

:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :frog:



So the dream is finally realised! I was just about to post in the giga thread to ask you about the progress on this tank - looks like you beat me to it! You seem to have done this so quickly - it wasn't that long ago we were discussing this tank, and now it's up and running! Well done John, you really seem to have put all the lessons learned in your first tank into this one.
I have to admit, the technical side, especially the plumbing and electrics, hurts my head! How did you know what to do with the first tank, never mind this one?!
Again, well done, hope all the fish are happy and I look forward to seeing more pics...

P.s. what have you stocked the new tank with?

[rottbo]

SO do you have another planned?? I can pnly assume that this is onyl the begining I am very jealous of your tanks I hope that mine will look that good some day

[Hasi]

Absolutely stunning and amazing.

I am in absolute awe, the setups are as good if not better then zoo setups.

WOW

:thumbsup:

[The Happy Mud Skipper]

same here....I bow down to your awesomeness!!

[johnptc]

i wish i had room and $$$$ to do a tank for adult gigas !!!! thanks for the compliments !!!!!
:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag



SO do you have another planned?? I can pnly assume that this is onyl the begining I am very jealous of your tanks I hope that mine will look that good some day

[johnptc]

have you seen the tank cam.... there is a jardini in there....from your neighborhood i believe

:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag



Absolutely stunning and amazing.

I am in absolute awe, the setups are as good if not better then zoo setups.

WOW

:thumbsup:

[johnptc]

thanks for checking it out !!!

:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag


same here....I bow down to your awesomeness!!

[Zoodiver]

Congrats on the new set up! Looks amazing! :clap :clap :clap

[johnptc]

MATT. WATCH FOR ARTICLE ON MVING THE GIGA....SHOULD BE UP TONITE OR TOMMORROW.. I THINK YOU WILL RELATE !!!!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :turtle:



Congrats on the new set up! Looks amazing! :clap :clap :clap

[Zoodiver]

Sweet, I'll keep an eye out for it! I'm in the middle of acclimating new fish myself (taking a food break).... new Amazon stuff for my little project.

[redtailfool]

Thanks John for being such an insipiration to the community.

[neoprodigy]

MATT. WATCH FOR ARTICLE ON MVING THE GIGA....SHOULD BE UP TONITE OR TOMMORROW.. I THINK YOU WILL RELATE !!!!:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :turtle:

its up :)

How We Moved Our 5 Foot Arapaima Gigas (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49048)

[johnptc]

great job LI thanks !!!!

its up :)

How We Moved Our 5 Foot Arapaima Gigas (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49048)

[water_baby83]

THAT LOOKS AWSOME, GREAT JOB!!! IT'S SO COOL TO SEE SOMEONE DEDICATED TO DOING A THOROUGH JOB, MAKING SURE IT'S DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! I LOOK FORWARD TO UPDATE PICS AND INFO! AWSOME AWSOME, GOOD LUCK WITH IT!!

-EM

[johnptc]

thanks !!!! working on fish pics next !!! john:arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :arapaimag :turtle:



THAT LOOKS AWSOME, GREAT JOB!!! IT'S SO COOL TO SEE SOMEONE DEDICATED TO DOING A THOROUGH JOB, MAKING SURE IT'S DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! I LOOK FORWARD TO UPDATE PICS AND INFO! AWSOME AWSOME, GOOD LUCK WITH IT!!

-EM

[carl87gt]

Very nice indeed! I especially like the web cam so we can see the fishes in action.

[johnptc]

sharing is part of the fun.........plus I can reduce my fish anxiety anywhere there is internet !!




Very nice indeed! I especially like the web cam so we can see the fishes in action.

[rottbo]

john this is what I get when I try to pull up your webcam


http://72.245.13.213/en/index.html


and then it wont let me do anything at all I have to close to window completely out to get out of it

[johnptc]

1) its pc friendly............not mac friendly.

if you are on a PC make sure to let it load the activex control....usually a bar asking at the top of the window....usually you then click enter.... enter username ( ilovefish) and password ( ptcptc)

also make sure cookies are allowed.........let me know.........john



john this is what I get when I try to pull up your webcam


http://72.245.13.213/en/index.html


and then it wont let me do anything at all I have to close to window completely out to get out of it

[rottbo]

still not working I wonder if firefox is disabling it somehow

[jelkel]

Unbelievable!!Thanks for sharing!

[johnptc]

can u try microsoft ie............ i think you are correct although please let me know if it solves the problem john



still not working I wonder if firefox is disabling it somehow

[johnptc]

thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) :)



Unbelievable!!Thanks for sharing!

[rottbo]

It works on IE not on firefox man that sunlight is bright it washes out all the color when the fish are up front.. does your pima always hang out in the back corner???

[rottbo]

nver mind she just came out

[rottbo]

so who gets the job working in front of the tnak... I can see there reflection workin on somethin

[rottbo]

ok John last question sorry for blwoing up your thread.... Would it be possible to add a full screen option so I can make that into my screensaver?????

[johnptc]

i havent figured that out as the image is 640x480 ( approx)...if you reduce your screen resolution the image gets bigger but thats not much of a solution !!!!




ok John last question sorry for blwoing up your thread.... Would it be possible to add a full screen option so I can make that into my screensaver?????

[rottbo]

now your that guy is in the way I cant see the fish
I love you aquarium I want it I think that I will build one

[rottbo]

NIGHT HAWK....lol

[rottbo]

ok one more ????? is there a scheduled feeding time or is it when ever I would like to see it at feeding time

[johnptc]

breakfast is usually 0900 pdt on work days.....dinner varies:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:



ok one more ????? is there a scheduled feeding time or is it when ever I would like to see it at feeding time

[gigas r us]

thats my tank and thats me pouring the gravel in!!!!!!!!:headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 btw my dad is crazy :screwy: :screwy:

[johnptc]

is that a fact ???:ROFL: :ROFL:



thats my tank and thats me pouring the gravel in!!!!!!!!:headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 btw my dad is crazy :screwy: :screwy:

[Nic]

looks awsome john that is a monster tank

[johnptc]

sadly the gigas will still out grow it :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:




looks awsome john that is a monster tank

[DeLgAdO]

sadly the gigas will still out grow it :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

suck it up!

build a 10,000 gal as the next project :naughty:

[johnptc]

i better start now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:



suck it up!

build a 10,000 gal as the next project :naughty:

[monster keeper]

Great tank! Where can you find good info on building super sized aquariums yourself?:drool:

[johnptc]

probaly by asking around....not much in print that i know of



Great tank! Where can you find good info on building super sized aquariums yourself?:drool:

[koliveira]

This tank is off the hook! So glad I got to see it in person! The Arapaima has such incredible color and looks fat and healthy. Thanks for having me over John!!

[johnptc]

thanks for the beautiful fish !!!! stop by anytime !!!!


This tank is off the hook! So glad I got to see it in person! The Arapaima has such incredible color and looks fat and healthy. Thanks for having me over John!!

[Opiate]

fark man!!! i'm sitting here with a half mongrel lookin at these pics lol!!! Congratulations on the tank man!! :thumbsup:

[johnptc]

:) :) :) thanks !!!!


fark man!!! i'm sitting here with a half mongrel lookin at these pics lol!!! Congratulations on the tank man!! :thumbsup:

[benzjamin13]

Man! I really wish I had the time to check out your tank in person! That looks awesome! :headbang2

[señor_pescados_felices]

LOL you seriously got a copyright for this?That makes me chuckle LOL nice tank though.

[johnptc]

thanks !!!






Man! I really wish I had the time to check out your tank in person! That looks awesome! :headbang2

[johnptc]

if you write copyright and date it,: its covered for a year !!! or so i am told !!!!:D :D :D :D :D :D


LOL you seriously got a copyright for this?That makes me chuckle LOL nice tank though.

[señor_pescados_felices]

Oh okay I thought you went through the hassle of actually getting a copyright.I wont use it without your permission either way dont worry,lol.

[johnptc]

no problem. i always say yes !!!!!!!!!!:headbang2 :headbang2


Oh okay I thought you went through the hassle of actually getting a copyright.I wont use it without your permission either way dont worry,lol.

[Redtibby]

Holly good write up!! wish i could have a placet to put a tank like that!!

[johnptc]

KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN..YOU NEVER KNOW.....:naughty:


Holly good write up!! wish i could have a placet to put a tank like that!!

[johnptc]

bump

[The Amazonian]

Are these tanks at a Home Depot, that looks like the out door section of a home depot?

Awesome tanks...:headbang2:headbang2:headbang2

[johnptc]

you are alomost exactly right !!!!!!!!!!!!!

The architect that helped us and just finshed doing the block patterns at the local costco !!!!

GOOD CALL :headbang2 :headbang2


Are these tanks at a Home Depot, that looks like the out door section of a home depot?

Awesome tanks...:headbang2:headbang2:headbang2

[kingkong]

well done

[johnptc]

well done

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shoefreak03]

wow John. amazing.

is it okay for me and Joey to swing by one of these days???

[johnptc]

please do !!!


wow John. amazing.

is it okay for me and Joey to swing by one of these days???

[R1_Ridah]

please do !!!

OH MY GOD..another one....can't believe I missed this.... :eek: :eek: :eek:

I'm driving in to work this week so I can stop by for lunch....WOW...WOW ..and WOW...

[R1_Ridah]

BTW - Can I bring my swimming trunks and take a dive in with the PIMA =-)

[johnptc]

BTW - Can I bring my swimming trunks and take a dive in with the PIMA =-)


we go to lunch at 1130...............

no fishing......swiming ok if you are not coverved in chemicals !!!!

[johnptc]

OH MY GOD..another one....can't believe I missed this.... :eek: :eek: :eek:

I'm driving in to work this week so I can stop by for lunch....WOW...WOW ..and WOW...

how did you missing this ????

[Zoodiver]

We need more pics of the babies!

[johnptc]

PICS...NOT GREAT


We need more pics of the babies!

[johnptc]

PICS...NOT GREAT

lil' gigas are doing great........!!!!

[R1_Ridah]

lil' gigas are doing great........!!!!

Dr.John.....I have you to blame as the last visit to your place influenced me to purchase a Pima. The awsomeness of your monster tank just left a lasting impression on my mind. Hearing voices telling me to," buy one... buy one... buy a PIMA". Knowing I will never have the means of housing an adult, I have one in my care at the moment :(

Now to my question =-) .... mine is jet black ? I'm sure it's because he's stressed. However, he's eating fine. Swimming normally, acting fine. Has the curiousty of a cat when you approach the tank. You have any ideas how I could get him to return to his normal color.

[johnptc]

congrats !!!!

my little ones are darker than the larger ones.

they do change color on thier own........from dark charcoal grey to a dark silver..............

give him sometime.

also i recommend azoo liquid arowana vitamins on thier food.....also goldfish deplete their vitamins i am told.....


pics please !!!!!

and when did you buy him ??? size ????

john





Dr.John.....I have you to blame as the last visit to your place influenced me to purchase a Pima. The awsomeness of your monster tank just left a lasting impression on my mind. Hearing voices telling me to," buy one... buy one... buy a PIMA". Knowing I will never have the means of housing an adult, I have one in my care at the moment :(

Now to my question =-) .... mine is jet black ? I'm sure it's because he's stressed. However, he's eating fine. Swimming normally, acting fine. Has the curiousty of a cat when you approach the tank. You have any ideas how I could get him to return to his normal color.

[R1_Ridah]

congrats !!!!

my little ones are darker than the larger ones.

they do change color on thier own........from dark charcoal grey to a dark silver..............

give him sometime.

also i recommend azoo liquid arowana vitamins on thier food.....also goldfish deplete their vitamins i am told.....


pics please !!!!!

and when did you buy him ??? size ????

john


You ever see them as Black as him ? He's 12"...

[johnptc]

check the color.....he is lighter towards the front

[julianfish]

just wanted to let you know how cool i thought those pics are. gotta come see the new tank awsome!!!

[drpez008]

[hey the arapaima looks great, the redish colors are amaizing... where did you get these fish?
By the way the albino cat fish is massive....

[johnptc]

[hey the arapaima looks great, the redish colors are amaizing... where did you get these fish?
By the way the albino cat fish is massive....

the two little guys came from ocean blue in orange calif.


the big one came as a baby from river wonders about 24 months ago.....

[Bichirman]

What else can I say, alothough, more pics would be nice.

[johnptc]

What else can I say, alothough, more pics would be nice.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF ???

I AM HAPPY TO POST THEM.....LET ME KNOW

[Piraus]

nice fish you have in the Tank!

[jarcher1390]

Nice fish, nice tank, true fishkeeper if i save up now i may be able to afford one half that size when im 50

[shepoutside]

:D Mad wicked tank :)

[gillnurse]

wow

[tetracanthus]

Well I cannot get past the login to see the video.
But other then that the step by step replay is awesome it puts it gives me the basic idea of how I would build one (not that I'm going to any time soon).

[johnptc]

Well I cannot get past the login to see the video.
But other then that the step by step replay is awesome it puts it gives me the basic idea of how I would build one (not that I'm going to any time soon).


it needs ie on a pc........... make sure tgo load the activex controll from the camera........:popcorn: ;)

[tetracanthus]

it needs ie on a pc........... make sure tgo load the activex controll from the camera........:popcorn: ;)

:screwy: :screwy: If I had read a little farther into the post I would have discovered that.:irked:

Thats a nice channel cat, never have I seen one that colour before.
BTW Sweet tank!!!:WHOA: :WHOA: :WHOA: :WHOA: :WHOA: :WHOA:

[peninha]

awsome tank man! absolutely awsome. thank you so much for sharing.
even if you're not selling anything, i am your customer :ROFL: keep posting cause i'll keep :popcorn: watching!!!

[bmxer4ever]

"You ever see them as Black as him ? He's 12"..."
Attached Images

Wow,he's really dark! Never seen one like that before...cool!

[Aquatic Dreams]

AWESOME tank. Great job you have done.

[Aquatic Dreams]

I just had a look at the live cam.. BALLISTIC.. I love it..
Have you had anything breed in there?

[johnptc]

I just had a look at the live cam.. BALLISTIC.. I love it..
Have you had anything breed in there?

currently three separate set of red devils have fry.......:headbang2

[Aquatic Dreams]

Nice. I guess the fry would soon be eaten by the others.

[johnptc]

Nice. I guess the fry would soon be eaten by the others.

it takes a while.the parents are quite protective when the are tiny after about 3/4 inch they go hide in the rocks.and every once in a while i will see small orange fish peeking out........if they are not careful the pbass make short work of them..........so the cycle goes:(

[iceman]

Whew!:nilly: Its really awesome. Hope i have one in my backyard here in the Philippines;) You guys are great:headbang2

[rickson]

amazung. loved it:popcorn:

[chipopo]

Love the article.

[monstertanklover]

hi been watchin your web cam i think the tank is great, but i have seen some of your fish flicking hope you know already. Would hate to see you loose any of those fantastic fish.

[johnptc]

hi been watchin your web cam i think the tank is great, but i have seen some of your fish flicking hope you know already. Would hate to see you loose any of those fantastic fish.

i guess what you call flicking ...I call flashing......its been going on for about two years........at first I was quite worried but we have only lost about 2 fish in that time.....

I have stopped being concerned.........but if you have any different thoughts please let me know.......

thanks john

[monstertanklover]

yeah flashing. i am a koi keeper as my wife wont let me build a tank to have large tropical fish inside so i have meter long koi. so if i have any flashing i would catch the fish and take a scrape and look at it under the microscope to see what parasites are present. But as you have not lost much over the last year and a half it could just be somthing iritating the fish. (i apologise for my spelling)

[johnptc]

i cant spell to save my life !!!!

welcome to mfk !!!

love to see a pic of your koi !!!!!!!!

[monstertanklover]

the first is my prize fish, pic taken 2005 so is even bigger now and the second pic is feeding time after i had been away for the weekend and they had not been fed

[monstertanklover]

sorry ill try again with the pics

[johnptc]

sorry ill try again with the pics

wow those are great !!!!!!!!!!!!1

[monstertanklover]

thanks, nothing like your collection, maybe one day.
How much did it cost you?

[johnptc]

thanks, nothing like your collection, maybe one day.
How much did it cost you?


bought them all small and grew 'em out:headbang2 :headbang2

[blacktip]

John, what happened to the jardini, it seem sto have morphed into a pair of silvers?

[johnptc]

he went to the zoo in puerto rico.........the silvers are there to take up some top space...........i have two smaller gigas that i thought the jardini would kill when i moved them.....


John, what happened to the jardini, it seem sto have morphed into a pair of silvers?

[blacktip]

How long before the babies get in there? And are they going in while the big one is still there?

[johnptc]

dont know how long.......but they are growing really fast...seems like close to an inch a week....maybe a little less..........sam ( the big guy ) leaves most of the other fish alone as long as he is feed.....he never picks on anybody but every once in awhile sam will swallow somebody..........

i would like to put the little guys in but i would like them to be at least 2 feet+.........maybe another month......:naughty: :naughty:



How long before the babies get in there? And are they going in while the big one is still there?

[koff]

daaaaannnngggg!!!

[carolinafishkeeper]

YO... that is the most amazing personal tank set-up i have ever witnessed. Speachless isn't an exceptable response because you deserve any and all compliments you recieve,not only for the tank, but for the time it took to reach this point,the care of the fish, and allowing everyone to enjoy in the fruits of your labor, simply put THANKS:)
P.S. love the fishcam:headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2

[carolinafishkeeper]

that would be a nice Corona, commercial noticed the beer:ROFL: :ROFL: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[johnptc]

i am locatging a nice green plastic lime for it !!!

Thanks for the kind words...........enjoy the tank cam......:)



that would be a nice Corona, commercial noticed the beer:ROFL: :ROFL: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[bmxer4ever]

This is a laugh...I'm sitting in rainy old Glasgow here in Scotland just after lunchtime watching web feeds from your tank in L.A. and Zoodivers Amazon tank at the same time! Madness...the wonders of broadband. Just saw the lighting ramp up in the Amazon tank. Do you keep that front light on in your tank all night? Sam seems to be hiding in the shadows at the back.... What's your current stock list in there John? And do you still have things living in your filters/sumps?

[bmxer4ever]

Oh...and is that an RTC/TSN hybrid that's sittin next to your Channel cat?

[daninthesand]

I am in awe of this......i had no idea you could build such huge aquariums. bravo!

[padge]

simply put WOW!!!

[johnptc]

This is a laugh...I'm sitting in rainy old Glasgow here in Scotland just after lunchtime watching web feeds from your tank in L.A. and Zoodivers Amazon tank at the same time! Madness...the wonders of broadband. Just saw the lighting ramp up in the Amazon tank. Do you keep that front light on in your tank all night? Sam seems to be hiding in the shadows at the back.... What's your current stock list in there John? And do you still have things living in your filters/sumps?

front lite / night light is on 24/7
sam like to lurk....................
sump has qan 8 inch fly river turtle and a bay gar

stock list is ?????

gigas channel cat, tsn/rtc or sometime that looks similar/ red devils, dovii pair, orange pike pair, jaguar pair, red terrors, electric cat, 2 silver aro's, a mess of plecos, splendida ( sp ?), black belt, oscar, p'bass, parrot hybrids and others...................

:D :D :D

[karpomatic]

Link for the cam isn't working anymore. What gives?

[johnptc]

Link for the cam isn't working anymore. What gives?

temp problem for now use http://72.245.13.213/en/AViewer.html

user ilovefish password ptcptc

it will change later today as well are redoing our network and the addresses will change,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[GJC]

Wow, Very nice! Love the cam :)

[BIGgourami]

GOOD GOD WHAT DO YOU FEED THAT THINGS? countries?

the tank IS pretty big,
i'm just wondering if it's TOO big?

jk awesome keep it up.
how much did that set you back (financially)

[johnptc]

Wow, Very nice! Love the cam :)


i try for breakfast at 0900 pdt m-f.........:D :D

[GJC]

i try for breakfast at 0900 pdt m-f.........:D :D

I'll try and watch tomarrow. :D

[monstertanklover]

john i can not get the web cam to load normally works fine but last few days no luck, do you have the link
Thanks

[johnptc]

john i can not get the web cam to load normally works fine but last few days no luck, do you have the link
Thanks


should be ok now......... or http://74.0.208.149/en/index.html

[GJC]

That was great, watching the fish eat!!!!!!

[monstertanklover]

thanks for zooming in, like the babies.
did not realise you had the smaller tank running still

[johnptc]

thanks for zooming in, like the babies.
did not realise you had the smaller tank running still


glad u saw..!!!!!!!!!

[bmxer4ever]

Just watching the webcam again....great stuff! All the fish are very active. Have you lost any to predation, 'cos some of those beasts are huge with mouths to match!

[johnptc]

Just watching the webcam again....great stuff! All the fish are very active. Have you lost any to predation, 'cos some of those beasts are huge with mouths to match!


no not in awhile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:D :D :D

[asnatlas]

This is just AWESOME !!!

[johnptc]

This is just AWESOME !!!


thanks:) :)

[VVateverzYo]

WOW that is crazy the fish is awesome does he try to eat other fish in the tank

[nishant_datta]

:eek: :eek: :eek:
:nilly: :nilly: :nilly:

wow....ur a true monster fish keeper.....

Great job........
i jus hav a couple of ques.
1. what do u feed them...and
2. when do u feed them

[rottbo]

I just watched your silver aros circling around each other do they do that often??? mine always swam right next to each other.. yours didnt look agressive at all together would be nice if you had a pair

[Derpeder]

sometimes its just cool to read through all these articles again even though I've seen them a lot.

This is one of the good ones.

I love it!!

[dimfer]

we are not worthy:)

great effort John, I salute you.

[dmarinko]

that kicks butt

[johnptc]

that kicks butt

thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[Hopliasman]

Awesome! Congrats!

[blazin_dragon18]

i wish i can be there up close in person to see it

[blacktip]

The new pima looks very nice. I live all the red in him. Can't wait to watch him grow up. Has Sam paid any attention to him?

[tRiP]

Awesome setup man. Just saw the pima swim by the front glass and wow that is one impressive animal.

[johnptc]

Awesome setup man. Just saw the pima swim by the front glass and wow that is one impressive animal.


thanks, he is a great fish.........!!:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[guppy1]

Looks good

[johnptc]

thanks !!!

[bmxer4ever]

Just watching the tankcam....(yep'it's raining here again!)...Just saw Son of Sam have a good old rub down on your substrate! And that Channel Cat finally moved while I was watching - went for a swim with Sam. How big is your biggest Cichla..? Looks huge - 1 1/2 feet? And just noticed a couple of things while re-reading this thread - you mention 2 small 'Pimas...what happened to the other one? Did I miss something? Do you feed them at 9a.m. on a Sunday too? If so, i'll be watching!

[johnptc]

Just watching the tankcam....(yep'it's raining here again!)...Just saw Son of Sam have a good old rub down on your substrate! And that Channel Cat finally moved while I was watching - went for a swim with Sam. How big is your biggest Cichla..? Looks huge - 1 1/2 feet? And just noticed a couple of things while re-reading this thread - you mention 2 small 'Pimas...what happened to the other one? Did I miss something? Do you feed them at 9a.m. on a Sunday too? If so, i'll be watching!


1) two small 12 inchers in growout
2) pbass temensis is a solid 24 inches
3) son of sam had a rescued sibling which didnt survive

do my best to feed today at 0900 its now 0741 here for a time check.

[HunterX]

:jaw: :jaw-dropp :jaw: Wow, what a kickass monster setup !!! That tank cam is just awesome.. I cant stop watching that Arapaima.. !! Arapaima are the absolute pinnacle of monster fishkeeping IMHO.. !! I'm definately tuning in for the feeding.. !!!:cheers:

[johnptc]

:jaw: :jaw-dropp :jaw: Wow, what a kickass monster setup !!! That tank cam is just awesome.. I cant stop watching that Arapaima.. !! Arapaima are the absolute pinnacle of monster fishkeeping IMHO.. !! I'm definately tuning in for the feeding.. !!!:cheers:

thanks

new project begins today....tank extension to enlarge the 5000 to 10000 in order to keep sam the pima in the comfort he deserves !! the 5000 will be keep entact until the last minute when the wall between the two will need to be removed. maybe 2 months from now....:popcorn:

unloading the 2400 growout tank begins today when gigas r us can get out of bed to help me !!! :irked: :irked: :irked: :)

[HunterX]

Dude if I lived closer to you I would pay admission to sit in front of that tank..... so thanks again for the webcam setup.....:drool::drool:

[johnptc]

Dude if I lived closer to you I would pay admission to sit in front of that tank..... so thanks again for the webcam setup.....:drool::drool:

thats what is for....

when you come to LA stop by I will waive the admission fee !!!! :headbang2

ps there are plenty of comfortable chairs....

[jjbug]

WOW THE TANKCAM IS GREAT !!!

[Arapaimaman]

Hello John;
I havn't talk to you for some time.I moved to florida and trying to get my house built around my 15,000 gallon tank.I have read alot of posts about where to get a big tank built because they are not "Handtman" like us. A.T.M. in Las Vages builds large tanks for Zoos,Public Aquariums,and for homes,business.I am in the process of moving the tank from Las Vages to Florida by truck.If people are really serious and have the money ready,no b.s.,give A.T.M.a call.
My tank dimension are 30ft.longX10ft.wX8.5ft.h.
John,I wasn't trying to take over your post, it was to help people out that has a dream like we do and the money to do it.
Your tank is awesome,
Regard,
Arapaimaman

[johnptc]

Hello John;
I havn't talk to you for some time.I moved to florida and trying to get my house built around my 15,000 gallon tank.I have read alot of posts about where to get a big tank built because they are not "Handtman" like us. A.T.M. in Las Vages builds large tanks for Zoos,Public Aquariums,and for homes,business.I am in the process of moving the tank from Las Vages to Florida by truck.If people are really serious and have the money ready,no b.s.,give A.T.M.a call.
My tank dimension are 30ft.longX10ft.wX8.5ft.h.
John,I wasn't trying to take over your post, it was to help people out that has a dream like we do and the money to do it.
Your tank is awesome,
Regard,
Arapaimaman


very cool !!! pics please !!!!!!!!!!!!

[bmxer4ever]

thanks

new project begins today....tank extension to enlarge the 5000 to 10000 in order to keep sam the pima in the comfort he deserves !! the 5000 will be keep entact until the last minute when the wall between the two will need to be removed. maybe 2 months from now....:popcorn:

unloading the 2400 growout tank begins today when gigas r us can get out of bed to help me !!! :irked: :irked: :irked: :)


Eh....tank extension...? Are you building onto the side where the big window on your 5,000 is? How on earth are you going to do this? Build the whole tank extension, fill it and cycle it then just remove the window..!!?? Surely you must be taking the fish out to do this...??
You are truly mental, but I like it!
Sam DOES need the space, glad to see your planning ahead!

[johnptc]

Eh....tank extension...? Are you building onto the side where the big window on your 5,000 is? How on earth are you going to do this? Build the whole tank extension, fill it and cycle it then just remove the window..!!?? Surely you must be taking the fish out to do this...??
You are truly mental, but I like it!
Sam DOES need the space, glad to see your planning ahead!

it will go to the left of the big tank where the 2400 is (was... demo begining)

the fish will need to be out for 3 days....i am going to build a tank inside the 5000 so i dont have to move sam just lower the water with him in the tank and then drain the water....remove the wall...refill and heat.the filters are already cycled and will be kept running....:screwy:

[wright4lfe]

it will go to the left of the big tank where the 2400 is (was... demo begining)

the fish will need to be out for 3 days....i am going to build a tank inside the 5000 so i dont have to move sam just lower the water with him in the tank and then drain the water....remove the wall...refill and heat.the filters are already cycled and will be kept running....:screwy:

i know you're in LA county and i live in the infamous "OC" but if you need any help on this project on the weekends let me know and i'll shoot up.

[Tat2NYer]

WOw...what a tank. Just curious...what does that cost you monthly? Ballpark?

[R1_Ridah]

HOT DAYAM JOHN....rebuild again...wow....can't wait to see the finished projecy.

[johnptc]

HOT DAYAM JOHN....rebuild again...wow....can't wait to see the finished projecy.


me too...............

[Mystix212]

Post many pics of the upgrade.

[johnptc]

Post many pics of the upgrade.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74523

[Mystix212]

Excellent. This thread just makes my day.

[FishRfine]

coooool!

[jimsuy]

that is sick man... very nice...

[Smorgousford]

Very awesome!

[julianfish]

john when will the new tank be done? I'll try to call you later this week and see how everything is going

[Sarin9390]

SWEET PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY TOAST THAT TANKS BIG AS A MOFO!

[johnptc]

SWEET PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY TOAST THAT TANKS BIG AS A MOFO!



bigger.....:):):):):):):):):D

[torontoleafs_rock]

how much did u think u spent in total on the tank and how much for just the tank (approx) ???

[pirarucu319]

cannot wait to see complete setup mate..
it must be astonishing
well keep goin.

ANCIENT MONSTER RULEZ :arapaimag :asianarow

[silver_lightening27]

I love it, but 1 question
Who is the diver that cleans it?

[johnptc]

I love it, but 1 question
Who is the diver that cleans it?

depends if you were looking at the pic of my son or the mermaid :):):):)

[zipmaiflai]

arapaimas are so hard to take care of. I had to give mines up when it was 2 feet long.

[johnptc]

arapaimas are so hard to take care of. I had to give mines up when it was 2 feet long.


so far they have been easy....what kind of problems did you have ???

[pirarucu319]

arapaimas are so hard to take care of. I had to give mines up when it was 2 feet long.

what the prob??i never had big prob so far??they are air breath, tough fish and LARGE APPETITE..is it the last one??

[TheJEWEL]

Thats amazing. How much did this project set you back?

[artemis1]

Amazing!!! Did you really buy the gigas at petco? That's unbeleivable...!

[johnptc]

Amazing!!! Did you really buy the gigas at petco? That's unbeleivable...!

channel cat came from petco.............

[artemis1]

Oh. I can beleive that...

[j-young]

big time

[johnptc]

big time

:):):):):) welcome to mfk

[aquatic_wonders]

Awesome tank congrats ...I wonder how much electric bill cost on that kind of set up.

[johnptc]

Awesome tank congrats ...I wonder how much electric bill cost on that kind of set up.



10 cents per kilowatt hour :grinno:

[fishman256]

Hi John,

I have just seen a pangasius catfish on the web cam. When fully grow, will it get to a similar size as Sam or much larger?

The tank is looking fantastic. I'd better start saving now LOL

[johnptc]

Hi John,

I have just seen a pangasius catfish on the web cam. When fully grow, will it get to a similar size as Sam or much larger?

The tank is looking fantastic. I'd better start saving now LOL

its a new rescue.........i need to find out who it is exactly :)

some get huge others do not

[ccdoido]

great job man

[SHERVINATOR]

wow
Just going throgh the pics felt like a dream, keep coming back to find out how i can eventually build my setup in the most cheeapest, safest, longterm way ever.
Loved it all,your Gigas is beautiful.

[fishman256]

Hi John. How are the Lince cats doing?

[Justin94565]

Wow, how much does it cost to run all of that a month.

[Justin94565]

Wow just looked at the live cam that is an amazing finished product.

[johnptc]

Hi John. How are the Lince cats doing?

they seem well one is a little skinny....... they use alot of space swimming around !!

[R1_Ridah]

they seem well one is a little skinny....... they use alot of space swimming around !!

"one is a little skinny" sounds like this one should be put in a 600 gallon holding tank until he gets some girth....

Wow..by chance I have a 600 gallon holding tank..:naughty::drool:

[catfish hippy man (dylan)]

now that is cool

[poisonXvenom]

incredible...

[fishman256]

Hi John,

I just checked the camera and I cannot believe how big the PACU have grow. BTW did you manage to identify the Paroon shark?

[johnptc]

Hi John,

I just checked the camera and I cannot believe how big the PACU have grow. BTW did you manage to identify the Paroon shark?


no any thoughts ??

[fishman256]

Hi John,

Possibly Pangasius sanitwongsei

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=268

[Aquaman_95]

Very nice!

[fishman256]

Hi John,

Great to see all are doing well. I notice that you have some new additions including some jaguar cichlids.

I have seen some new fish on the camera that I cannot identify. I have circled the fish in question in the picture below.

Are there any plans to increase the size of the aquarium further or even go to a pond at some point?

Awesome system btw! It is something for me to work towards lol. :)

[wayne the pain]

Fishman they are Uaru :)

[fugupuff]

hey john,

do you ever work? i just saw you walking past your tank? haha...can we please get some new pictures of your fish??? i'm drooling. maybe i can pay you a visit someday in the near future?

[BigShawn]

WOW, remarkable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[johnptc]

:):):)

[fishman256]

Hi John,

I cannot get over how big Sam has got. I have just bee looking at the web cam and saw what appears to be a young Arapaima. Please can you confirm whether this is the case?

[johnptc]

Hi John,

I cannot get over how big Sam has got. I have just bee looking at the web cam and saw what appears to be a young Arapaima. Please can you confirm whether this is the case?


3 AFRICAN AROS

[oscar n redtail cat]

wow!!!!!!!!

[ceeej31]

sweet how big are they and are they new?

[johnptc]

sweet how big are they and are they new?


new pick up from the trust

18-20 inches :confused:

[ceeej31]

sam just started rubbing on the bottem. whats he doin?

[johnptc]

sam just started rubbing on the bottem. whats he doin?


he has an itch..........:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: but its true

[ceeej31]

i almost laughed when i saw it because he looked like he was doing the worm:ROFL:

[Brandon1976corvette]

Sweet Tank! In a couple of years, I'm planning to build a 3,000 gallon piranha tank, when I build my house. Figured I could work the cost in with my mortgage. I had some questions about your tank, and any tips would be great.

Did you look into Glass for the window?
I know it would be heavy as hell, but I don't want to spend all this money for my tank and see my daughter scratch it all up, bless her heart.

How much would you say it cost you to build, with equipment, and monthly cost?

Last one, How often do you have to do water changes, and what %?
My guess is less often because it has a more water to fish ratio.

Thanks for your time, best wishes to your fishes.

[fishman256]

Hi John,

Just a shot in the dark but have you ever though about installing and underwater camera? :headbang2

[wise175]

I am in awe and total jealousy :cool-1:

[plec master]

nice i love Arapaima Gigas how long did it take to biuld a tank like that

[rurry44]

Love the tank, I just don't know about moving those 750 lb windows. Rurry44

[bochener]

LOVE the webcam. The IT dept is gathering around my cube to watch it lol.

[johnptc]

LOVE the webcam. The IT dept is gathering around my cube to watch it lol.

anybody in it know how to see it on a pda ??

[geeimatree]

my life is so empty...:cry:

[johnptc]

my life is so empty...:cry:


sam sends a big hug :)

[REDhooK]

U shoulda just built one big 15-20 thousand gallon one in the first place because ya know that you arampias are just gonna keep growin, but still an awsome job

[johnptc]

U shoulda just built one big 15-20 thousand gallon one in the first place because ya know that you arampias are just gonna keep growin, but still an awsome job


house of sam is now 10k

[Arachnar]

Excellent tank, must get alot of joy from it, how do you keep the sand so clean though?

It's nice that you still actively post updates and try to reply to everyone.

[fishman256]

I would imagine that with the substatial water flow from the filter and the fish sifting through, it should stay clear.

[Mobatic]

wow that arap is a monster!

[nitrofish1]

sweet tank

[johnptc]

sweet tank



:headbang2:headbang2:headbang2 :)