The insanity has begun... My 345 SA/CA Build thread

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Thanks again for the compliments :)

Some of the stuff on this thread is priceless, lol.

I got a few shots in last night even though I didn't get a chance to put my cabinets in or finish my stand (I got a little busy with other Daddy duties).

Hopefully I'll get a chance to finish everything up the weekend after next.

My Severum's and convict really like hanging out in the back of the driftwood so they as well as the pleco and the BGK pretty much stay hidden except for an occasional chase or at feeding time. There is also a pair of fathead minnows that all of the fish seem to have left alone, the female appears pregnant so I guess they're treating pair as a renewable food source, lol.

The Manzanita is still leaching quite a bit of tannins even with 400mls of Purigen running, so for the mean time I guess I'll be enjoying a slightly black water setup. It really doesn't bother me much actually, kind of looks a bit more natural. :)

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Thanks again for viewing/comments/critiques :)
 
can we get a video of the water fall?

Hadn't thought to do that yet, good idea though, will try to get one up soon.

beautiful. what's the evaporation loss like?

Not too bad actually, the top is still partially open (around filter plumbing and on sides for maintenance) but I only loose about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water in between my weekly water changes.
 
just curious, do you know how much it cost to heat this tank. also have you notice a drastic increase in energy bill after complete install?
 
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