New Tank! :D

[Dylan Sanders]

So i got this tank about 3 weeks ago... its come a long way knowing that ive never had a tank thats not bare bottom! Im planning on putting 1 arowana in the tank and maybe a few smaller fish. Before i do that im planning on putting a few more plants in! let me know what you guys think and or ideas on how to improve it! thank you

 

[DN328]

Nice tank and looks in great condition from the pictures. Perhaps putting a wrap around the steel stand, or, I've seen a fabric wrap help on with some magnets that can looks nice too.

When is the big fish coming ;-)

 

[Dylan Sanders]

Nice tank and looks in great condition from the pictures. Perhaps putting a wrap around the steel stand, or, I've seen a fabric wrap help on with some magnets that can looks nice too.

When is the big fish coming ;-)

thank you, it came with that stand but was really rust! I grinded it down and painted it... i was going to cut up some wood and possibly make a couple drawers for the filters! but i will also look into the wrap!
I have the money for the fish but i would like the tank to be all settled and how i want it before putting any fish in there! Also if you know of any good tank mates for an arowana that wont eat the plants that would be greatly appreciated

 

[DN328]

thank you, it came with that stand but was really rust! I grinded it down and painted it... i was going to cut up some wood and possibly make a couple drawers for the filters! but i will also look into the wrap!
I have the money for the fish but i would like the tank to be all settled and how i want it before putting any fish in there! Also if you know of any good tank mates for an arowana that wont eat the plants that would be greatly appreciated

That makes sense - settle with the tank and ready for the aro.

Well, I'm probably not the best person for the fish and plant combo. I had lowlight plants when I first set-up my tank and enjoyed the look quite a bit. It just got to be too much work to keep it looking nice in bigger tanks. Now, along with my Lei, I have two red spotted severums (that think will destroy plants), on gold nugget pleco, one blue phantom pleco. That's all I have. All are fairly low maintenance. The Lei could easily eat them all, but hasn't, yet. I've had him in with the plecos since it was 4", and I don't feel live fish, so that may be why.

 

[Dylan Sanders]

hmm interesting, i mean i want more fish to put in the tank but dont wanna get over my head like ive done before. i have to make a secure lid / cover the stand / more plants / and im missing something but ive been making a list so far. would love a peacock bass but not sure how it would handle if hes bigger then the aro

 

[D. Nadalin]

Looks cool, how big is the tank?

 

[Dylan Sanders]

Looks cool, how big is the tank?

It’s a 180 gallon!

 

[D. Nadalin]

It’s a 180 gallon!

Will be a great tank once it's done

 

[tlindsey]

If you plan on getting a Silver Aro you are going to have to upgrade to larger aquarium. The 180 will be ok for a couple of years or less.

 

[Gourami Swami]

Yeah man, 180 is not going to be anywhere near big enough for a silver Aro long term. Peacock bass will outgrow it as well. I would rethink your stocking. The tank looks great tho. What are you running for filtration?