Just a load of pics showing my 22 month old MGXB and his progress over the last couple of years, including his upgrade to 6x2.5x2.5 with 4ft sump and misfit tank mates! Video coming later!
Wah Seah Arowana farm, Kuala Kangsar and Bukit Merah.
Had finally chosen one after an hour and got a great price for a 5 inch XB. My missus immediately came up with the name Ari Gold (from 'Entourage' for those unlucky enough not have watched it!) and I was sold.
Didn't take long for him to lose his WTT shine. Straight into a black background which looked better for the living room. Knew I'd have to be patient with his colour!
A few months later, in the 4ft planted tank with some Discus, Tetras and Loaches. We managed to find one of the only Arowana that doesn't eat live fish. So we're lucky enough to have quite an intricate community tank with plenty of customers to pick up his scraps and mess.
6x2.5x2.5 going in. Too big for the old spot!
Tiled the back which was an absolute mission. Rather more tricky than I'd envisioned! Opted for black sand as well.
After about 10 days of cycling with old media and various other fish, he goes in.
4ft sump. Before reaching the sump, water has overflowed onto 80 or so bio-balls. In the sump is Japanese mat followed by a layer of bio-balls to ensure a strong flow without blockage. Around 90 bio-homes with air stone bottom center. 8-10kg of ceramic rings with two air stones bottom center. Finally, lava rock (more to come) with Money Plants growing from ceramic rings and a final air stone underneath. There's also 20-30 shrimps living down there!
The current 6x2.5x2.5ft setup with 4ft sump. Includes Discus, Angel Fish, Squeaker, Loaches, Parrot Fish (not my choice!), Chinese White Sturgeon (rescue), Plecos, Sword Tails, Cichlid and Albino Cory Cats.
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Wah Seah Arowana farm, Kuala Kangsar and Bukit Merah.
Had finally chosen one after an hour and got a great price for a 5 inch XB. My missus immediately came up with the name Ari Gold (from 'Entourage' for those unlucky enough not have watched it!) and I was sold.Didn't take long for him to lose his WTT shine. Straight into a black background which looked better for the living room. Knew I'd have to be patient with his colour!
A few months later, in the 4ft planted tank with some Discus, Tetras and Loaches. We managed to find one of the only Arowana that doesn't eat live fish. So we're lucky enough to have quite an intricate community tank with plenty of customers to pick up his scraps and mess.
6x2.5x2.5 going in. Too big for the old spot!
Tiled the back which was an absolute mission. Rather more tricky than I'd envisioned! Opted for black sand as well.
After about 10 days of cycling with old media and various other fish, he goes in.4ft sump. Before reaching the sump, water has overflowed onto 80 or so bio-balls. In the sump is Japanese mat followed by a layer of bio-balls to ensure a strong flow without blockage. Around 90 bio-homes with air stone bottom center. 8-10kg of ceramic rings with two air stones bottom center. Finally, lava rock (more to come) with Money Plants growing from ceramic rings and a final air stone underneath. There's also 20-30 shrimps living down there!
The current 6x2.5x2.5ft setup with 4ft sump. Includes Discus, Angel Fish, Squeaker, Loaches, Parrot Fish (not my choice!), Chinese White Sturgeon (rescue), Plecos, Sword Tails, Cichlid and Albino Cory Cats.
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