Finally decorated my diy 600 gallon.

[dr_sudz]

I always love when someone builds a tank, and I swear it doesn't matter how big it is, someone has to say why didn't you build it wider!
That tank is very awsome! I love the concept and the fish! What do people say when you have them over and they see it for the first time?

 

[Mystix212]

Whats the stocking?
As far as I can tell its an Arowana, Bala and Iridescent Shark.

 

[jem454]

How big is the bala? Love the tank. How long did it take from start to finsh.

About 10 or 11 inches. I built the tank in under 2 weeks, and it was surprisingly cheap. It cost me less than my 125. The secret is to find cheap glass.

 

[jem454]

what fish did the tiger shovelnose get and where's the flagtail?

The tiger got a lima shovelnose, nearly the same size. I want a large clownknife, i have one in my 125, but he will never grow fast enough to put in the 600. The tiger already ate two clowns the same size as him. I need to get one larger than the tiger. The arro usually doesnt bother with other fish.

 

[jem454]

Are those live spider plants?

No live plants, the tank is almost 48" deep, I dont have enough lighting.

 

[Mystix212]

If you have 3 lights going width ways (not length) it would be cheaper lighting then having to buy a very long one. IMO

 

[jem454]

I always love when someone builds a tank, and I swear it doesn't matter how big it is, someone has to say why didn't you build it wider!
That tank is very awsome! I love the concept and the fish! What do people say when you have them over and they see it for the first time?

If I had a nickel for everytime someone asks why I didnt make it wider.
I am simply out of room, or it would have been longer, and wider. I have a sink behind the tank, and didnt feel like replumming everything.

Usually the first response from friends and coworkers is a laugh. Everyone thinks Im crazy.

 

[Mystix212]

If the Tiger keeps eating everything, perhaps considering taking him out and putting others in that wont get eaten?

 

[jem454]

Whats the stocking?
As far as I can tell its an Arowana, Bala and Iridescent Shark.

Well im short a lima now. The tigershovelnose, common pleco, 2 red claw lobster, looking for a large clownknife, and Ive been thinking of a florida gar, and maybe a ray.

 

[jem454]

If the Tiger keeps eating everything, perhaps considering taking him out and putting others in that wont get eaten?

But hes my favorite.