So my 220 Gallon free upgrade tank arrived today in the morning.
I spent the good part of today getting the tank preped and ready. Still waiting on getting the Pump Connection to the hose to get my sump running and my silicone gluing my background to cure.
Here are some pics of the aquascape. I still have branches curing that i will add in a few weeks while the tank is cycling. I also included a pic of my 90 "holding" tank where the fish will live until I'm finished cycling. There is a pic of a Lyonsi juvie, an Aureus, and a Baby Loesellei.
As you can see the light will be hung on some Lamp Trees that I got from CADlights. My light is a 4 foot light and I don't have the funds at the moment to buy a new 6 foot light. Besides, i like the darker corner look that this will give. BTW, these CADlight trees are very poor quality. I recommend you DIY or buy another brand. I would if I could do it over again.
Filtration is an Eshopps Wet Dry 200 DCS. This is my first ever foray into a Wet/Dry Filter and got one that has an overflow box. I have always used HOB or Canisters up until now. I have a 950gph Pump on this filter. Someone please chime in and tell me if you think I have insufficient filtration. Plumbing will be a 3/4" ID hose. I'm going to Thatpetplace tomorrow to see if I can buy some upgraded plumbing parts. WE'll see.
I spent the good part of today getting the tank preped and ready. Still waiting on getting the Pump Connection to the hose to get my sump running and my silicone gluing my background to cure.Here are some pics of the aquascape. I still have branches curing that i will add in a few weeks while the tank is cycling. I also included a pic of my 90 "holding" tank where the fish will live until I'm finished cycling. There is a pic of a Lyonsi juvie, an Aureus, and a Baby Loesellei.
As you can see the light will be hung on some Lamp Trees that I got from CADlights. My light is a 4 foot light and I don't have the funds at the moment to buy a new 6 foot light. Besides, i like the darker corner look that this will give. BTW, these CADlight trees are very poor quality. I recommend you DIY or buy another brand. I would if I could do it over again.
Filtration is an Eshopps Wet Dry 200 DCS. This is my first ever foray into a Wet/Dry Filter and got one that has an overflow box. I have always used HOB or Canisters up until now. I have a 950gph Pump on this filter. Someone please chime in and tell me if you think I have insufficient filtration. Plumbing will be a 3/4" ID hose. I'm going to Thatpetplace tomorrow to see if I can buy some upgraded plumbing parts. WE'll see.
