First Black Rhom (Peru) Tank!

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Red Rhom

Feeder Fish
MFK Member
Mar 6, 2014
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NJ
SPECS
* 14" Serrasalmus Rhombeus aka Black Rhom (Peru)
* 135 Gallon Tank (72"L x 18"W x 24"H) - custom painted black (formerly oak wood trim)
* Custom painted black wooden tops
* Insta-Cling 5% Window Tints for tank back and sides
* Metal Stand
* Lights: 17" strips — low lighting (2)
* Canister Filtration: RENA Filstar XP3
* Powerheads: Marineland Maxi-Jet 1200, Petco Brand Powerhead 60
* Heaters: 300 watt Top Fin (2)
* Thermometer
* Petco Brand Black Sand
* Black Lava Rocks (3)
* XL Driftwood — 36+" (2)
* Stress Zyme, Stress Coat, AmQuel Plus

PLANNING
I feel like this setup is less "pretty" than what I'm doing with my 120 gallon setup for my 6 Red Belly shoal. This one is more grimey, simplistic, dark, and rugged.

I am concerned that this setup is under filtrated so I'm currently in the market for a secondary filter.

I am also planning on constructing an apron for my metal stand so I can hide equipment. This Rhom is costing me a fortune so doing a fishless cycle and checking back in about 6 weeks. Tank is basically done though. Pics to come!
 
Rhomadeas said:
Looking good, hopefully your next pics won't make me dizzy lol!
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Haha! I originally had the pic rotated the right way but whenever I upload it to the site it auto-rotates it sideways like that lol. I guess since I took the shot in panoramic view it's too wide for the sites margins so it automatically rotates it.
 
For one fish that's not entirely under filtered and the ph definitely helps, as long as your ammonia is zero your Bio filtration is adequate, mechanical filtration is just preference! Pic of the fish?

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Very cool setup, I had a pretty good size rhom in a similar setup. Actually my rhom ended up in nj, seems to be the only place in the country with a number of rhom enthusiasts. Keep us updated
 
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