Fish Room Pics + Antique Hexagonal Tank

[Miles]

Was bored so I took some quick shots of the fish room.. Sorry if it looks dirty, just got done doing maintenance, didn't feel like cleaning the glass.

The 125g I just set up that day.. Got it for free pretty much on a trade deal. I need it to hold some fish temporarily, but eventually I will be re-doing the stand the tank sits on.

Let me know if you have questions!

The puffer is T. Turgidus, and the custom antique tank was hand-built in the 50s and has been in the family since the 70s.. I love the new set-up with the fine sand, dome decoration, and java ferns.. Very simple and aesthetic.

 

[frasertheking]

that hex makes a much better tank for in the living room.

it looks amazing , nice tanks

 

[davo]

Your retics are very lucky miles!
Really like the antique tank, would make a nice centrepiece.

 

[Bderick67]

Nice fish. That hex tank looks great, how big is it?

 

[Miles]

I think the hex is about 25-30g.. not sure.. its very wide (2') and squatty..

It has some deterioration problems (moisture, need to keep a fan blowing into it so the wood lid dosn't rot).. and has a few blemishes on the sides of it.. It looks really good on 2 of the panels, but it isn't very 'showy'..

I have a 46g bowfront in the living room for 'showy'..

 

[Miles]

Your retics are very lucky miles!
Really like the antique tank, would make a nice centrepiece.

I hope so.. I wish I would of gone barebottom now, and put them in the 375g.. I figured the 180g would be more maintainable, but I can already tell syphoning will get old..

Going to take a while to get them off blackworms.. tiny mouths Hopefully, this prazi bath will help growth rate and get rid of those internal parasites..

 

[bigriver]

nice setups! how big is the butti?

 

[Rare_Cichlids]

very nice fish and tanks. that Gt is awesome

 

[Miles]

nice setups! how big is the butti?

Mmm.. Id say 16" total length? Hes pretty thick too.. Had him 7+ years now, got him when he was full grown.. Not sure how old he is. The only fish I have given a name too, Bradley.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

nice