Mike's 120g Log

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
I had 1000g of Biomax and 750g of prefilter in an old established tank for a week prior to adding them to the FX5, so I think they at least got a headstart with bacterial cultures. If all goes as planned, this coming weekend will be for rays (not the 15/16, but the following). I'm going to test the water on Thurs or Fri to make sure I've got the green light.

Zach...the FX5 is sex. I loaded it up with media, added a little more than 2 gallons of tank water to the canister, and let it rip. It primed, ran for 2 minutes, stopped for 2 minutes to allow the air to escape, then ran like mad ever since. Best canister I've ever owned...by a long shot. The current is really strong and the duel outlet exhuasts make this easier. I just wish it was on wheels like the 2080.
 
So I finally had it with the floating feces and crap and gave in. I was able to pull this off with only 40lbs of gravel. I may go even thinner before the rays come, but for now, I think I like it!
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Looks great!!!
I like your inspiration, thats where part of mine is coming from (well I wanted my inspiration to look like CDM's tank, but my mind got a little carried away and drifted away :) ).
So whens your "1x AAA Jardini" coming in? I wanna see some pics :)
 
Serygo said:
Looks great!!!
I like your inspiration, thats where part of mine is coming from (well I wanted my inspiration to look like CDM's tank, but my mind got a little carried away and drifted away :) ).
So whens your "1x AAA Jardini" coming in? I wanna see some pics :)
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;) I think we're speaking the same language...
 
I picked up a small gold severum last night for my GF. Pics to follow later today.

BTW, the pike can be yours for $25. The cat is holding at $10. Pbass are no longer for sale!
 
So the first permanent resident of the 120g arrived today!

I want to take a minute to offer a whole hearted sign of appreciation to John at ECZS. I stopped in and met him for the first time today. He was a great help and a wealth of info. A top notch seller with top notch fish in stock!

I originally planned on getting two small Motoros to start, but this one caught my eye. Disk size is in the 7-8" mark I would assume. The ray was eating shrimp about two hours after being released into the tank. MINDBLOWING! It's been with me for about 8 hours now and it doing great. It's pounced on my small pbass twice, which is a good sign I'm sure! If all goes well, expect another ray or two in the coming weeks. I haven't gotten a chance to sex this one yet as I've been running around like mad since he was acclimated. I'll be sure to do so tomorrow.

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My camera skills are far behind the pace, but you get the idea. The chainlinks are awesome! It should turn into a gorgeous ray as it picks up some size! Wish me luck...this is my first ray!
 
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