My 500 Gallon 8' x 4' x 25"
- Thread starter Madding
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Tank is up and sump is running. Water is very cloudy but that's to be expected with 240 pounds of new sand. Lights arrive on Monday so photos likely won't be coming until then.
Since most of my fish are atmospheric air breathers, I might drop one in tomorrow and see how it does (depending on the temperature and water parameters of course).
- Michael
Since most of my fish are atmospheric air breathers, I might drop one in tomorrow and see how it does (depending on the temperature and water parameters of course).
- Michael
What kind of hose did you use for the sump intake? The grey flex hose. Is that flex PVC? I'm thinking of using that for my next build.
I'll try to answer the specific questions soon, but I just wanted to let you guys know that I added in my 20" Australian Lungfish and my 18" and 23" Tropical Gars. They seem to be enjoying themselves.
Still waiting for the tank to clear up and the lightning system to arrive tomorrow.
Also having issues deciding which way to point the two return nozzles. I don't want to overrun the front of the tank with a current that keeps the fish away, and I also don't want to be pushing sand right away and leaving craters of barebottom. Need to keep working on this until I find a spot I like.
Still waiting for the tank to clear up and the lightning system to arrive tomorrow.
Also having issues deciding which way to point the two return nozzles. I don't want to overrun the front of the tank with a current that keeps the fish away, and I also don't want to be pushing sand right away and leaving craters of barebottom. Need to keep working on this until I find a spot I like.
