New RTM Tank FTS

[JK47]

I thought I would get an in progress FTS up for you guys to see what I'm working on. I am not done with it (I need to order an inline heater, two Eheim 2217's/UV etc..) but at least it's running now. This is the redone 120 gallon for my Parachromis motaguense aka the "future stunners" pair. I'm really happy with how it's coming along What do you guys think/would change????


(sorry for the crappy cell pic)

He has more than doubled in size since I picked them up. She is growing much slower. The other female is larger but MUCH less colorful. I have a backup male in the garage too

 

[brich999]

That tank is awesome

 

[JK47]

That tank is awesome

Thanks Bryan, wait until I get it finished it is going to be sweet. This background was made for a female RTM to get away from a male. I'll get some pics up of the "retreat" later, so I don't have to use a divider. Anything you would change besides the heater and sponges (temporary)?

 

[aclockworkorange]

I think some sort of top would be a good idea, Parachromis love to jump.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Whatever happened with the FX5 that was on it?

 

[peathenster]

man's got skills!

 

[JK47]

I think some sort of top would be a good idea, Parachromis love to jump.

Whatever happened with the FX5 that was on it?

Noted about the top, thanks. I didn't know Parachromis where jumpers. I was actually going to look into that this weekend, thanks for the heads up. I moved the FX5 to the dovii tank since it needed another. I wanted Eheim canisters on this tank so it's silent (in the dining room). I will be putting two 2217's on it. The Eheims will make it easier to plumb the UV and inline heater as well.

man's got skills!

Thanks Peter!

 

[aclockworkorange]

Well, I KNOW jags are jumpers for sure, and my freddys just started doing it, so I'm gonna assume the risk is definitely there when youe RTMs get a bit bigger. Better safe than sorry, should cut down on evaporation and electricity to heat the tank as well.

 

[Jc1119]

The only thng I would change is the tank location....it'll look much better in my dining room!!

Beautiful tank Justin! I always look foward to your projects. Clockwork is right on about the top. I left the lids off my 300 for a bit and we noticed alot of water on the floor, the wall, the dog......
After some observation, we noticed " Mo " our Freddy, making runs at the surface and splashing alot, so we put the lids back on just to be safe.

 

[mbeatrice]

very nice rtm's.... the male is already showing some nice traits..