New to MFK from Oak Grove, KY

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TOMCAT858

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Oak Grove, KY
Hello All;

I have returned to being an Aquarist after a 9 year break. I guess I have jumped in with both feet, Running 6 tanks at the moment.
Starting from smallest to largest,
6 Gallon column is a growout for Fancy Guppies(10 growing out in their now).
10 Gallon is my second growout for Fancy Guppies(5 growing out in their now).
20 Gallon tall Current Occupants are 2 Jelly Bean frogs, a Large Body Balloon Ram, a Botia and a Cory.
24 Gallon Sea Clear current occupants are 20+ Fancy Tail Fry, 5 Fancy Tail Guppies, Blue Eyed BNP, 2 Butterfly Loaches, 2 Black Koli Loaches, a Panda Cory, 2 Pygmy Cory and 2 Juli Cory.
36 Gallon Bowfront current occupants are 1 CAE, a pair of Haplochromis sp Obliquiden.
55 Gallon current occupants are 3 Senegal Bichir, an Albino Senegal Bichir, a Delhezi Bichir, 2 Sm Polypterus Endlicheri, a Yo-Yo Loach, 2 Reg BNP's M/F, an Albino BNP, and a Rhino Pleco.

I really like to do DIY projects.
Recent Projects from most recent to oldest were,
3 Tank Grouping, 2 55 Gallon's and a 60 Gallon Hex w/ Water Bridges
5 Gallon Canister Filter (On 55 Gallon)
30 Gallon Long Tank Stand (Built for Friend)
40 Gallon Breeder Stand w/room under for 20 Gal Long (Built for Friend)
55 Gallon Stand
Wet/Dry Filter (On 55 Gallon)
PVC Overflow (On 55 Gallon)
36 Gallon Bowfront Stand

I am recently Medically retired from the US Army after 14 years. In the military I was very busy, I was a 94E Radio Comsec repair technician, 63B All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, 88M Vehicle Operator, 32D Fixed Station Communication Technician w/H4 Identifier; Automatic Digital Networks. I also worked 8 years with the Phone Company Pacific Bell and SBC. My hobbies include Computers, Photography, Aquarist and working with my hands as much as I can. I am Happily Married for 20+ years and have 2 Great Sons. I am happy to be a member hear and hope to contribute to the group and get help in times I need.

This is the 30 Gallon Long Stand I built
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This is the 40 Gallon Breeder Stand w/room under for 20 Gal Long (Built for Friend)
My friend Skinned this w/ a Door after receiving it.
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This is the 55 Gallon Stand I built
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Here is a Picture of the 5 Gallon Canister I made for the 55 Gallon Tank.
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My Current Project is to Group 3 tanks together with Water Bridges.
I recently aquired 2 tanks a 60 Gal Hexagon and a 2nd 55 Gallon tank
Here is the 55 Gal.
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Here is the 60 Gallon Hex.
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This is the Design I drew of the Group I am planning on setting up in my Livingroom.
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I hope that you enjoyed this. :)
 
wow your really doing a big project.. and it looks like it is going to be awesome..check out our DIY forum.. they would love to see these pics.. welcome to mfk
 
Do dual overflow to prevent backup. I link 3 of my tanks together last year 180,100,75. Had it spill everywhere cause of single flow. Had nozzle on each overflow to control flow to. Make sure u have check valve to (very important)

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