Peacock Setup

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Tommy.Rosson

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I am setting up this monster 285 gallon tank, and I am trying to make it an ideal peacock environment.

The tank is 8' length x 28" height x 24" deep. I calculated it to be 285 gallons. I have a Fluval FX5 and am letting the system run and hopefully be able to put some specimens in it within the next couple of weeks.

What is a good heating element without busting my wallet? I am an avid angler and I love the idea of being able to observe these creatures from the comfort of my own home!

Any suggestions on making this setup as close to their natural habitat as possible would be greatly appreciated!

~Tight Lines!~

Tommy Rosson






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that tank will last a long time! i say some gravel,driftwood,and some plants. pbass arent very hard to please.
 
Sick tank! 2 x 300watt heaters should do the trick.
As far as decor goes, dark gravel, some nice driftwood and your set! Enjoy the cichness!
 
Does anybody know a good cichlid dealer in the southeast? also, does the filtration system seem adequate? Fluval FX5 on 285 tank? Thanks for all the input so far!:headbang2

-Tommy
 
thats nice and all but you need to reconsider the width of that tank. and from the pictures given it does not seem to be 24" wide. but it will last any cichla a long time.
 
Yeah, pretty sure its 24" Deep. Its a little too late to modify it so I'll stick with what I got! Do you know about the filtration? Would the Fluval FX5 be adequate for 285 gallons?
 
CichlaRyan;3735980; said:
thats nice and all but you need to reconsider the width of that tank. and from the pictures given it does not seem to be 24" wide. but it will last any cichla a long time.
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The one end shot your seeing his over flow the remainder of the tank is the full width.
 
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