Well, as some of you have seen from the recent threads, I've finally gotten around to re-sealing my 150 gallon tank.
My 7 BA tetras, spotted raph., striped raph., and flash pleco have all been living happily out in the old 55 gallon tank in the garage where I've been working on the 150.
I've started test filling the bare bottom 150 the other day. As of last night it had about 50 gallons of water in it. I checked it on the way out the door this morning and all the water was still in there, so I have my fingers crossed that it will all work out. I'll probably up it to 100 gallons tonight.
Now onto the plan for the tank: Low Maintenance, Planted Thorichthys community set up!
Because I'm wanting to have a variety of sizes, types, and colors of fish, the focal point of the tank will be three male Thorichthys. I'm still undecided, but i need to get in touch with Rapps about 3 male Affinis. I really like their coloration and their trailers, especially on the tail. I'm wanting to go all male because I don't want to have to worry about a breeding pair's aggression at this time.
With them, the stock that is in the 55 gallon will be transferred over, as well as some emerald cory cats, and possibly a group of swordtails. I have been toying with the idea of trying a BGK, but that is not a definate.
I've been soaking some new driftwood since before the tank started leaking before Christmas, that that is almost ready. I am still toying with the idea of a moss wall for the background (Anyone know a good dealer for moss? I need enough for a 48x30.). I also have a lot of rocks that will go into the tank and some other plants; java fern, anubias, moss balls, etc.
Similar to the last set up thread, I'll do my best to document it all along the way.
My 7 BA tetras, spotted raph., striped raph., and flash pleco have all been living happily out in the old 55 gallon tank in the garage where I've been working on the 150.
I've started test filling the bare bottom 150 the other day. As of last night it had about 50 gallons of water in it. I checked it on the way out the door this morning and all the water was still in there, so I have my fingers crossed that it will all work out. I'll probably up it to 100 gallons tonight.
Now onto the plan for the tank: Low Maintenance, Planted Thorichthys community set up!
Because I'm wanting to have a variety of sizes, types, and colors of fish, the focal point of the tank will be three male Thorichthys. I'm still undecided, but i need to get in touch with Rapps about 3 male Affinis. I really like their coloration and their trailers, especially on the tail. I'm wanting to go all male because I don't want to have to worry about a breeding pair's aggression at this time.
With them, the stock that is in the 55 gallon will be transferred over, as well as some emerald cory cats, and possibly a group of swordtails. I have been toying with the idea of trying a BGK, but that is not a definate.
I've been soaking some new driftwood since before the tank started leaking before Christmas, that that is almost ready. I am still toying with the idea of a moss wall for the background (Anyone know a good dealer for moss? I need enough for a 48x30.). I also have a lot of rocks that will go into the tank and some other plants; java fern, anubias, moss balls, etc.
Similar to the last set up thread, I'll do my best to document it all along the way.
