BrentE Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey guys, this is my 4 x 2 x 2 tank which i am currently stocking with peacocks, haps & labs. I got the tank second hand for $50 and had to re-silicone the inside, i also made the cabinet which has 2 shelves inside.I got the (50kg+) of rocks from a local stream i know of and the (40kg) sand is pool filter sand for $20 a bag. I'm currently running 1 - 1200lph internal filter (power head) & 1 - 1500lph internal filter which im replacing with an external 1500lph cannister. The light are 5m of 3020 (waterproof) LED strip's glued all the way around inside of tank with 12v power adaptor running them.The plan is to make an all male display tank but if it gets too hard i'll change it to male and femlae setup. I also want to get a plain white or blue background and add more rocks along with a led overhead blue/white light.Stock list1 - OB peacock male (looks like chipote)1 - Yellow lab1 - red fin kandango1 - red rubin peacock2 - electric blue Sciaenochromis fryeriRed Rubin - Male or female?Male - Not sure of breed Hybrid of some type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hi BrentNice score with the 4x2x2 did you seal the ply that is on the cabinent ?if not I recommend you unscrew it and either paint or laquer it soit seals it from any water that might spill on itthis might help you decide which way to go with stockingit just blingshttp://youtu.be/PlRC6ns97wo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentE Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey mate, thanks! not sure they knew how much it would cost to buy new haha. I did seal the ply with spray on varnish all over it.That's some nice alunocara in that link! I'm going to buy more fish at livefish.com.au since my local pet shop is terrible. Anyone on this forum post fish? And have blue neon's?Cheers brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It has the makings of a really nice setup.There are a few that send fish up to Qld. Apply for the classifieds here on ACE and see what is available and compare prices.http://www.aceforums...showtopic=54841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentE Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Cheers mate, im going to keep updating the tank new filter and fish is next on list.Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentE Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 I recently got some additions to my tank, Cree led light bar, 1500lph cannister filter with UV light, 5% tint film background, 4000lph wave maker, more rocks & shells & 1 male dragon peacock, 1 hongi male, 1 venustus, 1 male blue peacock.Heres a picture.. a few fish arnt in picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damoq Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 The tank looked pretty good the first time but now it is even better! Nice job mate!Damo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmarcom Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 yeah i agree looks really nice, well done, nice fish too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Looks great. Where did you get the cree lighting bar from? I assume it is an led one.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentE Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks for replys guys Here's a link of the LED light bar, it puts out an awsome light the gleams water and my plant in there seems to be growing nice from it (even though cichlids attack it at times)I was looking around for ages for a decent LED bar with a good price, they come in 6700k (daylight), red and royal blue & many more with and without dimmer. The dimmer is great you can represent moonlight.http://www.ebay.com....=item2ec4dfbb25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentE Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Took a few pictures of my current fish in display tank, im unsure of sex in red fin borlyei and orange/blue peacock... any ideas?Blue Peacock - 3 1/2"Hongi - 2 1/2"Peacock - 2 1/2"Red fin borlyei - 3"Venustus, electric blue & dolphin - 2" to 2 1/2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Brent they are growing out nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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