Matty Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm in a bit of a rut with my cichlid keeping. I'm happy breeding some saulosi in my 3 footer but am frustrated with the 6x2x2. I think it's because I've run out of fish to photograph. The three options I have are: - Salt water NLR and maybe get a few triggers or something similar. Downside is the $$$ - Tankbusters ie, Saratoga, Oscars etc - or set up a planted display and have plenty of tetra's, loaches, labyrinth’s, cory's etc. This last option is probably my preferred as it creates heaps of photo opportunities. What do you suggest, bearing in mind I don't have a sump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo2232 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 if you want something to photograph then go the planted! there will always be an opportunity to find something to photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzFish Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 a tank with heaps of live rock and some marine fish will provide great photo ops both when lights are on and off. Its amazing what comes out of the live rock when the lights go off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Tapajos Orange Head's just to upset your brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 A 6x2x2 full of neons and guppies would be cool...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo2232 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 WOW! How many neon's could you fit in a 6x2x2! ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 You could fill it with neons, then give them a baby cichla to play with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 A 6x2x2 full of neons and guppies would be cool...... Maybe you could come up and take photos of this spectacle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Seriously, go a geo habitat complete with nice wood (mangroves would be good), some plants and possibly some schooling fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 ....then tell me if I should do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 What about a huge planted tank with.....KILLIES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIMO Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I went from cichlids to saltwater......have not looked back!! I still have my African display tank which is still my baby, but now my 2 footer mini reef is coming along nicely. It makes for an awesome display, as i sunk it into a wall between my breakfast bar area and my laundry room. A saltwater reef system would give tonnes of new photo opportunities for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdance Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Why dont you just drain the 6x2x2 tank and wait until you feel ready for fish again? Whether this takes a year or ten it doesnt matter. There are lots of things to photograph besides fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Why dont you just drain the 6x2x2 tank and wait until you feel ready for fish again? Whether this takes a year or ten it doesnt matter. There are lots of things to photograph besides fish. Good idea. Drain it and fill it with Red Eye Green Tree Frogs. Something new for you to take pictures of and they will stay still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Snakes don't move much either...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 What about this snake then Maybe alittle to big for a 6x2x though Large Snake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Snakes don't move much either...... Especially this time of year. An olive python would look very nice in a 6x2x2. I know mine would Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 What about this snake then Maybe alittle to big for a 6x2x though Large Snake Yeah thats an olive python. It would go good in there. Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Not sure how many of you guys are serious or not but it is illegal to keep snakes in Tassie. The saltwater option is out as it will cost more than I'm willing to part with. (or at least that's what my wife says ) Tankbusters are out too as I would probably get tired of taking pictures of them too. My thoughts were leaning towards the planted display but man, those Tapajos are hot plus I wouldn't have to worry about CO2 or lighting. I might have a chat to the LFS to see what's available. What type of schooling fish are available to keep with Geo's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Something like a bunch of congo tetras or similar might do ok. They get a bit of size on them and they are pretty agile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonie Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Have you considered a Paludarium, it would take a bit of setting up but if you did it right you could have a nice school of tetras and frogs. Check out the tanks on this site http://www.aquariumdesigngroup.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I keep tiger barbs, loach's and ghost knifes with my Geos and they go well together. I had some neons in there but they went missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezat Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 hi, my suggestion to get you inspired again is to look into the works of the great Takashi Amano. Recently set up a largish tank and could tell you a few things about it. Most importantly, I would recommend that you cut a hole in the tank and fit a tap on it. This is so you can attach a hose and drain the tank or fill it if required. Beats using buckets to carry 450plus litres of water across the house. I found it is a huge pain to set up a large tank, and costs hundreds just in plants, specially expensive if you buy a CO2 setup. CO2's can be made cheaply with advice from BOC gases. Filteration is another biggie. Go to small you will regret it, and will end up spending more to get the bigger better one. Spend big in the first instance, go with a large Eheim professional canister filter, or go all the way and convers to a reef system that skims the surface and a sump. Budget about $400 for filtering (modest) and $200 on CO2 then plans. Keep in mind that a rocks are cheaper and do not fall victims to plant diseases. Ever considered a Latex backing for your tank? Possibilities are endless, such a nice hobby. Rewarding experience when you get it right, awful when you get it wrong. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 pythons and snakes dont do all that well in a all glass tank id go with south american theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfreak84 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Just had a look at the Paludariums on the above website and am now intrigued, does anyone know where I could find out more about these beauties locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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