Kerrin Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 So after picking up a bargain (or so it seemed) I finally got around to setting up my rainbows new home. With alot of care, a bit of stress, some existing decor from some well cycled tanks (internal filters & plants/wood) and about 6 hours I got everything transferred over on Friday.Though i'd post some pics of how its turned out, plants need to grow, and will over time get some re-arranging, and the internal filters will be removed once I get a canister established in there, but for now i'm pretty happy with how its turned out, and I think you'll agree the fish are settling into their new home well!the tankCouple of my cato river tri'sand i must have been trying for about 2 years to get one like this, anyone who has kept rainbows before will recognise this poseHope you all enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I dont know how I missed these photos. They are real crackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrin Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 haha, it would seem everyone missed these photo's!Thanks Ged, they may just be my favorite fish, although...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Nice photos I had a rainbow tank concept that was close but never quite got there. These photos should be in the need to be in photo sectioncheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrin Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 I figured seeing as they aren't cichlids I would put it in the community tank section, feel free to move it to the photo section if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4G13M4N Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Love the Cato River rainbows one of many Favs of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinf Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 they look awsome mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielsplakat Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Kerrin, stunning rainbows mate. I have a soft spot for these fish, if i had the time to look after one more tank i would definitely go for a rainbow only display tank with more anubias haha. do you know what species they are? they look like m. trifasciata but im not sure from what river... goyder, cato?? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielsplakat Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 oh wait never mind, just read the text LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrin Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Yeah they are cato tri's in the pics, But i've also got goyders, wongo ck tri's, kangaroo ck m. duboulayi, and a school of m. nigrans, in the 4 ft. In a smaller tank (165l) I've got some m. pygmaea and m. macchullochi. Yeah I've got quite the soft spot for them to haha. I finally got around to making a video of them, the thread is here http://www.aceforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=55598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrin Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 So I thought I would post a pic of how the tank has progressed, since the first post I have upgraded to a 4ft twin T5ho light set up, and added an eheim 2215 as well as an eheim jaeger 200w heater.I have added some plants, and thus far I am pretty happy with how its all growingEnjoy!1st set upToday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloory Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Lookin good mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooder Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Love rainbows, really keen to get a native setup and go catch some of my own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrin Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Wish I lived far enough north to catch them, your spoiled up there cooder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Nice tank set Kerrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmarcom Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi Kerrin, I didn't think it was gonna look any better then the first, but boy was i wrong.awesome job mate well done! love those rainbows, you have inspired me to go get some now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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