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125gJoe
08-28-2003, 10:47 AM
A member suggested I post some "full tank" pictures. Here they are....
The plants need some more 'grow-in' but they're doing good. There's a dark piece of driftwood on the right - kinda hard to see from the pics.. There's also a real nice piece on the left, but plants cover most of it.
The gap in the cabinet doors needs adjustment. There's a way to do that I'm sure.
Hope you like the pics - some are with the flash, others have no camera flash...
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http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL59/715239/1597696/32707287.jpg
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OrionGirl
08-28-2003, 10:52 AM
Most cabinent hinges have a set screw that you can loosen, adjust the set of the door and re-tighten.
Really nice discus and plants, as always. ;) Isn't it a bummer to get a gorgeous chunk of wood, and then never be able to see it after the plants take over?
What is the block on the lower left? Sensor of some kind?
mkpeters6
08-28-2003, 11:19 AM
Very nice tank. I just set up a 40 gal long planted tank and I have two super red discus on hold for me until the tank is fully cycled. I hope mine can turn out as nice as yours.
redrf900
08-28-2003, 11:24 AM
Nice tank...I LOVE all the plants, but it seems like you have too many fish even for such a HUGE tank...
stoopid
08-28-2003, 11:28 AM
Sweet, like the plants... my friend's a big discus fan too, they get pretty dam big with good feeding... you may need a bigger tank when those grow to be full sized :p
NJ Devils Fan
08-28-2003, 4:06 PM
I wonder who that **** member was, he must be a real pain in the arse. ;) ;)
On his behalf, thanks, looking even more nasty.
125gJoe
08-28-2003, 8:30 PM
One Discus per 10 gallons of tank water is good...
I do want a 135 gallon! Wanting, and having are so completely different!
OrionGirl, the "block" on the lower left is the algae scraper or magnet. Pull it across the glass and it cleans it....
(NJDevils Fan, I thought it would not be polite to 'single you out'...) :D
stoopid
08-29-2003, 10:14 AM
Originally posted by 80gJoe
One Discus per 10 gallons of tank water is good...
I do want a 135 gallon! Wanting, and having are so completely different!
Actually, yours are pretty large, about 5-6 inches? They only have a few 3-4 to be max size from my understanding... you could probably get away with that tank in that case...
They're a challenging fish to keep too, so nice work so far.
Fishsmurf
08-29-2003, 10:28 AM
Look great Joe...
No change there then...... :D
ChilDawg
08-29-2003, 10:29 AM
Very nice, as usual, Joe. :)
AngelThoughts
08-29-2003, 1:25 PM
Your tank and the fish look incredible!!! I only hope I get to have a tank half as beautiful some day.
NJ Devils Fan
08-29-2003, 1:38 PM
Where is your CO2 diffuser? Can you take a pic of the system? I know i am a pita, but I am thinking about getting pressurized.
BigFishDude
08-30-2003, 8:19 PM
Absolutely breathtaking, 80gJoe, Absolutely breathtaking!
125gJoe
08-31-2003, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by NJ Devils Fan
Where is your CO2 diffuser? Can you take a pic of the system? I know i am a pita, but I am thinking about getting pressurized. Go pressurized - you will be very happy - even your plants will thank you!
The Power Reactor or diffuser is behind the Lotus plant in the middle.
125gJoe
08-31-2003, 11:49 AM
Thanks all for the compliments!!
:)
NJ Devils Fan
09-01-2003, 5:17 PM
What kind, size magnet is that? Does it do a good job? I have like very thing, tough, brownish, spottish algae on my glass and my magnet cleaner doesn't even come close to having the strength of cleaning it. I'm thinking about getting one I saw in the store the other day. I think it is close to the one u have.
t_h_e_s_a_c_k
09-01-2003, 11:27 PM
very cute 80gJoe..... but i say ditch the discus and get an oscar...
NJ Devils Fan
09-02-2003, 9:11 AM
Yea, ditch the hundreds of dollars of beautiful fish and lets your great tank go barren.;) ;)
Don't you dare touch it Joe, it's just to **** nice.
Molino
09-02-2003, 10:26 AM
Very nice tank Joe :)
NJ Devils Fan: What I use for that hard "spot" algea is a razor. You can get them with small handles attached so that they are easy to hold.
125gJoe
09-03-2003, 12:45 PM
Using the 'algae magnet' once a week will prevent any serious build-up. Nice little invention, that magnet thing... :)
125gJoe
09-03-2003, 12:47 PM
Originally posted by t_h_e_s_a_c_k
very cute 80gJoe..... but i say ditch the discus and get an oscar... There's a saying "Discus - King of Aquariums"... No, I didn't make it up! :D
VERY nice Joe. You could always get a 1X2 piece of wood to match the cabinet (laquered red oak?) and make a removable centre strip to go between the two doors.
NJ Devils Fan
09-04-2003, 3:42 PM
Originally posted by NJ Devils Fan
What kind, size magnet is that? Does it do a good job? ... I'm thinking about getting one I saw in the store the other day. I think it is close to the one u have.
125gJoe
09-04-2003, 6:16 PM
There's a white handled magnet that floats - mine doesn't.
It's much easier to drag this across the glass to clean it than using a sponge at the end of a small pole, but both work.
The magnets are for Glass OR Acrylic - not both, so be sure to get the one that applies.. Don't drag the magnet through the substrate. You don't want to risk scratching the glass or acrylic. If you do get it in 'sand', take it out and rinse it good.
You can even drag the magnets around corners...