Getting the 240 gallon up and running

[Galgrimm]

no problem, If you get pool filter sand I would seriously wash it for a hour to two per bag. You can see the trouble i wen though to get it clean...

i heard you can buy it pre cleaned and chimical free

 

[zebvance]

Yes This was the kind i got but it was still very dirty though.

 

[Galgrimm]

Yes This was the kind i got but it was still very dirty though.

oh ok thx for the heads up i might lean away from sand after reading live plants cant root in it

 

[austinpetemo]

killer driftwood

 

[zebvance]

They can root. I have to hair grass plant in the tank. They will need root tabs or liquid nutrient. But Im started rooting themselves and having new growth after about a month. Make sure you have enough light though and do your research on the types of plants you are going to get.

 

[zebvance]

killer driftwood

Thanks!

 

[zebvance]

Thank you everybody for the comments. Im open to suggestions on improving the tank

 

[MichiganMan]

Thank you everybody for the comments. Im open to suggestions on improving the tank

Hate to say this, but it sucks. The only way you could improvie it is to just get rid of it - no other choice. Since I have a kind and generous soul, I'll take it off your hands. :raspberry:

Nice tank! Can't wait to see what it looks like with the plants grown in a bit more.

 

[zebvance]

Somebody has jokes! Haha Im hopefully going to pick up some free java moss from a buddy I know in houston Friday. well will see how long it takes to grow to the driftwood and how the cichlids will react to it.

 

[rockhoe14er]

That is such a sick tank if i only had the money.