I haven't had an aquarium running for over 15 years. My wife and kids talked me into it, so I am back at it.
The biggest surprise is how much great information is now available on the web. This site and others have been extremely helpful. Thanks to all for the great information.
Here's the details on the new tank:
70 Gallon Tall
Solid oak stand with canopy
2 Rena XP3 - spray bars angled up 45 degrees for surface agitation
2 Penguin 660R power heads with pre-filter (current + bio filter)
2 Rena In-line Smartheaters
Current stocking:
(1) Gold Severum (Heros Severus)
(2) Boesemani Rainbow (Melanotaenia Boesemani)
(2) Turquoise Rainbow, Lake Kutubu (Melanotaenia Lacustris)
(2) Neon Rainbow (Melanotaenia Praecox)
(2) Tami River, Millenium Rainbow(Glossolepis Pseudoincisus)
(2) German Ram (Papilochromis ramirezi)
(2) Roseline Shark, Denison Barb (Puntius denisonii)
The Millenium and Turquoise rainbows are juveniles, but are starting to show some nice color. I know the Severum is an odd mix, but he is kind of the center piece, and is a gentle giant with the rest of the crew. I had one years ago and he was always one of my favorites, so I wanted to include one this time.
I will selectively add just a few more Rainbows, and would be open to any suggestions. A pair of Goyder River Rainbows might be nice.
I apoligize for the lousy pictures, but I am no photographer. I was lucky to get the few shots I did, as these guys are constantly in motion.
Thanks once again for the information available here.
The biggest surprise is how much great information is now available on the web. This site and others have been extremely helpful. Thanks to all for the great information.
Here's the details on the new tank:
70 Gallon Tall
Solid oak stand with canopy
2 Rena XP3 - spray bars angled up 45 degrees for surface agitation
2 Penguin 660R power heads with pre-filter (current + bio filter)
2 Rena In-line Smartheaters
Current stocking:
(1) Gold Severum (Heros Severus)
(2) Boesemani Rainbow (Melanotaenia Boesemani)
(2) Turquoise Rainbow, Lake Kutubu (Melanotaenia Lacustris)
(2) Neon Rainbow (Melanotaenia Praecox)
(2) Tami River, Millenium Rainbow(Glossolepis Pseudoincisus)
(2) German Ram (Papilochromis ramirezi)
(2) Roseline Shark, Denison Barb (Puntius denisonii)
The Millenium and Turquoise rainbows are juveniles, but are starting to show some nice color. I know the Severum is an odd mix, but he is kind of the center piece, and is a gentle giant with the rest of the crew. I had one years ago and he was always one of my favorites, so I wanted to include one this time.
I will selectively add just a few more Rainbows, and would be open to any suggestions. A pair of Goyder River Rainbows might be nice.
I apoligize for the lousy pictures, but I am no photographer. I was lucky to get the few shots I did, as these guys are constantly in motion.
Thanks once again for the information available here.
