I used the sand as a base and then put a very fine layer of fine gravelover the top towards the back there is no gravel as I have the stands and it is easier to place them on the glass and when it comes to cleanig it cuts down a lot of time.
the 75 gallon hi rise loach habitat renovation
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I used the sand as a base and then put a very fine layer of fine gravelover the top towards the back there is no gravel as I have the stands and it is easier to place them on the glass and when it comes to cleanig it cuts down a lot of time.
Dangerdoll
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I think it looks awesome, and natural.... not sure if it's a Loaches Natural Setting, but it certainly looks like the bottom of a river or pond!
the new pictures after 3 weeks with the changes
The first picture is how had the orignal lay out but to increse room acroos the front I made some changes and the spiralis I had in there was getting beat up by the clowns who have taken up residence in the pit ... the slate tiles are on sale in Lowes at the moment they have rounded edges are are great for mounting wood to; I also picked a nice piece of wood last week in Minneapolis which is now the centre piece, the Java is taking hold nicely hope you like the progress and for the record no fish loss... I have also added 2 moon light spots which stay on untill 11.00 oclock and this has made me stay in the office even longer.
Thanks Graham.
The first picture is how had the orignal lay out but to increse room acroos the front I made some changes and the spiralis I had in there was getting beat up by the clowns who have taken up residence in the pit ... the slate tiles are on sale in Lowes at the moment they have rounded edges are are great for mounting wood to; I also picked a nice piece of wood last week in Minneapolis which is now the centre piece, the Java is taking hold nicely hope you like the progress and for the record no fish loss... I have also added 2 moon light spots which stay on untill 11.00 oclock and this has made me stay in the office even longer.
Thanks Graham.
thanks
The idea started from the Loach Book to have half the tank turbelent and the other half as a calm back water........... and it came together from there. trouble is I spend more time watching than working on the computer.:thm:
The idea started from the Loach Book to have half the tank turbelent and the other half as a calm back water........... and it came together from there. trouble is I spend more time watching than working on the computer.:thm:
The plants look good. Nice to see your fish too. Keep an eye on the skunks, nothing but trouble for me & others.
I had trouble with skunks too, they can be very aggressive, I had two and they were so docile and nice, but I went away for the weekend to find that they killed 3 dojos. and were on their way killing another one, they just chased it around and bit it until they just died. poor things
