Its finally setup !!!! lots of pix

well i finally got my 190 up and running







custom stand
custom canopy



w/d sumps (semi diy)
durso overflow 700 gph return

i used black sand and some whit cichlid gravel

egg grate on the bottom

filtation includes
2 ac110
1 300 gph external filter
and a 30 gal w/d sump w/ a durso, 700 gph return









whats living in there

12'' oscar

he is pissed (these guys are incredible strong


3 jd







2 green texas

not sure if this one is male or female any thoughts?

this guy flopped right to the floor


2 firmouths
i think there a pair


1 convict



1 salvina
2 giant danos







all the filters came from established tanks but i also added some stabilize to help with the cycle



hopefully ever one will get along
all the fish came from a overstocked 55
except the oscar who is currently moping in the corner

theres some diy pvc caves in there
water is still cloudy
glass is a mess
pictures are a little blury
but im pretty stoked
this thing is a beast!!!!!!!!!!

thanks to every one who helped with advice

sick_lid;2384055; said:

what's that crap around the pvc and filter tube? looks interesting.

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i got the idea from diy pvc caves
its cichlid gravel mixed w/ all propose sand siliconed on pvc

well its day 2 every thing is running well !!!!
my oscar has become very active[hes finally out of his prison cell]
everyone is playing nice