My tank has finally arrived

[professor_rob]

Bloody chippies taking too long. There's always hold ups isn't there.
Stock list sounds pretty good.
A tank that size i'd go a few monsters in there. But some of yours will grow pretty big over time so you get to see them grow up which is fun.
You were looking at a giant gourami at some stage there weren't you.
It would be nice and warm up your way wouldn't it =)

I would not say it is warm, but would be warmer then toowoombah.
Was going to get a GG but saw my NTT for sale (blue moon occasion) so got the NTT, meaning the GG would not be a good mix.
My stocklist I want changes all the time!! Nice GG in the pick. Is that yours? My girlfriend wants one like that, she likes the interactive fish. So do I, I suppose.

 

[JayPee]

Yeah probably wouldn't go down really well if you came home and found the NTT gone.
Yeah i searched for 6 months for one and found him by chance.
I never thought a fish could have so much personality.
So i would definatly keep one on your to buy list one day thats for sure.
I had a ray but had one of horrible big fish die offs a while ago.
1 ray, 3 silver scats, 1 pleco, 1 silver shark, 1 red tail shark, all gone =(
One day i will have a sweet in wall tank like yours. =)

 

[buddha1200]

Damn how did i miss this thread!!!!! simply stunning keep up the good work

 

[professor_rob]

Hey guys, just a quick update. My move back into the house will be delayed a week, so wont be till the first week of July. Tank is pretty much set up, just need to let it settle, clarity still not 100%, but getting better. Also pumps are a bit noisier than I expected but not that bad.

Full tank shot



View when entering through the front door



The room behind, I dont expect it to be this uncluttered once I move in!



Wont be able to get the sump out very easy



Close up of the sump, I lke the rotating arms, you cant see the auto water top-up reservoir in the background



Night lights......veerrrry blue




Now I have to play the waiting game....

 

[Kyle_91]

tank looks stunning man... great job!

Cant wait for the stock pics

 

[professor_rob]

Quick update. I move back into the house next Friday!! (July 8)

I tried to aqua-scape the tank a little, was a real mission, as it was impossible to see. Getting in and out was really hard, if I wasnt so flexible, I would probably still be stuck in it

I took out most of the driftwood just left the big one in. The water is still a little brown and there is lots of debris floating around from the reshuffle of things. Will take more shots when it has cleared up a bit.
UV filter should be installed this week.



The tank has now got a few little fellas in it. 1 NTT, 1 Lemon barb, 3 Tinfoils.

I got a couple of p.bass monos today, will wait for them to grow out a little then chuck them in.

This main log I love sooo much, I think even more than the fish. It has got so much different holes and stuff to explore on the log alone. The NTT loves it.

Here are the 4 tank inhabitants so far.







How is the aquascape looking?? I like it, though I am far from an expert, I wanted to keep it simple though I dont think pics do it justice. More pics to come later, so stay tuned.

Keep watching!

 

[limz_777]

is there any bracing for the tank ?

 

[professor_rob]

is there any bracing for the tank ?

Yep, the stand and the glass have lots of support. The bracing on the glass made it so difficult to getinto the tank.

 

[geodehunter]

Simply put AWESOME!!! Congrats on tthe aquarium.

 

[GOAT13]

This setup in amazing! I would love to do something like it if I have a house built. Built in tanks are always a main part of a house and when you can see it from 3 rooms just makes it even better!