Epic Overhaul/Builds: 3D Backgrounds 300g-125g-120g

[Mikiblu30]

Hey Justin! have I been gone that long ...starting over?? Well go for it!! I can't wait to see what you have planned next! This is way better than going out to see a movie.

 

[aclockworkorange]

How are the festae? Is your severum lonely?

 

[David K. Bradley]

Hey Justin:
Been gone for a bit. Had a two week motel stay at the local infirmary with a touch of pnemonia, but I'm back now. After catching up on the thread, I'm glad to see all ya' all found the solution as to what was causing your fish to be ill. I'm happy it got figured out. Both you young men (You and ACW) have put in a mountain of time and effort in setting up your tanks. Now you're gutting the 300? And ACW is going to do the same with his tank? I think 5 yrs is too long for anyone to wait for silicone to completely cure, so I'd probably do the same thing and start over from the beginning.

I think you made a good decission on your selection of fish and sorry to hear you sold the others. Maybe it was for the best, but if you get attached to animals like I do, you don't like selling them regardless of what reason, cause they become a large part of my life and almost like my kids.

But now I see that you're starting over with the 125. Hmmm. What's wrong with this idea. Must be the dark water not the dark side. hahaha. But if it's what it's all about, "epic overhauls" then so be it. I'll just wish you the best of everything until your done and satisfied with your results and then we move on to the next one.

Until next time,
David

 

[Vancouver_98683]

Justin, I'm very new to this thread and jump in on the 78th page. But great looking set up. Nice to see someone from the NW, especially Vancouver posting this journal for all of us to see. Great ideas and suggestions from everyone.

- Sam

 

[JK47]

Hey Justin! have I been gone that long ...starting over?? Well go for it!! I can't wait to see what you have planned next! This is way better than going out to see a movie.

How are the festae? Is your severum lonely?

Hey Justin:
Been gone for a bit. Had a two week motel stay at the local infirmary with a touch of pnemonia, but I'm back now. After catching up on the thread, I'm glad to see all ya' all found the solution as to what was causing your fish to be ill. I'm happy it got figured out. Both you young men (You and ACW) have put in a mountain of time and effort in setting up your tanks. Now you're gutting the 300? And ACW is going to do the same with his tank? I think 5 yrs is too long for anyone to wait for silicone to completely cure, so I'd probably do the same thing and start over from the beginning.

I think you made a good decission on your selection of fish and sorry to hear you sold the others. Maybe it was for the best, but if you get attached to animals like I do, you don't like selling them regardless of what reason, cause they become a large part of my life and almost like my kids.

But now I see that you're starting over with the 125. Hmmm. What's wrong with this idea. Must be the dark water not the dark side. hahaha. But if it's what it's all about, "epic overhauls" then so be it. I'll just wish you the best of everything until your done and satisfied with your results and then we move on to the next one.

Until next time,
David

Thanks guys. I was happy with the setups. Despite the fact I think the leaching has stopped, I don't want to leave it up to chance. The 300 gallon has been officially taken down. I will strip the silicone and anchor the BG better and start over, hence the change in stock. I have already sold almost my entire collection of SA's to do the tanks again. I'm not really upset by it though. Setup is fun to me so this is just part of the challenge. I am also waiting on the 300 gallon in case the new 30" BG come in 96" wide. If they do, the tank will get a new BG (tax season woot!)

Justin, I'm very new to this thread and jump in on the 78th page. But great looking set up. Nice to see someone from the NW, especially Vancouver posting this journal for all of us to see. Great ideas and suggestions from everyone.

- Sam

Thanks for jumping in Sam! Look forward to meeting you. Most MFK'ers are always welcome at my place.

 

[JK47]

On a different note, I cut up all the manzanita I had, ditched the rest of the wood in the tank and it's ready for the festae group now. They get moved tomorrow afternoon. I will track down some more manzanita, to get two "perfect" vertical stumps and stick to hardscape for a while. The FX5 and 40watt UV are up an running with no leaks though

I had an idea of covering clay pots in pond foam and incorporating stones and other decor to mask the appearance of the pots. Maybe even incorparate sponge filters into them, who knows. That project starts tomorrow. You guys think I should add it to this thread or start a new one for those not following this? or both?









^ I'm still WC'ing out all of the tannins in the water column from when the tanks was blackwater. It was DARK so it will take a while.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Justin, let me know if you order more manzanita, I want to get some and maybe we could split the shipping. Tank looks good, I'm sure I will see you in the next few days and check it out in person.

 

[Younglin]

Just keep this thread open.

 

[DaveB]

Hahahaha, the glass bangin swordtail has his own monster tank.

Do swordtails eat algae the way mollies do? I know platies and mollies are related but I don't recall my platy ever doing much of that.

Right now I have three of my cousin's mollies imported into my tank to do some algae cleanup. They're pretty damn good at it.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Hahahaha, the glass bangin swordtail has his own monster tank.

Do swordtails eat algae the way mollies do? I know platies and mollies are related but I don't recall my platy ever doing much of that.

Right now I have three of my cousin's mollies imported into my tank to do some algae cleanup. They're pretty damn good at it.

Wag is really good at eating any hands "intruding" into his tank.