The biggest one I've ever had...

[JamesF]

Synodontis occilifer. One of my faves.
I'm very suprised he used a net at all. NEVER use a net with synos. It's just asking for a stuck fish (or handler).

 

[Wiggles92]

Nice upgrade!

Also, pretty cool catfish that you have there; I have one just like it, too. I want to say that it's a Synodontis gallinae, but I can't find too many pictures of them out there. They're pretty cool catfish; mine eats pretty much any pellet and has some interesting quirks to it.

CORRECTION: I guess that I had the species ID wrong on both catfish; they're Synodontis ocellifer like JamesF said.

 

[JamesF]

Thank you!

I'm doing (6) bags of Caribsea Super Naturals Tahitian Moon sand.. I know of a place that sells black sand for much cheaper, I just don't know anything else about the actual sand.. so I'll pay the extra $ because I know how this stuff works and how it looks...

Check out pool filter sand before you commit to the Caribsea. I grabbed a bag today for my 125. I didn't have enough of my other sand to finish the tank. Dumped it in, looked at it, and removed the other sand. I'll be grabbing another 2 bags tomorrow. $45 for 150lbs of sand, and it's gorgeous. Off white with black flecks. I can't believe I didn't try it sooner. Different pool places should sell different colours.

 

[deeboi]

I didn't read the whole thread but congrats on your new tank. That was also my biggest back then. I would recommend better filters tho because I know you are gonna want to stock the tank more. Good Luck to you tho.

 

[Gruntking]

Check out pool filter sand before you commit to the Caribsea. I grabbed a bag today for my 125. I didn't have enough of my other sand to finish the tank. Dumped it in, looked at it, and removed the other sand. I'll be grabbing another 2 bags tomorrow. $45 for 150lbs of sand, and it's gorgeous. Off white with black flecks. I can't believe I didn't try it sooner. Different pool places should sell different colours.





Where did you buy your sand?

At home depot they have 50 lb bags for less than $6 with taxes included! I got a 50 pound bag yesterday and the sand is stunning, ill post a couple of pics later.. I know alot of people on here use mainly this stuff and mix up some of the expensive sand with it but its usually about 75% of this stuff.

 

[Gruntking]

 

[College fishman]

i did the same thing! i got a 55 for free and couldnt not upgrade lol i just got a 125 and a whole lot of stuff lol it was a local deal and cause im in college the guy cut me a deal.

cant wait to see your fishes

 

[fishmamma]

Nice!

Synodontis occilifer. One of my faves.
I'm very suprised he used a net at all. NEVER use a net with synos. It's just asking for a stuck fish (or handler).

I've been told, so then how do you do about it?

Nice upgrade!

Also, pretty cool catfish that you have there; I have one just like it, too. I want to say that it's a Synodontis gallinae, but I can't find too many pictures of them out there. They're pretty cool catfish; mine eats pretty much any pellet and has some interesting quirks to it.

CORRECTION: I guess that I had the species ID wrong on both catfish; they're Synodontis ocellifer like JamesF said.

LOL, that's ok, I suck with all names! Quirks? tell me...

Check out pool filter sand before you commit to the Caribsea. I grabbed a bag today for my 125. I didn't have enough of my other sand to finish the tank. Dumped it in, looked at it, and removed the other sand. I'll be grabbing another 2 bags tomorrow. $45 for 150lbs of sand, and it's gorgeous. Off white with black flecks. I can't believe I didn't try it sooner. Different pool places should sell different colours.

I'm tempted now, but I really love the Caribsea stuff.. shoot me a pic of your tank when your done.. I wont be getting the sand for another week or two.. so I've got time to mull it over...

I didn't read the whole thread but congrats on your new tank. That was also my biggest back then. I would recommend better filters tho because I know you are gonna want to stock the tank more. Good Luck to you tho.

Since you told me you didn't read the whole thread I won't give you one of these ''.. hahh!! A FX5 is in order for a permanent filteration system...

At home depot they have 50 lb bags for less than $6 with taxes included! I got a 50 pound bag yesterday and the sand is stunning, ill post a couple of pics later.. I know alot of people on here use mainly this stuff and mix up some of the expensive sand with it but its usually about 75% of this stuff.

That does look pretty nice!

i did the same thing! i got a 55 for free and couldnt not upgrade lol i just got a 125 and a whole lot of stuff lol it was a local deal and cause im in college the guy cut me a deal.

cant wait to see your fishes

I remember that thread, great pickup!!

 

[College fishman]

thanks! its at home and im at college so its still with no water

 

[JamesF]

If they're small, use a cup. For larger ones, use a bag and direct them into it with your hand.
Here`s a pic of the sand I got.