Aquariums

m4a1mustang · 07-05-2009, 09:51 PM

How many of you guys keep aquariums?

My girlfriend and I recently set up a freshwater tropical 20 gallon tank with live plants. Just have a few fish in there right now but will probably add some more this week.

azn370z · 07-05-2009, 09:54 PM

Did you complete the nitrogen nitrate cycle?

m4a1mustang · 07-05-2009, 09:57 PM

Yeah, it's all good to go.

StLRedrider · 07-05-2009, 09:57 PM

None here, lets see some pics

m4a1mustang · 07-05-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StLRedrider

None here, lets see some pics

I will get some pics later. It's lights out right now.

azn370z · 07-05-2009, 10:39 PM

I had jack demseys and oscars when I was a kid. A couple years ago I got a beta and a bowl, then came a nano tank, 10 gallon, and a 75 gallon. I had freshwater and saltwater tanks. The very first fish I got finally died a few months ago and my last tank was taken down. Good luck.

fly yellow · 07-05-2009, 10:48 PM

I had a 75 gallon salt water tank with 75 lbs. of live rock. I moved it once and that sucked. It came time to move again and the tank was sold. They are a real PITA.

m4a1mustang · 07-05-2009, 11:17 PM

My fish are still getting used to their new home.

smurfblu13 · 07-06-2009, 03:17 AM

A few years ago I had a couple. My last tank had all live plants and a bunch of cichlids. That was a fun tank but just had to be careful how many fish you put in it since they tend to fight if there's too many, very territorial. When I move into my new apt I hope to set up a new one as well.

cave vulture · 07-06-2009, 01:24 PM

I have a 36 gallon corner bowfront tank set up since Feb.09. Five fish, Red Peacock, Cobalt Peacock, Yellow African Cichlid, Red Tail Shark, and a Convict Cichlid.

Jordan777er · 07-06-2009, 03:15 PM

I used to keep a tank, but I got rid of it since my Oscars kept uprooting my plants and eating the other fish. I got tired of fishing out dead bodies every month.

NIZMOZ · 07-06-2009, 04:52 PM

Had one for 10 years myself, a 75 Gal. Decided it was time to let it go as I was out of time to keep it going really. It was fun while it lasted but got old kinda quick.

Bster · 07-07-2009, 03:49 AM

My 1fter shrimp tank is about 2yrs old matured with Anubias, Java ferns, and newly added flame moss on driftwood sticks only. However, I will be removing the front Java fern to add some hairgrass. It's occupants are Crystal red shrimps, cherry red shrimps and Amano shrimps.

My 2fter is a work in progress, however I've started the foreground off with some Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" grown emersed first while my moss supplier is harvesting some new moss called Layer moss. That moss has neat and tidy appearance and will be planted on the driftwoods. As to the background, I'll be trying some Utricularia graminifolia if I can find any, if not it might be glossostigma elatinoides.

And I'll also be scaping my friend's 3ft deep triangle low tech tank... a real challenge trying to scape that one! But I've already prepared 5 nicely shaped driftwood to be tied with java ferns to make it look like a tree, have a moss wall, and some petite anubias at the bass.

Stay tuned!

Bster · 07-17-2009, 12:07 AM

Specs are:

2ft x 1.2ft x 1.5ft custom tank
ADA wood and rocks
Gex soil
Ehiem 2236
Turbine fan + Aircon (21c ~ 25c)
4tube T5 lights
CO2
Layer Moss on the driftwood
Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba"
Utricularia graminifolia
Crpyt
Frogbits to sock up initial extra nutrients.

What do you guys think?

bigaudiofanat · 07-17-2009, 12:14 AM

i found nemo!!

07-05-2009, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Aquariums How many of you guys keep aquariums? My girlfriend and I recently set up a freshwater tropical 20 gallon tank with live plants. Just have a few fish in there right now but will probably add some more this week. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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07-05-2009, 10:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I had jack demseys and oscars when I was a kid. A couple years ago I got a beta and a bowl, then came a nano tank, 10 gallon, and a 75 gallon. I had freshwater and saltwater tanks. The very first fish I got finally died a few months ago and my last tank was taken down. Good luck. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-05-2009, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I had a 75 gallon salt water tank with 75 lbs. of live rock. I moved it once and that sucked. It came time to move again and the tank was sold. They are a real PITA. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

07-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	My fish are still getting used to their new home. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-06-2009, 03:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	A few years ago I had a couple. My last tank had all live plants and a bunch of cichlids. That was a fun tank but just had to be careful how many fish you put in it since they tend to fight if there's too many, very territorial. When I move into my new apt I hope to set up a new one as well.

07-06-2009, 01:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 16	I have a 36 gallon corner bowfront tank set up since Feb.09. Five fish, Red Peacock, Cobalt Peacock, Yellow African Cichlid, Red Tail Shark, and a Convict Cichlid. Last edited by cave vulture; 07-06-2009 at 01:26 PM. Reason: spelling

07-06-2009, 03:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jordan777er Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 36 Posts: 212 Drives: 2005 ZX-6R Rep Power: 16	I used to keep a tank, but I got rid of it since my Oscars kept uprooting my plants and eating the other fish. I got tired of fishing out dead bodies every month.

07-06-2009, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	Had one for 10 years myself, a 75 Gal. Decided it was time to let it go as I was out of time to keep it going really. It was fun while it lasted but got old kinda quick. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

07-17-2009, 12:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
Bster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 174 Drives: '09 PW Z34 Manual Rep Power: 16	My office 2fter update. Specs are: 2ft x 1.2ft x 1.5ft custom tank ADA wood and rocks Gex soil Ehiem 2236 Turbine fan + Aircon (21c ~ 25c) 4tube T5 lights CO2 Layer Moss on the driftwood Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" Utricularia graminifolia Crpyt Frogbits to sock up initial extra nutrients. What do you guys think? __________________ TEIN Monoflex with EDFC \| H&R 20mm Spacer \| SPC Rear Camber \| HKS Hi-Power \| Berks High Flow Cat \| Stillen G3 \| EVO R Rear Diffuser \| Blacked out headlights \| Z1 34Row Cooler \| Z1 SS Brake lines

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