210 Gallon Geophagus Sanctuary (Updated Pics 10/13/2012)

[barrettsline]

Anything that looks nice? What kind of setup do you have in mind? Do you have a drawing of it? lol

Haha

[barrettsline]

I'm seriously considering the driftwood that just came into HAW. anybody have experience with it?

Well fish did arrive and wife followed instructions I gave her. But I wasn't aware of the size. They came in smaller than I expected. Much small. They were supposed to come in at an 1" and came in at 1/2" to 3/4". Needless to say they were thrown into chaos!! Had to run to petsmart and buy two breeder nets. Gotta get rid of my clown loaches cause there trying to eat them. Happy but not happy.

Finished bracing the stand but daughter just got laid down for a nap, so I'm not allowed to do anything inside the house. Oh well. Just gonna have to wait until she wakes up..... Now I'm bored.

[barrettsline]

pics of the stand after bracing.

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[HERM]

Double the support is always a good idea ,IMO . Good job! {no extra support in the middle front ?}

[mistahoo]

Double the support is always a good idea ,IMO . Good job! {no extra support in the middle front ?}

+1

Extra support isn't needed. One 2x4 is already plenty enough to reinforce.

[barrettsline]

Not enough room to add but a 1x4 support. Not really worried about it but I may add a support later.

[mistahoo]

I'm seriously considering the driftwood that just came into HAW. anybody have experience with it?

I was considering the same! The pieces look great! I don't see why you would need experience with it?
It's just Malaysian driftwood.

I sketched up an idea that I wanted my tank to look like but on paper, and those pieces would be perfect! Funds are a bit low at the moment though...

[barrettsline]

+1

Extra support isn't needed. One 2x4 is already plenty enough to reinforce.

Rather be safe than sorry. I've seen these stands before. There good quality but not great.

[barrettsline]

I was considering the same! The pieces look great! I don't see why you would need experience with it?
It's just Malaysian driftwood.

I sketched up an idea that I wanted my tank to look like but on paper, and those pieces would be perfect! Funds are a bit low at the moment though...

Definite +1 on low funds.

[mistahoo]

Rather be safe than sorry. I've seen these stands before. There good quality but not great.

I meant the 2x4s that you put on is plenty enough to ensure the stability. No need to put more in the middle.

[barrettsline]

I meant the 2x4s that you put on is plenty enough to ensure the stability. No need to put more in the middle.

Oh yeah no need for more but I think he was referencing the front of the stand, pics show the back.

[danielp]

If you are serious about moving the clown loaches give me a call

Pm sent

[barrettsline]

If you are serious about moving the clown loaches give me a call

Pm sent

Hey bro I'm serious about getting rid of them after the chaos today. However the guy who helped me move everything is supposed to trade me for corydoras. Should that deal fall through. Ill text you. They will be gone tomorrow..

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Tank is inside!!!

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Trying desperately to get to lowes before they close so I can get some fittings for the overflow. Wife had a bad day so that may not happen. Oh well, washing my pfs. that will go in tonight. It's coming along nicely though. The tank has been around the block before, not the nicest but its gonna do the job nicely.

[barrettsline]

Well made it to lowes in time. New fittings for the overflow. I'll make a stand pipe later.

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I'll recut the tubing when I get the wet/dry put in.