PICS! 20 long, dwarf compressiceps

[aquabee]

You're too "safe" B. Stuff that tank full.

Death and destruction, huh? That's what you want me to stuff the tank with?!

[SunnyHouTX]

You're too "safe" B. Stuff that tank full.

[aquabee]

I would hide the heater, fshfrk does pvc slightly larger and just drills out a lot of holes to protect the glass. Then you could paint it black with krylon fushion to blend it in the backgound. That way you can put it behind the rocks.

I see RonR's technique of cycle the pumps to clean the tank. I tried it and it eventually evolve to mp40's to alternate flow and keep it constantly on. LoL.

I say more shells and more crevices and add more sumbus!

Yep! You called it, Q. Love RonR's setup.

As far as stuffing the tank with these guys..... no can do, Q. Sumbus.... quite aggressive as adults and older juvies. Will try to get a trio out of the ones I have, or 2 pairs. Already one of the maybe-males is looking more than a little distressed.

[barrettsline]

Thanks guys! The wood is manzanita that I got from Houston Aquarium Warehouse. They have really nice pieces that I couldn't find anywhere else, and in all sizes too.<br />
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The lighting is LED, Marineland 18&quot;-24&quot; single brights. It's 6,000K white and 60 mW blue. Low wattage and 17,000 hours life at least. My favorite part is the shimmer effect. I'll try to take a video and post it soon.<br />
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Thanks again! Appreciate the encouragement. <img src="http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforums/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Very Happy" smilieid="3" class="inlineimg" />

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Thanks for the update and again great looking aquarium.

[eklikewhoa]

Oh and stuff the tank with more sumbus!

[eklikewhoa]

I would hide the heater, fshfrk does pvc slightly larger and just drills out a lot of holes to protect the glass. Then you could paint it black with krylon fushion to blend it in the backgound. That way you can put it behind the rocks.

I see RonR's technique of cycle the pumps to clean the tank. I tried it and it eventually evolve to mp40's to alternate flow and keep it constantly on. LoL.

I say more shells and more crevices and add more sumbus!

[aquabee]

Thanks guys! The wood is manzanita that I got from Houston Aquarium Warehouse. They have really nice pieces that I couldn't find anywhere else, and in all sizes too.

The lighting is LED, Marineland 18"-24" single brights. It's 6,000K white and 60 mW blue. Low wattage and 17,000 hours life at least. My favorite part is the shimmer effect. I'll try to take a video and post it soon.

Thanks again! Appreciate the encouragement.

[Crude]

Awesome! Love the shot of the one enjoying it's shell

Really enjoy the way the driftwood is oriented.

What's the lighting?

[armthehomeless]

Looks good.

[barrettsline]

Beautiful setup. It looks very natural. Did you use any specific type of wood or is that just drift wood? Awesome job!!!

[aquabee]

LOOks Great. They are coloring up nicely

Thanks Mike. I'm still worried about that one in the rocks but I'm watching. He still swims out very occasionally, so we'll see what happens.

[TangoMIke]

LOOks Great. They are coloring up nicely

[eklikewhoa]

Bout time!

Looking good!

[aquabee]

That vertical heater is nice

:furious:

[SunnyHouTX]

That vertical heater is nice