I purchased this aquarium last weekend about 45 miles from my house. no big issue right? Well that was also when the arctic blast from Canada made it to Texas, so it was cold and raining. Fun times.....



This is how it sits as of last night. I'm not sold 100% on my scape, but it will do for now.

So lets break it all down.
  • 135 Gallon Oceanic Aquarium 72"18"x24"
  • Back of the aquarium has been painted flat black.
  • 135 Gallon Oceanic Stand 72"x18"x26"
  • 80 lbs of PFS
  • 180 lbs of lime stone chunk rock with some holes in a few pieces
  • 300W Jager heater
  • 2 - Eheim 2215's
  • Maxi Jet Power Head (150 GPH)
  • EVO
  • 72" LED Aquarium Light


What's going to change or be added?
  • I will be picking up an Eheim 2260 to replace both 2215's.
  • I may be redesigning the intake and outlet of the eheim by using black or dark grey PVC. I don't put anything painted in my tanks. just my personal preference.
  • I purchased a mag 9.5 and wet/dry from a friend last night.
  • To accommodate the flow rate of the mag 9.5, I will be purchasing a Eshopps PF-1000 external overflow box, and hopefully have it completely plumbed in by the end of the weekend.
  • Move the heater into the wet/dry.
  • I will be adding two Hydor Koralia 1150 powerheads around Tuesday of next week. (One on each end of the aquarium)
  • I have requested a quote from a local canopy and stand builder on building a canopy to match the stand.
  • I will be replacing my power strip with a new 10 outlet surge protector.
  • I hope to add between 6-10 Clown Loaches sometime next week.


So there it is for now. Please let me know what you think. I will get my better camera out this weekend to take better pictures.

Also I have a few questions:

  1. What type of plecostomus will work for my tank and not distract or hinder my tropheus? I am thinking BN Pleco's since I have kept them with africans in the past and haven't had any issues.
  2. Should I add 2-3 catfish and if so what type can i add that won't mess with the tropheus or hinder breeding?


Thanks for reading and any input given.