Progression of my 55 Gallon (Beware lots of pictures!)

Cinbos · 01-04-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mitchfish9

Even though amanos get pretty big, no shrimp is safe with angels lol

I think I will be staying away from shrimp.

Mrturritos · 01-06-2013, 07:11 AM

You could try a bamboo shrimp, they get big and are great filter feeders. Might be worth the try since they are cheap and when they are full grown can be very impressive. If you get a decent sized one at a LFS your angels shouldn't bother it. They are a cichlid so you have been warned!

Mrturritos · 01-06-2013, 07:12 AM

Oh and I love how your tank progressed! I like seeing how I first started my aquarium from hardscape to were it is now (still needs more time) and love to see how much it has improved!

Icegoalie32 · 01-06-2013, 06:41 PM

Nice looking tank, and a good progression.

I really like the Manzanita Branch. Do you have a local source, or do you order online?

Cinbos · 01-06-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Icegoalie32

Nice looking tank, and a good progression.

I really like the Manzanita Branch. Do you have a local source, or do you order online?

I did for the larger one, but the smaller ones I bought from the guy in cali.

Cinbos · 01-06-2013, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the nice compliments.

Cinbos · 02-14-2013, 04:54 AM

Just an update! Had an algae issue, made some changes and heres where I am at! Still digging it. I also added some new inhabitants! Several more otos, 7 nerite snails, added a female blue ram, changed out the shoaling fish to Serpae tetras, and sold 2 angels.

The Dude · 02-14-2013, 05:52 AM

Wow. Absolutely beautiful

Cinbos · 02-14-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

Wow. Absolutely beautiful

Thanks man!

Rare Breed · 02-16-2013, 01:46 PM

whats the grassy lookin plant under the driftwood and thevfront right of the tank?

Cinbos · 02-16-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rare Breed

whats the grassy lookin plant under the driftwood and thevfront right of the tank?

Micro sword. I am trying it out. I have had it in there for about 2 weeks, and it seems to be doing well so far, but we will see.

Aqualady · 02-16-2013, 03:12 PM

Wow, nice looking tank!

Cinbos · 02-16-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqualady

Wow, nice looking tank!

Thank you, its still a work in progress. I will be tearing it down when I move and then changing the substrate with dirt and topping it with the pool filter sand that is in there now.

Rare Breed · 02-17-2013, 02:51 AM

cinbos thanks for the reply. very nice looking tank

Cinbos · 02-17-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rare Breed

cinbos thanks for the reply. very nice looking tank

Of course anytime, and thank you.

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01-06-2013, 07:11 AM	#17
Mrturritos Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 48	You could try a bamboo shrimp, they get big and are great filter feeders. Might be worth the try since they are cheap and when they are full grown can be very impressive. If you get a decent sized one at a LFS your angels shouldn't bother it. They are a cichlid so you have been warned!

01-06-2013, 07:12 AM	#18
Mrturritos Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA Posts: 48	Oh and I love how your tank progressed! I like seeing how I first started my aquarium from hardscape to were it is now (still needs more time) and love to see how much it has improved!

01-06-2013, 06:41 PM	#19
Icegoalie32 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 51	Nice looking tank, and a good progression. I really like the Manzanita Branch. Do you have a local source, or do you order online?

01-06-2013, 07:35 PM	#21
Cinbos Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 287	Thanks for the nice compliments.

02-16-2013, 01:46 PM	#25
Rare Breed Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 8	whats the grassy lookin plant under the driftwood and thevfront right of the tank?

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Aqualady Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 87	Wow, nice looking tank!

02-17-2013, 02:51 AM	#29
Rare Breed Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 8	cinbos thanks for the reply. very nice looking tank