Bigstick's 55 gallon Cichlid Tank-Update-9-22

fredyk · 09-23-2007, 02:46 PM

it's really magnicifcent in person. Those blyxa aubertii are so full and lush.
nice foreground, nice mid-ground, nice background.
Shows what can be done with a 55 gallon!

Kelley · 09-24-2007, 05:32 AM

You are a master aquatic gardener! I am amazed by the beautiful growth in this tank!

styxx · 09-24-2007, 08:10 AM

Wow, that really is impressive. It is such a contrast when you provide a photo to compare the difference with...ahh the good old days when the tank was new, don't you miss them? lol!

**bigstick120** · 09-24-2007, 12:46 PM

Thank you all for the comments! Yes that is a very dramatic change since I first started!

gmccreedy · 09-24-2007, 12:57 PM

Very well done. whats your stock list now that you got rid of the cichlids??

BTW...I give you alot of credit for trying to keep the different cichlid species together. Although not usually reccomended, some people get away with it if the water parameters are just right. They looked gorgeous too.

**AaronT** · 09-24-2007, 03:40 PM

Yeah, he started growing plants like that after only about 6 months in the hobby. We quickly updated his status from beginner to advanced in the yearly club aquascaping contest.

Tdon1md · 10-10-2007, 10:37 AM

Oh My Fin' God that's just an awesome tank!!!! Such an inspiration. I was in Aqua World (I think that's what it's called in Randelstown) about a few months ago and met a dude who recommended I join GWAPA. Wish I were closer as I'm all the way over near OC but I'm giving it some serous consideration just for the educational value. To be able to pick your brain and others who's masterpieces I've seen here would be well worth the time and gas investment monthly.

Tdon1md · 10-10-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigstick120

Here it is today. Needs trimmed up a little. I was having some hair algae issues but I cleared that up with 50 ml of hydrogen perxoide.
Photo is a little fuzzy but I was in a hurry

I had no clue you could use Hydrogen Peroxide in an aquarium w/out killing bb. Much less that it would kill hair alge. How do you dose it?

**bigstick120** · 10-10-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdon1md

Oh My Fin' God that's just an awesome tank!!!! Such an inspiration. I was in Aqua World (I think that's what it's called in Randelstown) about a few months ago and met a dude who recommended I join GWAPA. Wish I were closer as I'm all the way over near OC but I'm giving it some serous consideration just for the educational value. To be able to pick your brain and others who's masterpieces I've seen here would be well worth the time and gas investment monthly.

Thank you! I think you mean aquarium depot? You really should check out GWAPA, lots of helpful folks. Are you coming to Aquafest? See GWAPA site for details. That should help you out, we are doing a demo tank and will auction it off

Tdon1md · 10-10-2007, 02:50 PM

Yep, I'll be there @ 4:30 for the demo. Also going to check out the speaker @ 1:30 I think. Gonna try to make it there for the late morning and stay till the demo is over. Hope to see you there!

Demise · 10-31-2007, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bigstick120

WOW, wonderful tank! Seems like everything is in perfect place.

mikeb210 · 12-13-2007, 03:31 AM

A tank like this is truly a contribution to this hobby and inspiration to us all. It really is beautiful.

bastalker · 12-13-2007, 03:51 AM

What a show off!!!

Beautiful tank Mr big!!

tc
Mark

fresh_lynny · 12-13-2007, 04:05 AM

Big proboscus
WOW it looks amazing! You have this tank in a state of beauty!

**bigstick120** · 12-13-2007, 05:43 PM

WOW! Thanks, I appreciate it!

09-23-2007, 02:46 PM	#61 (permalink)
fredyk Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (21/100%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 315	it's really magnicifcent in person. Those blyxa aubertii are so full and lush. nice foreground, nice mid-ground, nice background. Shows what can be done with a 55 gallon! __________________ Mark 30 gal puffertank

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styxx Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 693	Wow, that really is impressive. It is such a contrast when you provide a photo to compare the difference with...ahh the good old days when the tank was new, don't you miss them? lol! __________________ Ehiem Pimp #182 All ADA 90P Tank, In/Outflow Lily Tubes & Check Valve, Ehiem Pro II 2126, 36" Current USA Outer Orbit 1x150W 10K HQI-MH w/ 2x96W Dual 8K CPF, 18W Helix UV Sterilizer, 5lb. Pressurized CO2 w/Mikwakuee Regulator

09-24-2007, 12:46 PM	#64 (permalink)
bigstick120 Algae Eater (View User Tanks) PTrader: (162/100%) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,638	Thank you all for the comments! Yes that is a very dramatic change since I first started! __________________ My Photography site See the evolution of my 55 gallon My 29 Gallon

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gmccreedy Likes the Kool-Aid (View User Tanks) PTrader: (64/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 3,894	Very well done. whats your stock list now that you got rid of the cichlids?? BTW...I give you alot of credit for trying to keep the different cichlid species together. Although not usually reccomended, some people get away with it if the water parameters are just right. They looked gorgeous too. __________________ ~Glenn

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AaronT Collectoritis Patient (View User Tanks) PTrader: (123/100%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MD, USA Posts: 1,590	Yeah, he started growing plants like that after only about 6 months in the hobby. We quickly updated his status from beginner to advanced in the yearly club aquascaping contest. __________________ In the D.C., Maryland, or NOVA area? Come check out The Greater Washington Aquatic Plants Association! www.gwapa.org

09-24-2007, 05:32 AM	#62 (permalink)
Kelley Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coralville, Iowa Posts: 119	You are a master aquatic gardener! I am amazed by the beautiful growth in this tank!

10-10-2007, 10:37 AM	#67 (permalink)
Tdon1md Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 430	Oh My Fin' God that's just an awesome tank!!!! Such an inspiration. I was in Aqua World (I think that's what it's called in Randelstown) about a few months ago and met a dude who recommended I join GWAPA. Wish I were closer as I'm all the way over near OC but I'm giving it some serous consideration just for the educational value. To be able to pick your brain and others who's masterpieces I've seen here would be well worth the time and gas investment monthly. __________________ Todd That's my 2 cents worth, and I may owe you change. Fluval Pimpmaster General! 30G broken down to make 75G 75Gallon Obsession

10-10-2007, 02:50 PM	#70 (permalink)
Tdon1md Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 430	Yep, I'll be there @ 4:30 for the demo. Also going to check out the speaker @ 1:30 I think. Gonna try to make it there for the late morning and stay till the demo is over. Hope to see you there! __________________ Todd That's my 2 cents worth, and I may owe you change. Fluval Pimpmaster General! 30G broken down to make 75G 75Gallon Obsession

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mikeb210 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 260	A tank like this is truly a contribution to this hobby and inspiration to us all. It really is beautiful.

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bastalker Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mystic, Ct. Posts: 854	What a show off!!! Beautiful tank Mr big!! tc Mark __________________ Filstar Pimp #18 My 125G Wild Green discus tank

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12-13-2007, 05:43 PM	#75 (permalink)
bigstick120 Algae Eater (View User Tanks) PTrader: (162/100%) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,638	WOW! Thanks, I appreciate it! __________________ My Photography site See the evolution of my 55 gallon My 29 Gallon

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