125G Tetra Haven- new pics 02/20/10

[fastfreddie]

I really like the distribution of the wood. Good coverage of the whole tank! Stoked for you!

What are you doing with all of the equipment from the 40B's? Swap n shop? I need some lights and a filter!

[cah925]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Originally Posted by fastfreddie

I really like the distribution of the wood. Good coverage of the whole tank! Stoked for you!

What are you doing with all of the equipment from the 40B's? Swap n shop? I need some lights and a filter!

I'm getting everything cleaned up and ready for sale. Sending you a pm.

[cah925]

I ran my diatom filter a couple days ago to clear up the dust. Finally had some time to get some new pics tonight.

FTS - I noticed today that several branches have misc moss, fissiden, or mini pellia left over from previous scapes. I didn't notice when I placed all the branches, so it turned out really random. Hopefully it won't look too strange as it all grows back.


Left - I only had one Hygro Kompact (front corner) survive from the 40B teardown. As it grows, I'll prune and replant to fill in that corner.


Middle


Right - Yes, the fissiden is mostly dead from an Excel overdose to kill BBA. The fissiden will grow back, it always does.


Shot from the side


Close up trying to show the slope I created for the HC


Now comes the hard part, patiently waiting for the plants to grow so I can trim and shape everything.

[inkslinger]

I have a 110g tank 60x18x24 , I'm 5'4 and use a 5 step ladder to touch the bottom, I bought Nu-Clear 533,547 filter and a Blue Line 55 HD 1100gph pump, and 2 Loc-Line Modular Hose Y split for my returns and I also install 6 t5 54w in my canopy. Thinking of using a Mazzei for my CO2.

If you need any info on large tanks check out Toms Report lot of good info for tanks over 100g.

http://www.barrreport.com/

[cah925]

I have a 3 step ladder to get in the tank. I was using an inline ceramic diffusor on my 75 gal, but I wanted to try a needle wheel on this set up. So far, it works great.

[Tex Gal]

I think you made a great choice in the 2262. I just stuck one on my 125g. My two XP3's died, tried to replace them with 2 2217's. They just weren't powerful enough. I have made a LONG spraybar for the 2262 and it's great. Wonderful movement. It's the right choice.


So glad you have your tank up and running. You're gonna love it!

[cah925]

The pump on the 2262 is fantastic. 900 gph moves some water across the tank. I can say with absolute certainty that there are no dead zones in this tank. I had some issues with flow in my 75 gal even with 2 filters and I wanted to make sure that didn't happen in this tank.

[Green Leaf Aquariums]

Good choice in filters guys


-Orlando

[Tex Gal]

Orlando gives good advice!

[legomaniac89]

This is gonna look really nice when it fills in. I like the look of the driftwood you got going.

[CL]

waaaaahhhh
dang that's an extreme filter! The tank is great too

[Green Leaf Aquariums]

2262 is a great out of the box filter Bigger than some folks trash cans..

-O

[CL]

Originally Posted by Orlando

Bigger than some folks trash cans..

-O

I demand pictures.
Please.

[Green Leaf Aquariums]

Its a little bigger than a 5G bucket

But yes, pictures of the guts of this tank would be fun huh?

[jelisoner]

now you guys have me convinced to change my 2 2217s and 2215 for a 2262 ....time to find the best price

then sell the 3 filters use the media from them ...buy more media ...hmmm ...wifes going to kill me