125 Gallon River Tank *updated 8-7-09* Looking for opinions

**Coltonorr** · 06-04-2009, 05:37 AM

Yes there is...I will try to get a pic tomorrow

**Coltonorr** · 06-04-2009, 09:28 PM

Here are pics

seds · 06-04-2009, 10:40 PM

Hey, this is going to be great, I can tell. I had the idea of a river a year or so ago, but my pump wasn't strong enough and I only had one...

BUT WAIT! Tiger barbs and clown loaches are very similar in color. Are you sure you don't want some of another small species, over tiger barb? There are many. I have got in the past, Rosy barb and Odessa barb. They are great little fishes, with great color. I suppose you could go with another loach instead of no tiger barb, for color contrasting... But if you want both that's fine too.

Well, anyway...GOOD LUCK with this new setup!

idontknow · 06-05-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Coltonorr

Here are pics

Thanks, stopped at ace hardware today and picked up the pieces and got it hung. Thanks for the tip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by seds

BUT WAIT! Tiger barbs and clown loaches are very similar in color. Are you sure you don't want some of another small species, over tiger barb? There are many. I have got in the past, Rosy barb and Odessa barb. They are great little fishes, with great color. I suppose you could go with another loach instead of no tiger barb, for color contrasting... But if you want both that's fine too.

The tiger barbs are blast to watch, and because the clowns and the barbs look so similar they actually school with each other which is one of the reasons I went with those 2 in the first place.

I want to add one more species of fish just not sure what I want to add. Been toying with the idea of putting in 3 South American Puffers.

idontknow · 06-07-2009, 05:17 AM

Updated 1st post with some new pics.

**ESK07** · 06-07-2009, 06:00 AM

what brad of PFS is that?It looks great! Loving the natural colors

idontknow · 06-07-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ESK07

what brad of PFS is that?It looks great! Loving the natural colors

The bag says Northern Pool Filter Sand. Got it from a local pool shop. It was 12.99 for a 50 lbs bag. When I had first washed it and dumped it in I didn't have my light yet and it looked kinda poop brown but I wasn't about to complain for the price since it took 5 bags to fill. But after getting the lights up and running I really love the color. Looks nice against the fish and plants.

**ESK07** · 06-07-2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by idontknow

The bag says Northern Pool Filter Sand. Got it from a local pool shop. It was 12.99 for a 50 lbs bag. When I had first washed it and dumped it in I didn't have my light yet and it looked kinda poop brown but I wasn't about to complain for the price since it took 5 bags to fill. But after getting the lights up and running I really love the color. Looks nice against the fish and plants.

It really does look amazing man, tanks looks to notch, gl with it!

CL · 06-07-2009, 06:49 AM

Sick bike!

That tank is awesome. How are you liking the flow?

idontknow · 06-07-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by clwatkins10

Sick bike!

That tank is awesome. How are you liking the flow?

After adding the plants in, the flow is definitly a bit over kill directly in front of the aquaclear 110. But the fish love it and its definilty circulating nicely through the tank. I added a koralia 2 powerhead between those 2 pumps down a little further to get some better circulation at the bottom.

One thing I am still trying to figure out is how I am gonna hide those monsters.

Laure · 06-11-2009, 10:23 AM

Looks awesome. Keep us updated!

idontknow · 08-08-2009, 03:38 AM

Updated my first post with new pics. Looking for some suggestions.

Thanks

hydrophyte · 08-08-2009, 03:41 AM

This is nice. You have set up a great display for fish viewing and you have cool plants too. Is that big plant to the right the Cryptocoryne usteriana that was up for sale in the SNS? What a cool plant.

CL · 08-08-2009, 03:55 AM

Awesome! Do the FNI fixtures have individual reflectors?

idontknow · 08-08-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hydrophyte

This is nice. You have set up a great display for fish viewing and you have cool plants too. Is that big plant to the right the Cryptocoryne usteriana that was up for sale in the SNS? What a cool plant.

Yes it is the Crypt that was recently in the Swap n Shop. I knew it was big but I had no idea. Pictures don't do this plant justice. It's just amazing.

I have quite a few hard to find plants in the tank. I need to make a plant list.

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Originally Posted by clwatkins10

Awesome! Do the FNI fixtures have individual reflectors?

No the FNI fixtures do not have individual reflectors but its WAY more light than I need.

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hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,750	This is nice. You have set up a great display for fish viewing and you have cool plants too. Is that big plant to the right the Cryptocoryne usteriana that was up for sale in the SNS? What a cool plant. __________________ Hydrophyte

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