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220 gal low tech build.. oh boy..
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So I bought a 220 gal tank a year ago when I first got into aquariums. . I didnt realize all the planning that would go into the tank, but I got it for $260 with a stand so I couldnt resist. So the plan was to just let it sit.. plans change.
My dad a has a terribly setup 125gal tank (underfiltered, too low light, and old tank syndrome) and is moving and can't take the tank or fish.. so im adopting them all.. mostly cichlids and a couple plecos.
He lives an hour away and theres no way im moving his 125g with water in it..so im setting up my 220g to house them.. gotta get it cycled and ready to go in under a month..
This journal will in no way b a beautiful tank. Lol im a poor college kid and can barely afford to start this tank up so ill b using some equipment I have laying around.. this will b a ghetto rigged make it work type of deal..
Im installing braces under my floor today so ill post pics as soon as I get that done for approval from the big tank gurus.
The only pics I have of the tank r from the garage.. so here they r
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My dad a has a terribly setup 125gal tank (underfiltered, too low light, and old tank syndrome) and is moving and can't take the tank or fish.. so im adopting them all.. mostly cichlids and a couple plecos.
He lives an hour away and theres no way im moving his 125g with water in it..so im setting up my 220g to house them.. gotta get it cycled and ready to go in under a month..
This journal will in no way b a beautiful tank. Lol im a poor college kid and can barely afford to start this tank up so ill b using some equipment I have laying around.. this will b a ghetto rigged make it work type of deal..
Im installing braces under my floor today so ill post pics as soon as I get that done for approval from the big tank gurus.
The only pics I have of the tank r from the garage.. so here they r
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Painting tank back black.. tight fit.. terrible lighting... long night ahead..
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got new foam for under tank.. and a faucet adapter with some 1/2ID tubing for water changes.. gonna build an inline water dump valve off the rena xp2 for removing water. Have one on my 25 gal and I just run the water outside.. so handy..
Something like this.. without the inline heater..
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Might paint the stand black tonight too if time permits.. figure black is better than bare wood and I can't afford some paneling. .
got new foam for under tank.. and a faucet adapter with some 1/2ID tubing for water changes.. gonna build an inline water dump valve off the rena xp2 for removing water. Have one on my 25 gal and I just run the water outside.. so handy..
Something like this.. without the inline heater..
Might paint the stand black tonight too if time permits.. figure black is better than bare wood and I can't afford some paneling. .
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I got the tank back finished and the stand finished..
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I live with 3 dudes so I gotta get the roomies around and move the tank upstairs. I work till 9 tonight so itll b another late night of tank work. Unless I go out.
I live with 3 dudes so I gotta get the roomies around and move the tank upstairs. I work till 9 tonight so itll b another late night of tank work. Unless I go out.
Stands all done.. room mates r all out tonight so maybe get the tank upstairs tomorrow. This is where it will b sitting..
I know the inside of the stand looks funny. Ran out of paint. Its ghetto.. lol looks better than bare wood I think tho.
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I know the inside of the stand looks funny. Ran out of paint. Its ghetto.. lol looks better than bare wood I think tho.
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