6 Foot Malawi Tank Setup
After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, the new tank arrived.
6x2x2 Cabinet tank with sump. Tank was delivered and installed before lunch. Leaving me the rest of the day to work on the setup. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...pszwobppvf.jpg It's my first time using a sump filter but I've been doing plenty of research over the past few weeks to see how it all works and in which order the media should be arranged. Decided to start off with bioballs in section 1. Seachem Matrix in section 2 and Crushed coral in section 3. In a few weeks the plan is to move the bioballs up into the overflow box and put K1 in section 1. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psgbqhrrie.jpg First job of the day was to cover the base in egg crate to distribute out the weight of the rocks which would be added and to protect the glass from scratches. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...pstbpmyxjv.jpg Spent a couple of hours washing the crushed coral substrate before adding it and the 3 largest rocks into the tank. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psyyd7cz2u.jpg Filled up the tank using my DIY water changer. Nothing too complicated, a filter intake and enough hose to reach to the tap :D http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psu4ozildm.jpg Left the tank to run for 2 days with a couple of fish in there to test the water. Then siphoned out all of the crushed coral substrate from my 4 foot tank and moved it to the 6 foot. (Had to do a 50% water change after that to clear up the water a bit. Next time I would make sure all the sand is in the new tank before adding any water). Added the rest of the rocks to complete the hardscape. Moved everything from the FX5 filter (media, sponges, polishing pads) I was using on the 4 foot tank into the new sump. Final step was to net and move over the fish. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...pstu0ievzy.jpg A couple of new Haps added to the mix. Fossorochromis Rostratus http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psbjfj6yhx.jpg Buccochromis Lepturus http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psrfxftu0a.jpg Have a few more new fish ordered and scheduled to arrive in 2 weeks. Will post some photos then. The fun never ends :D !! Thanks for reading. |
wow, it is very inspiring not to mention $$$$$.
May i ask how much for this setup? very nice :) |
Brian, finally your wishes comes true
Fronts and Alto Tank: 4ft x 1.5 x 1.5 (Burundi, Moba, M.Blue and Comps) Trophs Tank: 4ft x 1.5 x 1.5 ( Trophs Canary Cheek, Ikola, Bemba, moliro, duboisi and Tretos) African Malawi Mixed Tank: 3ft x 1.5 x 1.5 (Assorted African Cichlids Zebra Tilapia, Red Jewel and Assorted Malawi Cichlids Bubblebee, Peacock etc) |
Nice Malawi tank indeed!
Selection of fishes are also interesting Sweeeee! ;) |
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also plan to add a few different haps to change it up a bit later. |
Brian amaze me again
Fronts and Alto Tank: 4ft x 1.5 x 1.5 (Burundi, Moba, M.Blue and Comps) Trophs Tank: 4ft x 1.5 x 1.5 ( Trophs Canary Cheek, Ikola, Bemba, moliro, duboisi and Tretos) African Malawi Mixed Tank: 3ft x 1.5 x 1.5 (Assorted African Cichlids Zebra Tilapia, Red Jewel and Assorted Malawi Cichlids Bubblebee, Peacock etc) |
Mark showed me how swee "star sapphire" is
Damn tempting haha |
Very nice relaxing. Thumb up
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How do u prevent the sand from being suck into the sump thru?😄
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So far no issue. |
Beautiful setup!
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You seem to know what you're doing bud! Very nicely set up and transference of fishes. Fishes will be so happy in the new space. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Awesome set up, bro!
But was wondering why the fan was located near the over/under flow & not on the opposite side? |
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Beautiful setup! like real Malawi!
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beautiful new setup :) nicely done and im sure your malawis will benefit from the new scape and size. thanks for sharing :)
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have a few new haps coming in on saturday, which includes a couple of female rostratus to entertain the big male. will upload some more photos once they settle in. |
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And on the subject of shopping. here are my latest additions.... Buccochromis Rhoadesii. Much bigger than I was expecting and starting to colour up. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psnghouscs.jpg 3 Female Fossorochromis Rostratus to keep the big male i already have occupied. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psn0erekcz.jpg And last but not least. A beautiful fish that has been top of my wish list for over a year. Protomelas Spilonotus Tanzania http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psget5gyjb.jpg Slowly getting there :) |
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slowly but surely. with your new tank and grooming, will await your updates :D |
Brian finally u get some female in haha, nice pieces you got. The colors really super. Sometimes i really wonder why the fish will drop colour when it comes to out tank.
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So far going ok. |
Wow!! Awesome tank bro! Congrats
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Here's some photos of today's additions.
Champsochromis Spilorhynchus http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psqitwa6fd.jpg Champsochromis Caeruleus (currently in a grow out tank) http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...pssxp8c5ca.jpg Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psoufnoyyc.jpg Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi Albino http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...pstunhj989.jpg Enough fish added for the moment. Time to let the tank settle down again :) . |
cichlid poison OVERDOSE........................:o:o:o
swee~ |
Brian show us your new full tank look
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Very nice pieces.
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nice :) i like how you are systematically adding and selecting your specimens. so the previous tank became a growout tank?
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Wow brian, if i nv go into tangan sure inspire by you into peacock and hap. So nice. YM i think brian sold the previous 4ft.
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unfortunately the previous tank was sold once the 6 foot was setup, could have done with that as a proper grow out tank. but i still have a 2 foot tropical tank. a nice safe place for the rocket to grow out a bit before he goes in with the big boys. I think my stock level is about there now. maybe room for 1 or 2 more pieces. but have not made my mind up yet on what else to add. |
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Very impressive set up bro. Really love your selection of fishes! Looking forward for more updates
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