5Ft Tank Build

[Alasse]

Yep, i am wanting the tank in place too, but i cant do much as i can't move it myself, nor help move it with my hubby as its just too heavy for me. So i just have to wait

 

[Alasse]

Soooooo, guess what......
 

 
Yep finally, the tank is now inside. I just gotta do a glass wipe (some oxide on it) and make sure its somewhat level and then i can fill er up!

 

[Alasse]

Substrate in and tank now filled. Have a photo but light is horrid, will drop this tube out and put a white tube in it
 
But a rough idea

 

[Alasse]

Ok light tube changed
 

 

 

[eaglesaquarium]

I really like it.

 

[daizeUK]

Looks stunning!

 

[Ninjouzata]

It's so beautiful! I liked the bad tube actually, made it look purple

 

[Alasse]

Thanks guys, i'm loving it
 
I dropped a few cherries in it last night. They are all still kicking this morning, cruising around, so pretty confident the tank is all good. I will however be emptying it tomorrow and refilling. I need to pick up some more filter media. Will then pinch a tray out of my 2 mature canisters to put in this one and replace them with new media. Also need to get some filter foam. I need to pick up a powerhead so i can get the heater turned on. Cruising along nicely

 

[Alasse]

Tank PH is sitting lovely and steady @ 7. Very happy with how this sealer is holding up!
 
I did need to do a bit of modifying to run the canister. Worked out an awesome way of doing any future outlets. A final modification will be done at some stage, it works now, but i will be using this tank to fine tune it.
 
The 2 custom tanks to go under this tank are built, just waiting for final clean at the builders. Will be picking them up on Friday all going well. Then i can move the BN into these tanks and get the 3ft ready to be scaped and planted

Oh, and will be getting 2 new large canisters for this tank, not happy with the output from the one on it, so will eventually move it to a smaller tank.

 

[Mas84]

That looks really good. I wish i put a 3d background in my tank

 

[Alasse]

Thanks Mas
 
I'm going to try doing one that can be added to an established tank, stay tuned

 

[Ninjouzata]

Moving along quickly now! Yay! Glad readings seem to be okay.

 

[Alasse]

Will be dropping the water out of this tank shortly, then filling it back up and dechlorinating the water. The shrimp are going strong in here, so will be adding some female endlers to help keep the bacteria alive in the canister going on here. Will be heading out shortly to pick up a powerhead so i can turn the heater on. I am more than confident it is perfectly safe for inhabitants.
 
Also 1 of the custom tanks for underneath this tank is in the house, will be picking up the other one tomorrow along with the foam needed for under the tanks, then i can get organised to move the bn over into them

 

[Alasse]

Both of the custom tanks are now here. Just finished spraying the backs of them. So a few hours and i'll put them in place.
 
I am getting ready to dump the water from the 5ft and refill (didnt get to it yesterday...visitors lol) Will be moving a 405 canister on this tank, will be adding all the spare endlers i have to keep the canister ticking over for a few days, while i source some plants. Then hopefully i can get the tanks permanant residents in place

 

[Alasse]

Started adding a bit of decor, wont be very much. Will be adding some plants to this at some stage. Added about 30-40 endlers and about 10 cherry shrimp (yep these will become food for the final inhabitants

 
The new tanks underneath

 
I priced a new canister for this today, pricey, but more than able to do the job. Just gotta save up the pennies to buy it lol