Changed my Malawi tank layout

[keane]

Needed a new mini project so decided to change my 55 gallon tank. Hope you like .

Here is how it was before: -

Here it is now. Simple but effective me thinks!: -

From a couple of different angles: -

Now some of my fish. Pseudotropheus Elongatus (Mpanga): -

One of my male Metriaclima Estherae in his newly claimed den: -

A couple of other Estherae's: -

One of my Nimbochromis Venustus (Yep. still got 'em!): -

One of my Socolofi

Pim. Pictus: -

While I'm on here I'll post just a few from my community tank.

Clown Loaches: -

Male Opaline Gourami: -

And finally, one of my Bolivian Rams: -

Hope you enjoyed. Look forward to hearing your comments.

steve

 

[OohFeeshy]

Wow, nice tank Very modern artish. Those rocks must be heavy though.

 

[Puffer_freak]

Absoloutely fantastic! I prefer the new one!

 

[debiasir]

wow i like it looks really peaceful.

what sort of rocks were in the tank before, they look pretty

 

[keane]

wow i like it looks really peaceful.

what sort of rocks were in the tank before, they look pretty

Rainbow Rock.

The big one was about 15kg and the rest ofthe smaller ones weighed in at about 25kg. Liked them at the time myself but was a real pain in the a*se to clean .

If I happened to knock one, when siphoning the crap off the sand, they would all come tumbling down.

Agree with peaceful. Can't stop myself from just sitting and staring at them now!!

steve

 

[sparkly]

the rainbow rock looks very nice as well - where did you get hold of it?

 

[keane]

the rainbow rock looks very nice as well - where did you get hold of it?

B & Q

steve

 

[freddyk]

Those large boulders in the new setup look great and are really reminiscent of the Malawi biotope. All they need now is a nice algae coating. Nice job!

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

i lvoed the rocks u had before but this new set up shows the colours brillently! and you have some fantastic fish1 round here we dont get africans like that!!!

i did love the rainow rock tho but this new layout is excelletn

you'll never walk alone

OTP

 

[OzzieGirl]

Love the new set up Its exactly the kind of thing I was thinking about doing for myself. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your new rocks from?

Thanks

Steph

 

[Bloo]

oh.... my.....gosh ! That Malawi tanks is so stunning !

 

[ScoutCarcer]

 

[keane]

Love the new set up Its exactly the kind of thing I was thinking about doing for myself. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your new rocks from?

Thanks

Steph

Thanks everyone .

The new rocks were from a local garden centre. Cost just over £5 each but I think they were worth it .

All they need now is a nice algae coating. Nice job!

Cheers freddy.

Know what you are saying about the algae carpet but seems a shame to "ruin" such shiny white rocks doesn't it!!

thanks again all.

steve

 

[-*-MicHAeL-*-]

nice tank
the pic of the clown loaches in the cave is cool

 

[keane]

nice tank
the pic of the clown loaches in the cave is cool

cheers.

They are getting braver now .

When they first went in they would dive back into the cave if they saw me within five feet of the tank. Now though, they will sometimes come and feed from my hand .

steve