Howard_Hopkinson - November 2019 Tank of the Month'

[Fishmanic]

We have a winner in Fishforums.net
November 2019 Tank of the Month Contest
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We had 7 tanks entered in the TOTM contest but only one could win...

And the winner is..

howard_hopkinson

Let's all congratulate Howard

Here is his tank and its description

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My aquarium contains the following: Yoyo loaches, Corydoras Amandajanea, Angelfish, Cardinal tetras, Platys, Zebra Danios, Pearl Gouramis, Honey Gouramis and Dwarf Gouramis. The tank also contains 6 Zebra Nerite snails.

My tank is a Fluval Roma 240 litre with a Fluval 307 external filter, a Fluval 300watt heater and Fluval Aquasky 2.0 30watt led lighting.

The tank is planted with Java moss, Amazon Swords, Vallisneria(jungle) and Ambulia(asian marshweed) and a few small foreground plants I don't know the names of.

The temperature is 25.1C and water parameters are as follows: PH7.0 Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates are around 5 to 10.

Decorations are some Mopani wood, A very large resin castle and a resin tree root. I also have a printed aquarium background poster.

 

[Fishmanic]

Congratulations Howard with your unique tank. Well deserved win. I really like the ornament and your plants. Where did you buy that castle ornament? Is it all one ornament or are there two or three separate ornaments?

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[howard_hopkinson]

Oh wow, I definitely didn't expect to win when I entered my aquarium, I'm bowled over and would like to thank everyone who voted for my tank.
The castle ornament was purchased off of eBay, its in 2 pieces which is just as well given its size which is 55 x 19 x 37 cm.

 

[Essjay]

Congratulations! A well deserved winner

 

[Aussie_Bristle]

A big congrats hun

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Congratulations man! Your tank definitely deserved the win!

 

[Back in the fold]

You edged me out by only 16 votes Howard so don't get a big head. That's awful close. But really man, your aquarium is great. That Castle is awesome. I don't really go in for decorations like that but . . .
That thing is really cool. Now go tell your wife that her living room is world renowned.

 

[howard_hopkinson]

Yeah it was fairly close mate lol.

The castle was definitely she who must be obeyed idea! I wasn't too keen on it to start with, but I must admit it's kind of grown on me now. The fish definitely seem to like it given all the nooks and crannies it affords them.

 

[Fishmanic]

How did you make the "flowing water" under the bridge arches?

 

[howard_hopkinson]

It's actually part of the castle and as such is made from resin as is the rest of the castle. In other words, there is no actual flowing water.

 

[dascrow]

Congrats @howard_hopkinson

 

[howard_hopkinson]

Thanks dascrow for the banner. I promise to keep it clean and shiny!

 

[FishGuest5123]

Congrats on a win well deserved! .

 

[Fishmanic]

I really like that you have 3 different schooling fish with a decent number of fish in each school. And also your angels and gourami fish add even more interest. Nice job!

To our members: we are seeking more entrants for our Pet of the Month contest. You may enter any pet that you own except fish. Just 4 days left to enter and show off your pet. Click link to check it out:
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[howard_hopkinson]

Thanks Fishmanic.

I love all my fish but the angelfish are undoubtedly my favourites especially the black ghost female. She can be a bit cantankerous towards the male koi angel, but also tends to spend quite some time displaying to him. She has laid eggs a couple of times but they soon get eaten by the parents.