Jimbooo's Jungle Journal 2 (rio 180 - 40g)

[wei0204]

A lovely tank indeed, can feel the peacefulness and happiness in it.

 

[jimbooo]

thanks everyone.

Cheesyfeet - thanks for the links. i'll definatly consider them, all depeds on cabinet style and cost once thats added in (i think that price is for tank only). i appreciate the heads up though.

 

[cheesy feet]

Yea its only for the tank but its about £100.00 cheaper than other companys B)

 

[jimbooo]

some current pics

firstly my forground sandscape courtesy of Tom, (common plec) i have not touched the sand at all between these pics (a week apart)

my handiwork

and toms

he he i think i prefer his. it's quite fun watching him digging about and moving sand. better than TV

random close up

Tom

Angel & Flying Fox

community shot

another random (i like this one)

another angel shot

and a moonlight shot

hope you like.

James

 

[RadaR]

Fantastic! Looks very clean and healthy. I think the sand works well.
Haha, now that's a chunky Flying fox!

 

[jimbooo]

thanks mate,

he/she's over 3 yrs old now. i've kept him well fed. i cant believe it's energy, constantly zinging about disrupting everyone else.

 

[Themuleous]

Looking Jim

 

[Castellop123]

Nice looking tank, Jimbooooooooo!

 

[lljdma06]

I like Tom's handywork. He should enter a tank into the PFK contest. 40g's a might small for a common pleco (This is my "That's a no-no" remark for the day), but I gotta do what I gotta do. I won't mention it anymore.

It is great to finally see an update for this one, and it's great seeing you here more often, Jimbooo. How old is that angel? A stunner for sure. I've got two in my 36g, but yours has that pretty, extended finnage, whereas I opted for one with the shorter, natural finnage. Looks great. It's starting to get that mature look. Thicker body, etc. Mine are too.

Beautiful tank.

llj

 

[jimbooo]

Hi llj

the tanks just about 3 years old and the plec and angel were tiny when put in so i guess both are about 3 1/2 yrs.

a 400 or 450L tank is replacing the 40G within the next 6 months so i am aware of the size problem. TBH tom was the first fish i bought so had no idea what i was doing at the time.

as to the PFK contest, i am entering. in your opinion whats the best look mine or toms, i'm torn between the two

 

[Themuleous]

As aquascaping goes, I think your layout is best, however it is a shame as Tom is only doing what comes naturally and its a great example of how fish change quite literally affect a scape. Unfortunately, that I don't think will sit very well when they judge the competition.

Sam

 

[lljdma06]

As aquascaping goes, I think your layout is best, however it is a shame as Tom is only doing what comes naturally and its a great example of how fish change quite literally affect a scape. Unfortunately, that I don't think will sit very well when they judge the competition.

Sam

I agree with Sam. No sense entering a pleco's design. It would make the judges feel bad knowing that a fish scapes better than most of them do.

Besides what would Tom do with 250 quid from Tropica? I guess get bogwood and pleco tablets, maybe some marimbo balls...Mmmm marimbo balls...

llj

PS: 400-450l, now that's a pleco paradise. Tom will live better than most of us will. How big is your angel in inches? Not including finnage. I'm trying to gage growth.

 

[jimbooo]

4 inches at a guess top to bottom and front to back.

he has loads of bogwood (all plants are tied to it, not that you can see any!) plus a marimo moss ball carpet behind the fern. i didn't want to use it in the scape but left it for the fish just out of sight.

 

[wally6346]

wow, i absoultely love your tanks jimbooo!!!

 

[mlawson]

Your tank is great Jimbooo, I also like the plec.