Work in Progress

[quaizer]

Your tank is looking beautiful!

 

[Aquascaper]

Ok, been playing with the wood bits and I think i've decided on what's going where

Tank as of 19/08/04:

Wooden cave:

Wooden Tower:

The tetras are such picture hogs
The Water has gone a bit cloudy with the moving of the decor but should settle down soon.

Also....my power tools arrived today so i can get on with building the cabinet & hood

 

[Ron]

Awesomely Nice! (I've run out of adverbs, as you can tell ) It's come a long way!!

 

[Aquascaper]

Another update:

Just been moving decor around to try and create special areas for the different fish, got a few new plants in there as well.

 

[FloridaFishGuy]

I cant wait till I get more tanks and can make a planted tank just like yours. BTW when are the Discus coming in? What strains do you want to get? I think im going to get wilds because it will make the tank have a bit more of a natural look.

 

[Aquascaper]

I have two guys who breed them at separate LFS's so when the tanks ready it will depend on who has what. I want a mix preferably so that if i can get some to breed i can get more for the offspring as there will be some combinations of the parents colour as well as true copies.

 

[Aussie_Star]

i might be starting a discus tank up, my uncle dosent want his 80 gallon anymore, so i said i would have it ... thereis only 2 tiny neons in there , after he stopped looking after it he fish died..

yea, all i have to get is a canister filter and maybe a new heater plus some plants casue it already has sand and some large pieces of wood in it. But i have to get it past my mum lol she reckons that my other 80 gallon is enough, but u can never have enough fish tanks unless u own a aquarium shop lol

but aquascaper your tank is lookin great and im glad you and florida are sharing your work with us... gives us a insite into different peoples dreams lol

i think thats enough

 

[Aquascaper]

Another update

Just finished planting the tank (might possibly put in some more Vallis at a later date)

Full Tank:

Right-hand Side:

Left-hand Side:

Full Tank (again):

I'm really pleased with the way it's come together - now to get the woodwork finished.

 

[FloridaFishGuy]

WOW AMAZING! Now get some Discus and it will be MORE AMAZING!

 

[Aquascaper]

Thanks FFG

I've just been speaking to my parents and found out that they used to be really into fishkeeping when i was little (i kind of remember them having a tank).
They had marine and tropical and still have a load of equipment in storage at their house
They're goning to dig it all out and send it to me so i can convert my 30g tropical into a marine tank

Happy days

 

[jordan barnhart]

Come on. Little kids need atleast a 5x5x3 tank . I'm so disappointed. GO RESEARCH!!!

 

[jams.alaskan]

This is a wonderful tank progression! You are going to have a lovely set up when you and finished and I believe that any discus that you bring home will be very happy that you picked it.

ALASKA

 

[Aquascaper]

Another update

Had a shuffle around of the wood, plants and slate as it didn't look quite right.

and i promise that after payday i will have the lid and sides finished )

 

[FloridaFishGuy]

Your great at making takes look amazing Aquascaper.

 

[ChrisP]

Looks excellent! If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for the slate?
Also what is the little plant you have either side of the tank at the base of the wood, Java Fern?