[i4yue]

tooooo bad =)

 

[J-Pond]

Just read through the whole thread, what an amazing transformation. I loved the video with all the angles, sorry to hear you got rid of most of them. What are your plans for the redo?

 

[susankat]

Rainbows not decided on which yet. Going to add more substrate. several swords and vals. The clowns and cories will stay, also have some grass guppies in there right now, will probably leave the guppies in the 55 when I move all the fish from the 220 to 55 while redoing the tank. I also want to add more wood to the tank.

 

[Eric Liu]

hey , what are you going to keep in your tank ? Coral Reef or saltwater fish ? haha , i am expecting your new pictures :fish-in-bowl:

 

[susankat]

I haven't even started yet with the redo, waiting till late spring/early summer. Now I have to get another 50/55 and get it going to move the fish into while I do this. Its going to stay freshwater as it would cost me an arm and leg to set it up as salt.

 

[WhiteGloveAquatics]

Ill sell ya my 55 flat back hex........(need to make room for new tank)

 

[susankat]

Not gonna pay shipping on that A club member has a 50 for $50 and couple of stands that I am getting for $40, just getting a way to haul them.

 

[retiredsemi]

aqueon (spelling) but did it through my lfs.

my hats off to you susankat go girl and i am jealous too would look real good at my cabin *r2 jk have fun and keep us posted as to the progress

*old dude

 

[Subaru4wd]

Great build! Love the progression. A planted tank beats a reef tank anyday in my opinion!

I am going to get me some of that Black Diamond media blasting for my new 88gal tank. How has your substrate held up since you started this tank?

 

[giddetm]

How is the redo on your 220 going?

 

[retiredsemi]

hmmmmmmmmm would loan you my pickup to haul those tanks home only two catches to that though susan would want the big tank put into the truck to take to my cabin and dang I live in Canada*pc *old dude keep up the good work my friend *w3

 

[williemcd]

Substrate.. using sand as a substrate if fine... IF .. you keep your eye out for pool filter sand. Playground sand can and will compact. PFS on the other hand has been graded to a size of .45 - .55 mm which allows water to flow thru it, hence it's use in pool filters. Some of the PFS's will make your tank cloudy for a day or so if ya didn't rinse it extremely well. The brand I buy, "Lighthouse", can go in the tank without any rinsing and will clear up in an hour... instantly if I add the water slowly. Best of luck! Bill in Va.

 

[giddetm]

I have always been told not to use play sand or pool filter sand because it has a lot of silica in it?

 

[susankat]

I have used both pool filter sand and play sand, I like the pool sand better as its finer and softer.

Black diamond has been holding up pretty good, but may be just using it as a base sand with peat on top then pool filter sand, I really haven't decided which way I want to go. I may even decide to put cichlids in the tank.

 

[sion342]

I never see a thing like that before. Wow is beautiful,congratulations in yours success. For sure it will be a lot of fun with.

 

[Brenda]

Your aquarium is so elegant. Can't wait to see the new look.

 

[stingray]

What are the size dimensions for that 220 tank ?
DOH! I should have read the first post (will go bang my head on the wall now)
A new tank build, this is what I am starting with. A 220g 72X24X30

 

[williemcd]

Great looking tank... I've a 155G long in the same state.. well.. he's currently housing a rescued 12" Pacu... One that was supposed to be picked up over a week ago!....Grrrrr.....
This will be the home to 15 sub-adult discus... http://www.kodakgallery.com/imaging-site/services/doc/5828:857030992213/jpeg/SM/async

 

[Summer]

wow, that is AMAZING. Great job, my hat is off to you!

 

[handsomedan12]

where did you get the sand i really like the black, can you put a link to the website?