terrors r us Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi everyone.... I was planning to get one or two large tanks about two years ago and I finally ordered them from "Tenecor" aquariums... I had to finish the basement first to fit these tanks....that's done.. The tanks are acrylic and will be here in 6 to 8 weeks...I'll post pic"s then!!! The footprints are: Tank#1: 120inches x 48inches x 30inches high......700gal US (I think) Tank#2: 120inches x 42inches x 30inches high......600gal US (I think) I will be housing large cichlids for now.... I am having a lot of holes drilled in them for two types of filtration systems and automatic water changes........ Now the fun part should start, plumbing and electrical... I'll keep you posted....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLIP Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Jeez those are big tanks are you just doing cichlids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Let me know cichlid wise what you're putting in it. I can help you out lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Gee those would make nice reef tanks :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EowynJane Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 You're going to have a party when the tanks are all set up right? And have us all over to see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 You're going to have a party when the tanks are all set up right? And have us all over to see them I'll bring my swimsuit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolewolf Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Lucky Buggar!!!! Can't wait to see pics. Maybe give us a potential list of inhabitants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrors r us Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) Thanks guys..... I'm excited about them but a little worried too....they are big.... My original plan was to try and bred red aro's but that is a big investment due to the price of aro's and how many I would need, also breeding them is very difficult in captivity...... I have always been a big cichlid fan, so for now I will start with that... My list; FESTAE, ODO, UMBIE, MIDAS, LABIATUS, BI-FACIATUS, RED MOTO, CARPINTE, CUBAN, AND GREEN TERRORS.....(These fish will be split up between both tanks). I will have Synspilum, Chocolates and Blue Dempseys in another tank. A 240 gallon that I will purchase next year. I'm sure there will be issues with them breeding, but as you can see I won't be overstocking the tanks and dividers might be needed in the future...I hope not thou..... I will keep you posted.. Also I was thinking of getting most of my fish from Jeff Rappes (Tangled up in cichlids)........ Later.... Edited August 12, 2008 by terrors r us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 SOunds like quite the fish list, im totally interested in seeing this now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrors r us Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 SOunds like quite the fish list, im totally interested in seeing this now lol Hey Quinn, I P.M. you at MFK and I'm not sure how to P.M. on this site.. I live in the west end in Edmonton...if you want to see the tanks when they arrive let me know..I would appreciate other opinions on the rest of the set up.... Could always use another person to help carry the tanks into the house....LOL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 SOunds like quite the fish list, im totally interested in seeing this now lol Hey Quinn, I P.M. you at MFK and I'm not sure how to P.M. on this site.. I live in the west end in Edmonton...if you want to see the tanks when they arrive let me know..I would appreciate other opinions on the rest of the set up.... Could always use another person to help carry the tanks into the house....LOL.... Yeah I got your pm lol. Itd easier on here to PM just go to the personals profile and click send message. AND if needed I can help setup the tank. I'm on the west end as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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