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[rainforestexp]

So I think I have everything locked in for a new account . I talked him into letting me do a Discus community tank vs a reef tank . The tank is going to be 180 gallon tank, 8'x2'x2'. The plan is to have Rainbow cichlids, L400 plecos, discus, platinum angelfish pair, rummy nose tetras, cardinal tetras, endlers, red pencil fish, and wanting two groups of corys. Im doing a trickle down filtration system on this with a quiet tone return pump. The aquascape will consist of swords, crypts, anubias, tiger lotus, dwarf lilys, and a few other plants that Im not fully decided on. For wood I have three amazing pieces of manzanita drift wood and a few random pieces to put it all together.

Is there anyone here who has unique plants that I could possibly buy from? Also feel free to make input about the fish/ plant selection too. The lights on this tank will be HOT5 and a new LED light that I will try out to see how well it does.

 

[Tony]

New account?

Tank sounds like it will be pretty awesome. Keep us updated, Chris.

 

[rainforestexp]

Yes, the gentleman is a new client of mine. We have been talking about this tank for a while now. I also have a 150 African cichlid tank I am about to start on too

Ill be sure to post pictures of the process for both of them

 

[verbal]

Sounds like a very interesting idea for a community.

I like rainbow cichlids, but I would consider keeping them out of the mix. If(maybe when is a better term) they spawn I think they would likely pick on the discus and/or angels. Endlers could potentially overpopulate a tank, but I think the discus and angels can make enough of a dent in the population.

Will the system have an auto-water changer?

 

[ddavila06]

i may have a few unique plants available..maybe

 

[rainforestexp]

Sounds like a very interesting idea for a community.

I like rainbow cichlids, but I would consider keeping them out of the mix. If(maybe when is a better term) they spawn I think they would likely pick on the discus and/or angels. Endlers could potentially overpopulate a tank, but I think the discus and angels can make enough of a dent in the population.

Will the system have an auto-water changer?

It will have an auto top off but no auto water changer. Ill will be going once every two weeks to do maintenance on it and for the first three months once a week. Are the rainbows more aggressive than larger apistos?

 

[rainforestexp]

i may have a few unique plants available..maybe

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[verbal]

It will have an auto top off but no auto water changer. Ill will be going once every two weeks to do maintenance on it and for the first three months once a week. Are the rainbows more aggressive than larger apistos?

They are probably about twice the length of most apistos. Due to size and breeding strategy they will claim a larger territory if given the opportunity. I don't know that you would lose fish outright, but I can't see the discus being happy with the situation.

 

[rainforestexp]

okay, here is the update with photos So we have made a few changes to the plan lol. Orginally it was going to be a 180 in this slot but then got changed to a 210. Now ive talked him into cutting in his wall again so we can do a 300 gallon tank. We will cut more into the wall by 11" so it will fit. Ill post more pictures as it comes along

The space where the tank is going. Sorry for the blurring but had to block my customers face.

Outlets and copper water line for sump/ waterchanges

Space for the sump, more plugs, cold water line, and the pvc pipe is for a drain line that goes directly into there plumbing.

 

[rainforestexp]

Anyone ever used this style lighting or know someone who has? Great ratings it sounds like but trouble installing it. Just want to know what I'm getting into lol

Maxspect Mazarra P-Series MZ-P01 Complete LED Lighting System - 3 LED Modules