Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Well... here it is! Sorry, it was hard to get photos without reflections on the glass in the day time. My cats have found their new favourite place to hang out! (the other one is usually on the bottom shelf!) This is the top - the 3 panels are made of flexible perspex stuff and the two panels in between are the light fittings, each holding 4 T5 tubes. The perspex interlocks with the light units. Its great as they are so lighweight and easy to remove! You can also open each one like a hinged lid. I have used black tubing for my air stones so you can barely see it against the black background 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 That's beautiful, Migaloo! Nice job...everything looks GREAT! (And the cats look pretty good too)! How's the cycle on the tank itself? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 6, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 And a few of my fish enjoying their new home The goldies have already spawned twice in here and the BNs spawned 48 hours after I added my male in! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 6, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) Thanks Dennis! I had my old (cycled) filter in the tank for 8 days and removed it only yesterday in the hope that the new canister filter has grown some BB. Up until then, my water params have been perfect. I haven't tested the water since I removed the old filter so I dont know yet, but will be testing daily to keep a very close eye on it! Edited November 6, 2010 by Migaloo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Absolutely gorgeous I love it! The cat had to be my favorite part. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Well I guess it's cycled then! Your GF look great! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 If your GF have already spawned in the tank then by all means everything's fine! Again great job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Julie Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Your tank is so gorgeous, Migaloo I love your red-cap! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 6, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Thanks Haruka and Commis If your GF have already spawned in the tank then by all means everything's fine! Again great job! I just hope it stays that way now the old filter is gone !! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Yay for the final pictures! It looks great. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 That looks FANTASTIC,Migaloo-CONGRATULATIONSAnd your babies look very (HAPPY) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 The tank looks amazing, your fish look very happy and beautiful, and I love your cat's new hiding spot 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lola_Granola Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Absolutely stunning! The tank, the fish...the cat! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 This is simply stunning!! I love every bit of it, including the realistic looking cat ornament! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sakura Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 It looks BEAUTIFUL! You must be so proud! I love your cat too, what a cutie! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 What a fabulous job you did! I love the deco! How many fish are in there? Your white oranda is adorable! Oh and you cat is the funniest! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Your Tank looks fantastic!!!! The fish and kitties are all happy Congrats again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nomi Posted November 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 6, 2010 Woooow. It's a work of art! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 7, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 7, 2010 Thanks everyone! Captain Findus - there are 8 goldies - 1 redcap, 1 ryukin, 2 moors, 1 panda tele, and 3 fantails, plus 2 adult bristlenose and five 1-2 inch baby BNs There was a golfish fry on the glass this morning - obviously hatched from a hidden egg that never got eaten - He's gone now though, so someone found themselves a little live snack! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted November 8, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 8, 2010 (edited) OMG... i just saw another GF fry! (I wonder if it was the same one from this morning) Am so tempted to save him, but there's not really much point as its only 1 - and I had no luck at all with the last lot I tried to raise... I am LOVING this tank... there's so much going on in there - However it is distrating me from the rest of my life LOL Edited November 8, 2010 by Migaloo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted November 12, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2010 How did I not see this thread earlier! Your tank is gorgeous! I too would be distracted with that in my house. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NightAngel Posted February 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2011 I really like your tank and decor. Nice job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted February 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted February 2, 2011 I have no idea how I missed this before...... Your new tank is beautiful, what a very nice job you did. Have the water parms. been ok? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lorianne1227 Posted February 21, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted February 21, 2011 Your tank looks great! The black tubing is a great idea. I have only seen clear. Can I order black online somewhere? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Migaloo Posted February 28, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks guys :-) Lorianne, i found my 6mm black rubber tubing in a hardware store. Maybe you can find some on ebay?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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