4,000L Tank - NOW loaded with Discus

[Proteus]

Not a typo, 4,000 Litres (edited & corrected)

Set up and to be maintained by Xtreme Aquariums

More Images and technical details will be loaded later

[Proteus]

a couple more pics...

[Mattzilla]

are you freakin serious????????

let me know when it is set up cause i wanna see that puppy

cheers
matt

[discus000]

All i can say is .....WOW!

[Dave76]

That's going to be one awesome tank once it is finished

[Ben]

WOW!!!

[mcloughlin2]

Wat size tank is it..??

Oh i forgot WOW!!!!! :shock:

[DR.V]

Are you gonna setup that tank in your house ???

[Proteus]

The tank is already set up, somewhere in Western Sydney (where it is publically viewable). Currently there are 200 Tetras, quite a few Congo Tetras as well, plus a few other bits and pieces.

Discus will be added over the coming weeks (slowly).

I have also been advised it is closer to 4,000 Litres (someone screwed up the calculations... lol)

[axl]

That is unbelievable, i think i have got movement in my pants ha ha ha

[Merrilyn]

Now that is just gorgeous. Ro what are the dimensions of that tank. It's going to be an absolute work of art once the discus go in there.

[Liverpool_pete]

How do i find out where it is. Would love to go have a look and watch the progress as the Discus go in. Should be one nice tank when all up and running.

Gee its nice now...

[ml29]

Can't wait for details of filters, tank size, lights etc.

[Stuart]

That's an awesome tank indeed (just to echo everyone else) :)

[nicholas76]

it is amazing thats for sure.

[Xtreme]

The tank is located at Merrylands RSL Club

(14 Military Road, Merrylands, NSW, Australia)

Once fully set up, the tank should contain at least 30-50 Discus.

[AussieStar]

well long way for a drink, but there to see it whens its up and going

[taksan]

If its really 4000 litres :?: then it has to be eirther 12x3x4 or 12x4x3 ....

[Proteus]

I believe it is similar to those dimensions.

If you look at the Halide canopy or the space below you wll see 8 x doors, each door is approx 1.25 to 1.50ft across.

There are also 4 x Halides lighting the tank up.

[kalebjarrod]

WOW

thats is amazing

makes me want to go play bingo at the RSL :wink:

[DR.V]

What sort of filter installed in that tank ??

Thanks

[Dee]

:shock: :shock: hubba hubba, that's impressive to say the least !

Cheers,

Dee :)

[Proteus]

Having been out to Merrylands last week to see this tank in person, I have only one word to say...

*WOW*

It is huge, much bigger than expected, especially when the base of the tank is 4-5 ft off the ground, and it goes up another 4-5ft from there.

Some of the crypts and other plants have gone nuts under the MH lighting, and the fish... they are everywhere.

I will try and get some construction pics loaded over the weekend, as they are very interesting as well, being that all of it was built on site

[Swan]

WOW WOW WOW!

[Loubard]

Great looking tank, great job on aquascaping that tank to! That can be real difficult with such a big tank.

[Del]

Are the discus in yet - I am waiting to do a trip out there...!

[Proteus]

Del, it is loaded with Discus

I will ask Xtreme to load some recent pics

[Xtreme]

Updated images

[Xtreme]

some more

[nicholas76]

AWSUM

how do you ensure that all fish get fed? mind boggling!


( say Ro the last two pics didnt work for me, anyone getting the same? )

[Proteus]

ok, that is weird... let me fix...

how do they all get fed? LOTS of food :wink:

[Proteus]

images should be fixed

[nicholas76]

all sweeet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kalebjarrod]

looks wicked

how much does a system like that cost?

[Proteus]

looks wicked

how much does a system like that cost?

a lot of money??? lol

[kalebjarrod]

REALLY!!!!!!

i thought it cost a few buck's!

ball park?

[Proteus]

If I recall close to $20,000

Bear in mind, aside from the sheer size of the tank, and the thickness of the glass (19-25mm), it sits on one serious frame and the base of the tank is 4-5ft off the ground.

Then you have the large recirculating sump system underneath with pumps, UV, the row of Metal Halides above the tank etc etc...

I am sure I could organise a discount if anyone wanted one :wink: lol

[marg]

What an absolutely awesome sight!

Next time I am in Sydney, Merrylands RSL Club here I come for a real drool. No playing the Pokies for me, I will just sit and slobber over the tank and its' inhabitants!!

Big pat on the back to the person or persons who constructed this tank - and same goes for the person who will be maintaining it.

The layout and planting looks gorgeous and the Discus - well what can I say?.

I definately intend to go there next time I go to Sydney - it will be the hilight of my trip.

Congratulations, Xtreme Aquariums!!

Regards,

Marg.

[Bluefish]

Hey

That tank is awsome :thumb Well when i win the lotto i will have something like that.lol.Its mind blowing thats for sure.


Cheers

Bluefish

[Merrilyn]

That is just breathtaking. One seriously beautiful tank.

Congratuations to all involved with the design and construction of that tank. :shock:

[kalebjarrod]

20,000 is cheap

what a setup, what a tank

love it :wink:

[marg]

I'll just go to my small change suitcase and then get on the Net and order one exactly the same - I have the perfect spot for it in my unit :wink: :wink:

Regards,

Marg.

[goldenpigeon]

AWESOME!!!! any chance of close ups of the fish and features of the tank?

also pics of stand/ sump/ lighting etc etc etc

David

[nag]

Fantastic!!

Just wondering, 'if' the tank is injected with CO2 and lights being MH, what's the aeration for??...

[Proteus]

No C02, that I do know

[barramundi]

Congratuations to all on an exceptional aqaurium thanks for sharing.I would never need a tv if i had one like that!!

john

[Mike]

Thats a nice tank..... 4000 L is how many gallons?

[Proteus]

approx 1050g

[Benny]

Good luck catchin breeding pairs, without a scuba divers setup

What about dead fish, heh floaters are good, but what about sinkers?

You would need one of those really long swimming pool nets!

Heh love the tank!
but wouldnt wanna clean it hahahahahaha

Benny

[nicholas76]

hehehe

Benny if you can afford to have that tank you can afford to have someone clean it for you.

[Proteus]

Why catch breeding pairs? with over 50 Discus in there it would be next to impossible.

Long handled coral clamps come in handy for removing stuff on the base.

The way the filters and air outlets are placed minimises dead spots, so any waste doesnt get a chance to settle.

Cleaning is a breeze, with massive magnet glass cleaners, plus the coral clamp I already mentoined.

I think if you had a tank this size you would work out a way to keep it clean, or as Nick suggested, get someone to clean it for you :wink:

[jim from sydney]

Can any "site-visits" be arranged...i am sure lots of us would LOVE to have a look sometime?????Jim

[Proteus]

It is in the main area of the RSL, I am sure if you are over 18 you can go in and have a look, no reservations required... lol

[jim from sydney]

It is in the main area of the RSL, I am sure if you are over 18 you can go in and have a look, no reservations required... lol

thanks Pal....now for "which RSL"...JIm

[Proteus]

ummmm, I thought that has been mentioned several times in this thread... oh well

Merrylands RSL club

[Xtreme]

Thanks to all who commented on our tank, we are very proud of it ourselves!
I will take some new photos next time we go out, and if anyone wants any further info about it, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks again,
Rebecca

[jim from sydney]

Thanks to all who commented on our tank, we are very proud of it ourselves!
I will take some new photos next time we go out, and if anyone wants any further info about it, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks again,
Rebecca


Rebecca......can you advise the club that it is OK with you if members take some foto's please??

I would be happy if they wanted name and address.

I ask because other clubs have objected in the past for security reasons.

Thanks.....Jim

[Proteus]

...any more pic's

[weird]

Awesome. Maybe we can organise for a lunch or dinner there one Saturday or Sunday ? I'm in.

[rytis]

this tank has it's own soul

[sammigold]

YOWSER!!!!! THATS AMAZING!!!!!!

[BlueHeeler]

Any updates on this tank? Has there been any algae outbreaks or anything major to deal with?

Any recent pics?