462L 5'x2'x2'

[Chris McMahon]

Remember the pics of my 200L tank (http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=718) from a few days ago? Not long after taking those pics, I discovered it was leaking. The front left silicon seem was opening up. 36 hours later I managed to more all the plants and discus from the 200L to my (then) unused 5x2x2 show tank.

Thankfully the move went fairly smoothly, and there were no losses.

Here are a few pics I took tonight of the 5x2x2.
Full tank (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/5x2x2.jpg)
Left side (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/left_side.jpg)
Right Side (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/right_side.jpg)
Discus 1 (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/discus1.jpg)
Discus 2 (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/discus2.jpg)
Discus 3 (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/discus3.jpg)
Discus 4 (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/discus4.jpg)

[DiscusMad]

it that pool sand you are useing?

[flukes]

where did you get that orange/yellow fella??
Very nice fish.

[Chris McMahon]

it that pool sand you are useing?Yep. "Grade B1 Pool filter sand" $10/20kg. Larger than beach sand, not sharp. Pure silica sand.

where did you get that orange/yellow fella??
Very nice fish.Wetpetz in Brisbane. He was one of 5 or so from the same spawn of a local breeder. He had the best shape and the least peppering of the bunch.

[DiscusMad]

thanks

[kalebjarrod]

nice fish chris,

the tank should look great when the plants fill out some,

do you have a co2 injector on the tank?

nice planting scheme too, good positioning of plants.

[Chris McMahon]

nice fish chrisThanks.

the tank should look great when the plants fill out some,I've got stem plants all along the back, and two side walls that should grow out in a couple of months.

do you have a co2 injector on the tank?I've got all the electronics, I just have to get a Co2 tank.

[Chris McMahon]

Here's a checkerboard I got today. It was a little difficult to photo as the other discus kept getting in the way.
Checkerboard 1 (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/checkerboard1.jpg)
Checkerboard 2 (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/checkerboard2.jpg)
Checkerboard 3 (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/checkerboard3.jpg)

Here's a pair of Red/White I also purchased today.
Red-White Pair (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/red-white1.jpg)
Male Red-White Left (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/red-white7.jpg)
Male Red-White Right (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/red-white4.jpg)
Female Red-White Left (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/red-white6.jpg)
Female Red-White Right (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/red-white8.jpg)

All three were bought from G&S Aquarium, Gold Coast.

[Merrilyn]

Luv the red and whites. Fantastic shape. Good purchase. Hope you soon hear the patter of little fins.

[kalebjarrod]

yeah i went down and saw georges fish.

can't knock any of them.

best of all he doesn't sell them to people who arn't prepared for it.

i have alot of time for george.

nice buys chris

[Chris McMahon]

Here's an update on the tank taken tonight.

High-res Full tank (500kb) (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/19-08-04.jpg)

[Chris McMahon]

I've added black tape to the top (1") and bottom (2") on my tank. I think it gives a nice effect for only a few dollars.
Full tank (http://users.bigpond.net.au/darkcity/pics/5x2x2/5x2x2Sept.jpg)

[Brad]

That is a very nice looking tank Chris.

What lighting fixture is that?


Cheers
Brad

[Chris McMahon]

That is a very nice looking tank Chris.Thanks.

What lighting fixture is that?One of these. (http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/prod626.htm)

[kalebjarrod]

nothing nicer than a well stocked planted tank

nice work

[Chris McMahon]

nothing nicer than a well stocked planted tankThanks. You wouldn't think there are 12 discus in there by the latest shot. I'm beginning to think I've given them too many places to hide.

[weird]

Love the tank ! Very nice light =)

[Chris McMahon]

Love the tank ! Very nice light =)Thanks.

I've thinned out the left side a little (you'd hardly notice looking front-on) and the discus seem to be out more. I think my theory might hold water.

[Chris McMahon]

Here's an updated view of my tank. I've rearranged the tank completely, throwing out about 50 stem plants. Now I've got a single line of stem plants along the back wall with a lot more swimming space for the discus.

Since thinning out the plants, I've noticed the discus are out much more.

[africandiscus]

Awsome

[nicholas76]

you put heaps of thought into that! really really nice tank mate, those fish should be grateful

hate to think of the cleaning job

[Merrilyn]

That is just beautiful - congratulations. :shock:

[Chris McMahon]

Awsome
Thanks.

you put heaps of thought into that! really really nice tank mate, those fish should be grateful
hate to think of the cleaning job
Thanks. A quick wipe on the front glass with an algae magnet every couple of days, a vacuum once a week, and 2x 30% water changes each week.

That is just beautiful - congratulations. :shock:
Thanks.

I'm really happy with the tank now. While before it was more of a water garden, I think I tilted the scales too far in favour of the plants vs the discus.

I think I've got a happy balance now, so I can enjoy both the plants, and fish.

Thanks for the feedback everyone.