I'm upgrading my Hillstream loach tank

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JAH
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I'm upgrading my Hillstream loach tank

Post by JAH » Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:11 am

My current tank has only been set up a matter of weeks but I've never been 100% happy with it.

It was an existing tank of mine,and a bit small at 30"longx18"highx15"wide.I couldn't fit a manifold in it and I always thought it looked a mess although the fish seem to be perfectly happy.

Anyway,my hubby gave in and made me a new tank this week to fit on top of an oak unit we have.

So my new set up will be 38" long,20" wide and 15" deep and as you can see on the photo he's made me a manifold too.Still not the 4 footer I'd have liked but never mind :roll:

Brace yourselves,here comes an empty tank photo (oh the excitement :lol: )
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I'm having a luminaire unit for lighting so I should get lots of algae,and I'll be using an existing filter from one of my other setups.

BTW,I've heard some good news about the cabinet for my 8 footer,it's just having it's final polish and it'll be ready for on-site assembly next weekend.I've been waiting since October,I can't believe it's finally going to be here.Just got to arrange a time and date now,and then nag hubby to get the tank built lol!
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Post by Graeme Robson » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:51 am

Very nice indeed!! :D

Keep us updated, with pictures of course. :wink:
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Post by shari2 » Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:26 pm

Must be lovely to have an 'other arf' who builds tanks!

Looking forward to the pics. 8)
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Post by JAH » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:54 am

Here it is up and running,lighting is temporary until the Luminaire arrives later on :)
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Post by Keith Wolcott » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:39 am

Beautiful setup. I like all of the rocks (and the well hidden flower pots).
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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:42 pm

Very nice. Well done!
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Post by JAH » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:16 am

Looks better today with the proper lights :)
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Post by Emma Turner » Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:21 pm

The tank looks fantastic, Jayne. 8)

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Post by Jim Powers » Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:10 pm

I think the hillstreams will just love it! :D
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Post by Martin Thoene » Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:40 pm

Looks fabulous! Another of my babies! 8)

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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:16 pm

Mark bites his tongue.
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