steveoutlaw August 6, 2006 Share August 6, 2006 Well, I did it........I took the plunge. I just finished putting water in it so here are a couple of pics of where I am now. Full tank Right Side Going to get the plumbing going tonight. More pics to come later. ****A big thanks to Jenny and Edwardj for helping me move the tank. Couldn't have done it without you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller August 6, 2006 Share August 6, 2006 Looking good Steve. Where did you set it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex wlazlak August 6, 2006 Share August 6, 2006 dude. that looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 7, 2006 Author Share August 7, 2006 I set it up where my 120g used to be in my basement. I've got a lot of work to do on the stand and canopy and I have to transfer my 65g over. My 2nd T5 fixture should be here this week. Right now I'm planning on swapping 5-10g per day between my 65g and the 135g. Once the new T5 fixture gets here I should be ready to make the swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 8, 2006 Author Share August 8, 2006 Ok, water is clear and I'm getting ready to rockscape it. I've started with my favorite rock of the bunch!! I'm doing 10g water switches per day between the old tank and the new tank. So far everything is looking good. I'll post more picks when I get the right side rock scaped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake August 8, 2006 Share August 8, 2006 looking good,. now if I may I have one observation, although it is your favorite piece of rock when standing alone it looks like a totem. perhaps adding some small rocks around it will make it stand even more and give an impressive look to the tank.... just my 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch August 8, 2006 Share August 8, 2006 Don't just add some around the base That's kinda well.. you know... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 8, 2006 Author Share August 8, 2006 How about 2 in the front at the base Don't worry Jake, I haven't started the scape yet. I just put that one in place so I know where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 13, 2006 Author Share August 13, 2006 Ok, I've made a little progress. I'm having a little trouble getting one of my lights to sit right but I'll get that fixed eventually. Here is what it looked like when the actinics came on this morning: Full Tank Shot Left Side Right Side On a good note, looks like all livestock made the move OK. I'd been switching 10g of water between the old and new tanks for the past week. I did a 30g switch yesterday when I made the move. Only time will tell if everyone stays healthy. More to come when the main lights come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 13, 2006 Author Share August 13, 2006 Ok, lights are on: Full Tank Right Side Left Side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefthomasr August 13, 2006 Share August 13, 2006 Which brand lights did you go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 13, 2006 Author Share August 13, 2006 I'm using 2 36" TEK T5 fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex wlazlak August 13, 2006 Share August 13, 2006 wow. that is a beautiful tank. cant wait to see the pics of it when it gets older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf August 14, 2006 Share August 14, 2006 Nice setup. So you have 10 bulbs on it now?? Wished my tank was that bright. You're gonna have that blurry purple spot in your eyesight whenver you stare at your tank too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 August 14, 2006 Share August 14, 2006 I saw Steve's tank today picking up some rock and it looks really nice in person. As he said to me, his fish really are the ones that seem to be enjoying the tank the most. Everything looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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