ADG Raffle Tank - Finally!

[TheOldMan]

If I remember right it was an ADA DoAqua tank. The block is like a quick disconnect. I had one that went bad when they first came out and they sent me a new filter from Marineland. The cannister started leaking and it was a defect in the early models. Hope yours is ok. The replacement worked fine.

[Mzungu]

are you going to, or can you, set the light up so they come on at different times of the day and get a morning /mid-day/evening effect?

Yup! Still need to set it up that way, but the plan is to turn on the actinic and pink light first, and then the 6700K and 10K about half an hour later. Then at night, turn off the 67K and 10K and leave the actinic and pink on for another 30 minutes.

I haven't put a timer on it yet, and that's why the stand cover's not on. Currently, the tank is running off of a surge protector connected to the 300g next to it. :)

[Mzungu]

Actually, its not an ADA tank. Its a custom ADG tank she won a year or two ago.

Anyways, take looks like is off to a good start. I like that you used africana instead of the regular AS. Cant wait to see it fill in.

PS...... I told you that you would win C=

Yup, it's ADG's prototype tank. I need to make sure of the manufacturer, but ADG got it custom made and is planning on making more in the future.

Thank you, Vanson! I really like the Africana, but it's new to me, so I'm not sure how it does long-term, but it's ADA, so I'm not too worried.


I know you told me I'd win! I tell that to people all the time! It was so freaky!

[Mzungu]

Brian - thanks! Glad you like it. Don't get rid of your Geos, though! Just put some plants in that tank!

Kevin - Thank you! I think the wood would look a lot better breaking out if the lights were overhanging, and not sitting on top of the tank. I've never had a rimless before, so that didn't even cross my mind. Maybe buying a hanging kit is in my future.

[Mzungu]

If I remember right it was an ADA DoAqua tank. The block is like a quick disconnect. I had one that went bad when they first came out and they sent me a new filter from Marineland. The cannister started leaking and it was a defect in the early models. Hope yours is ok. The replacement worked fine.

Thanks. :)

All went well cutting the hoses last night, with only a little leakage. But I will definitely keep an eye on the filter since you said that.

Oh, and last night when I was cleaning up a bit, I found the DVD they included with the detailed instructions. That could have saved me some time! My bad.

[geoff_tropheus]

Hey I got her with almost 8:1 turnover with that filter...

Now I just need to get her convinced Tropheus wont eat her plants... mmMMMMMmmuuauauhahaahahaaa!!!!





j/k,,, I am so glad this tank is up and running. I cannot wait to put more Tropheus fry in there..

[newb]

NIce plan Geoff!!! Excellent turnover...I know it wouldnt be long after you got her to use the AC110 on the 40! Tank looks good MB. Also, Fish Gallery just got in a bunch of the zebra nerites...they were like 5 for $15

[Mzungu]

Haha, you guys...

Thanks, though, Randall! So far your nerites are doing a fine job, and a few will probably be transferred to this tank soon.

[geoff_tropheus]

I got a couple powerheads and MAxJET mods we could put in there. I'll post pics tomorrow

[newb]

...why stop there...how bout some holey rock

[geoff_tropheus]

that would be too obvious..

[Mzungu]

Update:

Nothing much to tell. :) Started CO2 tonight, been dosing PPS-Pro for a few days now.

The big news is I'm going to get some long-awaited (my fault, lol) plants tomorrow! So I'll post some new pics after I get those situated.

[myjohnson]

do take pictures of the CO2 set up!

You guys are pulling me back into PT!

[Mzungu]

do take pictures of the CO2 set up!

You guys are pulling me back into PT!

Will do. I'll take pictures today. Lights are still off, just dosed ferts.

I need a background. Suggestions for color, anyone?

[cichlid1409]

purple