I live in Cheddar, Somerset. 30 mins south of BristolDiodon Liturosus
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Thanks! I live in Cheddar, Somerset. 30 mins south of Bristol
I live in Cheddar, Somerset. 30 mins south of Bristol-
bertie 83
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Cool. I'm a south coaster myself. I assume the tank was custom built? Can I ask what it cost?
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Nice! I went to Brighton once. Got very drunk and had lots of fun!
Yes, it's a custom build, built by Seabray. The tank was built on site, because it would not go through the door. In total including the £700 'on site build cost build fee' it was £3,500. The whole system probably cost about 10K, but that's been spread over several years. It drains into a garage where I have a six-foot Seagrass aquarium and three five foot tanks as well all linked into the system. It's a 'biotope' system, based on an indonesian coral reef. My project for the next 10 years at least!
Yes, it's a custom build, built by Seabray. The tank was built on site, because it would not go through the door. In total including the £700 'on site build cost build fee' it was £3,500. The whole system probably cost about 10K, but that's been spread over several years. It drains into a garage where I have a six-foot Seagrass aquarium and three five foot tanks as well all linked into the system. It's a 'biotope' system, based on an indonesian coral reef. My project for the next 10 years at least!
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bertie 83
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Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis - Location (country): Brighton, England
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Love it! Yea it gets messy here lol. That is immense, quite the setup may I say, I am aiming for a 7x 3 ish for my fahaka with lots of rocks and wood etc. It's good to have you here
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Fahaka?... I'm not great with puffer knowledge, hence why I came to this forum for info.. renouned for being the best place for all things puffer... Is that a brackish puffer or freshwater?
Love the smile on your puffers face by the way, I am now a total convert and well glad I made the jump... cleaner shrimps are all still accounted for as well so far, fingers crossed!
Love the smile on your puffers face by the way, I am now a total convert and well glad I made the jump... cleaner shrimps are all still accounted for as well so far, fingers crossed!
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bertie 83
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Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis - Location (country): Brighton, England
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Its freshwater, thats him in the pic. I would not stay too attached to the shrimp lol. They dont tend to hang around. They just pass through,,,,,,the puffer lol. And thanks hes awesome just smiles for food lol
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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bertie 83
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Danios, Tetras, Redtail Rasporas,
Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis - Location (country): Brighton, England
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And yes this is the place, the pro's are very knowledgeable
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Heee! Nice! Just googled it, 7 x 3 will make a more than nice home for him..
I would get iron free (opti-white or starphire) glass on the viewing pane on a tank that size.. or it will look green when you look from the side rather than from the front. Very cool and sparkles!
I would get iron free (opti-white or starphire) glass on the viewing pane on a tank that size.. or it will look green when you look from the side rather than from the front. Very cool and sparkles!
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bertie 83
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Danios, Tetras, Redtail Rasporas,
Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis - Location (country): Brighton, England
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Absolutely. Will do. Keeping my eyes peeled for something a similar size second hand. I would go 6 x 2.5 fft if i can run a large sump/ refugium. Still i will see, it will be for my new house lol
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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beautiful puffer you have there simon! welcome to the forum!
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Yeah! love big tanks, love big plans and love big fish! Good luck with the new house
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Holy wow. Gorgeous puff & tank, Simon!!
I would love to have a big aquarium one day, but years and years and years down the road. I can't even commit to a city, let alone a house to put them in!
Look forward to seeing more about your puffer
I would love to have a big aquarium one day, but years and years and years down the road. I can't even commit to a city, let alone a house to put them in!
Look forward to seeing more about your puffer
