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I broke down my tank almost two years ago to do a home remodel, now that I am coming to an end (took for ever because almost all the work was done by just me and my girlfriend.) I want to set up a tank again.

Previously it was a reef, so I have all reef gear, 6x54watt T5s in a custom canopy, 40g breeder sump with skimmer and two reactors, redsea wavemaker, tons of pumps. I was planning on setting up a reef again, but thinking of other options.

If you had this tank what would you do? Reef or sell some stuff and do another type of tank? Im looking for creative ideas that I might not of considered. Ive tossed around the planted tank idea, or a african cichlid tank. Either way I set it up I want it to look very natural, no fake plants, no castle and pirate guy sitting on chest drink rum and scuba guy bobbing up and down... I have also considered doing a california delta tank with some bluegill and what ever else I catch that will stay small enough for the tank, gather some local aquatic plants, sand bottom.

If I had that tank... a cowfish!

I kinda like the idea of a local tank. Ive thought about getting some brim from the local lake and setting up a tank for em

xrayjeeper83 wrote:I kinda like the idea of a local tank. Ive thought about getting some brim from the local lake and setting up a tank for em

I bet in Florida you could find some really cool looking fish to keep, just dont get caught or take something endangered.

As long as its endangered I can take what ever i want here. Catch and release isnt mandatory.

Ok thank you, now I want another 100g tank to set up for a natural local stock lol, add that to all the other tanks I want and ill be lucky to find room for my couch and bed

Pink gravel, sponge bob, a nemo statue, neon green and blue plastic plants, a couple of large sea shells, a castle with a waterfall painted on it next to a bubbling volcano, 9 oscars, 5 arrowanas, couple "sucker fish", and a large mouth bass, with the background a picture of a coral reef, to put the "sea" in class.
Under a black light!!

You forgot a RTC

sevenyearnight wrote:Pink gravel, sponge bob, a nemo statue, neon green and blue plastic plants, a couple of large sea shells, a castle with a waterfall painted on it next to a bubbling volcano, 9 oscars, 5 arrowanas, couple "sucker fish", and a large mouth bass, with the background a picture of a coral reef, to put the "sea" in class.
Under a black light!!

Are you making fun of Filbert's tank again???

Did'nt mention disco gravel PP...lol..jk.. .

sevenyearnight wrote:Pink gravel, sponge bob, a nemo statue, neon green and blue plastic plants, a couple of large sea shells, a castle with a waterfall painted on it next to a bubbling volcano, 9 oscars, 5 arrowanas, couple "sucker fish", and a large mouth bass, with the background a picture of a coral reef, to put the "sea" in class.
Under a black light!!

Hit the nail on the head there! Ill set up the tank in the morning and have all those fish in it posted by tomorrow night.

edit: ooooh and that laser thingy I saw at pet smart would top it all off. Wait, do they make fish tank sized spinning disco balls?

xrayjeeper83 wrote:You forgot a RTC

What is this?

A regular disco ball should be big enough, if not, put 2 in.

xrayjeeper83 wrote:add that to all the other tanks I want and ill be lucky to find room for my couch and bed

isnt that why futons were made?

Jus good point.

seven RTC stands for Red Tail Catfish, they get like 3-4 feet long and should be kept in ponds only, see a lot of them over on MFK in 500g tanks that have to be rehomed cause of their massive size

Heres a quick google pic
http://floridasportfishing.com/magazine ... 060012.jpg

I think some glofish would be very appropriate in there, especially with the blacklight.