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New 75g Tank Setup Empty

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by DarkDemolition, May 5, 2009.

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  1. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Well I finished my setup waiting for the cycle to end. Will be getting Malawi Cichlid and sand end of the week.... :D
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    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    What size tank is that, a 75 gallon ?
     
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  3. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    Yes it's a 75 gallon..
     
    DarkDemolition, May 6, 2009
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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    When will you get gravel and rocks :eek:?
     
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  5. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    hopefully these weekend and mosty like some fishies.. :D :D
     
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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    I always set the gravel first then add water then decorations then cycle then add fish ^^ Your combo seems pretty wierd to me but hey if you like it :D
     
    Guidoman888, May 7, 2009
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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    I was going to say that too Guido.... Usually I do the substrate first... decorations (hardscape)and last add water and cycle.... of course live plants dont go until I start stocking the tank....
     
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  8. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    well I'm going to test it out with decoy fishies and see if the water is suitable for the real cichlid ..I'll be making a water change when I add the substrate...Then add rocks and other decoration...
     
    DarkDemolition, May 7, 2009
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  9. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    YAH! Finally done I have pics I hope you guys enjoy :D :D Im sorry if the tank its not the best crystal clear but I tried my best to make there environment suitable for them... Could be the lighting or might have to do another clean.. Enjoy my fishie friends...
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    DarkDemolition, May 13, 2009
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  10. LemonDiscus

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    Nice its coming to life!
     
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  11. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks Dude.. I tried ;) :D as long there happy it's all I care .. :D
     
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  12. LemonDiscus

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    I really does look good.... the cloudiness will settle.... leave the tank alone for a week! That is why most of us were like "why did you not add substrate before filling it?" Adding that stuff makes a mess.... Again, just give it time!

    Any thoughts of adding a few plants? You have REALLY nice rock-work in there!
     
    LemonDiscus, May 13, 2009
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  13. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: New Tank Setup Empty

    Yah I know I learn my lesson lol... But everything worked out and about the rocks got it from a local park that coral ashore on to the park. So a friend brought them for me there tones of them.. It gives of oxygen great rocks awesome.. I goign to be buy three more little guys and few rocks.. thanks for the support.. :D
     
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    Looking great! As Ryan said, the cloudiness will clear in a few days.
     
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  15. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    I hope so too.. doesn't bother me at all.. just that it's cloud if anyone might be suggesting .. thanks for the support ... :D
     
    DarkDemolition, May 13, 2009
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    Has the cloudiness dissipated any?
     
    LemonDiscus, May 14, 2009
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    If not, I'd do a nice sized partial (thinking it's from the rocks)...and if it's still there cheat and use Clarity.
     
    MOD_Dawn, May 15, 2009
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  18. LemonDiscus

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    BTW I want to add... when you fill the tank, pour the water into your hand as you are pouring it so it does not stir up the substrate..

    You could also sink a plate or a bowl and pour onto it... I prefer just pouring on my hand
     
    LemonDiscus, May 15, 2009
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  19. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    I just recieved 2 new freindly fishes to the mix for free.. I have relative that works in a pet sotre and there happier as they can be .. the water cleared up and it's awesome now.. thanks for the support again... Soon I'll be taking new pics very soon...
     
    DarkDemolition, May 15, 2009
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  20. GOT MTS?

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    I pour my water onto a big spoon so I don't have to get my hands wet.
     
    GOT MTS?, May 16, 2009
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