RonnyM Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi all, I'm new to this forum and I've been searching through the pics and seen some awesome fish and tanks. Anyways, I'm calling on all the geo/south american fish keepers here for some pics of their setups for some inspiration for my new 9x2x2 which will have geos and a few catties. My aim is to make it look as natural as possible. Anyways, here's a couple of pics of some of the fish that will be going in there... Not the best pics but will take some better ones once the new tanks set up. This is what the tank looks like now, minus a few bits of wood and less tanin lol. This one's in the garage so it's not a display tank... So yeah, some pics for some inspiration would be much appreciated Cheers RonnyM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priscacara Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I too am looking for inspiration and I quite like yours. About the only thing I could think to add would maybe be some rounded river rocks/pebbles. Less tannin would be good for viewing and you already reduced that :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyM Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Thanks, I do like the look of this tank, but it just doesn't feel right, and it won't be the same in a 9x2. So I'm thinking of starting from scratch... This shows the fish in less tanin :D The tank's a lil over stocked at the moment, hence the tank upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshopdude Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 nice pics mate, how often do you see you talking catfish in the tank, have got one of the raphel, and never see the fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyM Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks, these days, I dont see them much, only during feeding but it's cos I took a heap of the wood out. I found, if you give them more hiding places, they feel more secure and come out more. (go figure lol) When I had the extra wood in there, they would swim out in the open during the day like tetras lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyM Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Well, I got my 9x2x2 and this is how it turned out... And a quick video :D Open to any ideas, suggestions... Cheers Ronny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topogigio Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 nice set up mate, its great to see someone doing the right thing and resist the temptation to put submerged plants in - now thats natural! how about some diamond tetras, they would look great in a school... or if you lose some coverglass panes, you can put in some floating plants, but nevertheless the tank looks sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyM Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks T, I'm actually on the look out for some floating plants :D I was thinking of diamond tetras, bt I couldn't find place with a good number of them so I ended up going the rosy tetra. In pet stores they look pretty average but in a tank with the right water, they're stunners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyM Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks T, I'm actually on the look out for some floating plants :D I was thinking of diamond tetras, but I couldn't find a place with a good number of them so I ended up going the rosy tetra. In pet stores they look pretty average but in a tank with the right water, they're stunners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat williamson Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 What are the geos , looks like AripuanaI , but cannot tell with the other .PS nice tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I think your tanks looks good too. The only critique I would give is that your wood positioning was too evenly spaced and looked a bit artificial. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malrift Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Mate has come out well dont know what is meant by the wood comment craig after all natural looking soednt mean messy looking. I am really startin to fall for geos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyM Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks for your comments guys I see what you're saying Craig I actually thought that at first as well, but when I took them out, the tank looked too empty. But that's the only way they fit in the tank lol. But I'm still happy with the look Pat, these fish were once labelled AripuanaI, then labelled Abalios but is now recognised as Columbian/Venezuelan. The others are Brachybranchus. Marlift, I'm glad my tank and fish has helped you see the beauty in geos EDIT: PS, the internal filter is only temporary, I'll be upgrading the canisters soon, so the powerhead can go and the hardware will be made less visibe as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattzilla Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 great setup! i'd love to have a big geo display tank like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyM Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Cheers Matt, I've seen some of your collection, some awesome eartheaters you got there. Here's a couple of better pics of the C/Z Theres some better footage of them in one of my other videos :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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