Creating a Center Island - Page 3

Crazygar · #21 04-12-2010, 02:23 PM

I used to live in Windsor, Ontario (the armpit of Canada) and we were Zone 7 or 8. So yeah, I'm going nutso out here. No breeding Aquarium Fish/Plants in outdoor ponds, due to our short short summers and long (never really going away) Winters.

Yeah, I think the 50 would be a better idea. Stay tuned, I shall return when we get the stand built for the 50.

Gary

beckdg · #22 04-12-2010, 02:32 PM

suuuuweeeeetah! i will keep it on the same bat channel for sure.

Epiphile · #23 04-12-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazygar

Windsor, Ontario (the armpit of Canada)

Hilarious.

Crazygar · #24 04-13-2010, 09:55 AM

I refer to Windsor as;

1) The Armpit of Canada
2) A festering sore on the backside of Canada
3) The Land of the Lost

The 50GAL project (as I have been informed) will have Copella and Clown Killies inhabiting the lower layer along with Kuhli's, Ribbon Kuhli's and Botia Sids. This would definitely satisfy the water environment. Also having the 50GAL I can have it "open" top and let the plants grow, but this is being decided.

Yeah, I think I jumped into the idea too quick for the current tank. If the Canopy was easily removable I would have continued the project, but having to limited access is something that I am not fond of. I always build with maintenance in mind.

Gary

Epiphile · #25 04-13-2010, 10:02 AM

Definitely a wise choice, bringing maintenance into the equation. I've had to tear stuff down enough times that I've learned my lesson.

Just a thought- you could probably keep a wider variety of plants in that paludarium if you keep a glass lid on it- the extra humidity will really help. And are any of those fish inclined to nibble on plants? That might be something to consider as well.

Crazygar · #26 04-13-2010, 10:10 AM

I have about 29years of Aquarium Experience behind me, those fish are perfect for the tank. In fact, the environment overall!

Yes, it has to be maintained, if its a problem, then it gets put off until you really have to. Not something I want to do.

Gary

beckdg · #27 04-13-2010, 10:14 AM

oooh, oooh... did you say sidthimunki? oooh, oooh, oooh...

i'd think you're definitely on the right track.

Crazygar · #28 04-13-2010, 11:07 PM

ROFL. The 3 Sids right now are in a "general" loach tank but need their own "space' to thrive better. Funny enough, the names are Sid, Johnny and Nancy. Can anyone figure out why?

The 50 will also have a sump which should "increase" the water gallonage even though its not visible.

Gary

beckdg · #29 04-14-2010, 12:04 AM

would this be why?
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