Hypothetical New Tank
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Well, I ultimately ended up getting a 75. Of the available Craigslist options, it had the most accessories for the money, and I'm a.) picky (I wanted that color, with a canopy, and preferably a canister filter included) and b.) impatient (no time to wait for a decent deal on a 90 that met the above criteria). Though the extra 15 gallons would have been nice, the 75 is a good height for me. With the canopy removed, I can reach into most areas of the tank without having to get a chair or stand on my head.
Anyway, here's a picture:
I'm pretty pleased overall with the aquascaping, especially since that was pretty much my first attempt. It rarely works out for me the first time I try to design, so I was pleasantly surprised this time. Suggestions and critiques are welcome though.
I've got 6 clown labs, 6 hongi (I actually had the chance to see adult females at a not-so-local FS and they're not bad at all... kind of dark purple with orange fins), and 6 msobos coming in a week from LiveFishDirect, and I have a PM in to DrgRcr for aceis. I'm, of course, very excited!
Anyway, here's a picture:
I'm pretty pleased overall with the aquascaping, especially since that was pretty much my first attempt. It rarely works out for me the first time I try to design, so I was pleasantly surprised this time. Suggestions and critiques are welcome though.
I've got 6 clown labs, 6 hongi (I actually had the chance to see adult females at a not-so-local FS and they're not bad at all... kind of dark purple with orange fins), and 6 msobos coming in a week from LiveFishDirect, and I have a PM in to DrgRcr for aceis. I'm, of course, very excited!
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I think your fish will be pleased with that setup.:thumbsup: The Acei will be more than happy to fill the upper areas in their new home sometime next week!
I think your fish will be pleased with that setup.:thumbsup: The Acei will be more than happy to fill the upper areas in their new home sometime next week!
I think I won't be sleeping at all next Tuesday night. I have the hongi, msobos, and clown labs from LiveFishDirect and the acei from DrgRcr arriving on Wednesday. Fortunately, both shipping options are "before noon," so I shouldn't have to wait all day. The aceis are going to my parents' house (they're 3 miles away, yet they get 1-day-quicker USPS express service than I do... go figure), and everything else is coming to my place. I can't decide if I should sit by the phone, calling my parents every 20 minutes, or sit on the stoop outside and wait for FedEx. Ah, the miracle of cell phones, I can do both. 
My excitement did lead me to do something a little bad, however. I picked up some hara at the LFS. They're just not a fish I see very often, and I didn't want to regret not getting them. All the fish I'm getting are small (2" max), so I should be okay temporarily. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping that I'll get lucky and be able to keep all 5 species long-term, but in the more likely event that I have issues, I have an empty 50 gallon ready to go at a moment's notice if needed.
Now, Wednesday just needs to get here in a hurry so I can get the rest of my fish!! :clap:
My excitement did lead me to do something a little bad, however. I picked up some hara at the LFS. They're just not a fish I see very often, and I didn't want to regret not getting them. All the fish I'm getting are small (2" max), so I should be okay temporarily. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping that I'll get lucky and be able to keep all 5 species long-term, but in the more likely event that I have issues, I have an empty 50 gallon ready to go at a moment's notice if needed.
Now, Wednesday just needs to get here in a hurry so I can get the rest of my fish!! :clap:
