6FT Panaque Tank

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My new 8000lph hour pump and pond filter (suitable for ponds upto 10000Ltrs) from APS arrived today. It cost £152 combined with free delivery (I have a 10% discount code lmk if you need it).

The filter looks good it has a float on it so you know when it requires cleaning. Also a handle that you turn to clean It out which you can do without opening. Also a 11W uv lamp which I'm not sure if I'm going to use it yet.

The pump is a little on the large side as you can see from the photo I have just plonked it in to test it out.

I have to organise some pipe work which I'm not sure how I'm going to do yet. I also want to put a float switch in to prevent the filter draining the tank in minutes!


 
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Underneath shot of xingu. First time I have seen him since I got him. His mouth is looking good (all the redness has gone). His belly is nice and full.

 
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Thanks Jackson.

He is getting daily veg (sometimes twice) he will only really eat courgette. Doesn't even like wafers!

Also got the pond filter set up and it's doing a great job. There is one dead spot in the tank which I just siphon the mess up.

Hoping to get a new addition in there soon from rare soon :)
 
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I know went to Penzance and back over weekend. So had a few stops on way. I wanted to try South Yorkshire aquatics but we wanted to get the live stock back.

840mile trip but was great!
 
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Cool I'm no expert. Looked at a lot of photos of panaques (I mean a lot). But most are older, so I find it hard with juveniles to distinguish what they are.

They have about 15 in stock Matt. Think I will popping back in for a few more. I'm sure they will do deals on multiple buys.

Also had a really nice big full spot 330 for £150 (13" at a guess)
 
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All four of them lined up for the veg.


Another pic of new addition.

I find it really difficult to get a decent pic with the IPhone. Any tips would be good!
The amount of air bubbles in the water doesn't help as well. Need to get SLR out
 
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Mark421 said:

All four of them lined up for the veg.


Another pic of new addition.

I find it really difficult to get a decent pic with the IPhone. Any tips would be good!
The amount of air bubbles in the water doesn't help as well. Need to get SLR out
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Very nice Mark :)

I'm really happy to see your gang is doing great.
 
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Cheers Jackson

Sorry but more pics been playing around with my camera over xmas and trying to remember how to use it.












L191 12/11/2012 75mm
L190 12/11/2012 50mm
L027 18/11/2012 180mm
L027 24/12/2012 100mm
 
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Nice to see the Panaque keepers has a new member, good looking set up. Will you add any characins or cichlids to the set up? Happy to make some suggestions.
 
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SilverDub said:
Nice to see the Panaque keepers has a new member, good looking set up. Will you add any characins or cichlids to the set up? Happy to make some suggestions.
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Cheers,

As Jackson previously suggested I think I will go with some geo's. I'm not sure of specious so up for suggestions. I always fancied doing what you have done and have a bio type from a specific river. But I really want lots of panaque lol!

I saw some geo's in a shop in Leeds yesterday but I held of I case I changed my mind. Also I want to quorantine them before I add them (I can feel another tank coming on)

Jackson- thanks dude!

Hopefully got a new and exciting peace coming soon!
 
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