265 Gallon

[04rwon]

I couldnt find pool filter sand, just went with play sand and A LOT of rinsing. Wow is that crap dirty. But everythings clear now and it was worth it.

Im very jealous...i think. A tank that big would be wild but i almost feel like water changes would be hell. What do you do about hood/lighting?

 

[davidhusker]

just go to a different pool store. The tile makes it look "not showy". Sand looks way nicer IMO.

 

[Thai]

I don't dont like the way most pfs looks, too light, in the process of trying to find garnet sand, if not ill go with black sand. For lighting I have 400w of power compact with glass tops, will build an canopy outta plywood soon enough

 

[rich_one]

Wow... never thought of that! I wonder if they are just placed in there, or if they are siliconed down?

-Rich

 

[jonclark96]

They look like 12"x12" slate tiles. Probably just laid in the bottom of the tank. It's a nicer look than a bare bottom IMO, but I still prefer a more natural look.

 

[Thai]

Wow... never thought of that! I wonder if they are just placed in there, or if they are siliconed down?

-Rich

12x12 tiles placed in so its easy to remove

 

[JasonC]

I don't dont like the way most pfs looks, too light, in the process of trying to find garnet sand, if not ill go with black sand. For lighting I have 400w of power compact with glass tops, will build an canopy outta plywood soon enough

It would appear that Tractor Supply has it in stores: http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/black-bulltrade;-no-80-grit-abrasive-garnet-sand I would definiately be interested in a report if you end up going that route...

 

[Thai]

That's the only brand I've seen locally and I can't find any pictures or anyone using that brand, the garnet sand however looks great as substrate and fish colors really pop on it

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[Thai]

Teaser of the "substrate" tank cloudy from startup

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[SpacejamsPR]

One day ill get a tank like this


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[jonclark96]

Nice. I'm interested to see how it looks with a light tile substrate. Put up some full tank shots when you are ready.

 

[Thai]

Nice. I'm interested to see how it looks with a light tile substrate. Put up some full tank shots when you are ready.

Still clearing and have more wood to add, have one fx5 with polishing pads in there to clear it up then ill do a water change and add a second fx5 and eheim 2080 on

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[Jmty]

I LIKE YOUR SWIMMING POOL

 

[Thai]

Here's how the tank looks as of now, and my living room!

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[blkmjk]

Looks good! Are those umbees I see there?!

Drew

 

[Thai]

Looks good! Are those umbees I see there?!

Drew

Yeah they are in the 40 breeder