need feedback on tank setup

[ScottishFish]

The LEDs should be nice

I'm thinking about getting them for my 42G, more energy efficient

[mizzoutank]

Nice!

what fixtures are you looking at?

I just ordered the 36inch finnex fugeray. dollar/par values it seemed to be the best IMO. i'll be sure to post before and after pictures to show how it is.

filled up the spare tank w/ water to test for leaks how it really looks under water tonight. i just feel the need to keep messing with it until it comes to stocking

[ScottishFish]

I haven't even started to look at any makes/models yet. I just know I fancy them, no point usuing a big halogen when leds will do. No plants in my tanks as you know anyway

[mizzoutank]

I get you there,
I think i'll try out a few plants just to see what happens and add some color since this tank is fairly dark "river bottom" look.

Called the LFS and they have done a number on their FW stocking. They basically filled 10 40Breeders with a plethora of fish.

They had a royal pleco!...but it was 97USD, and I can't justify that cost right now.
Only other pleco's were huge 8in commons and baby(1in) bristlenose which those caught my eye.

Only acceptable dwarfs were kribs and german blues. and since i have rams, I was thinking of trying out the 2 kribs that they had, i wish i had the space for a german blue and krib?. Looking for other hardy-not so sensitive dwarfs, and it seems like kribs/bolivans fit that pefectly.


But they brought in their driftwood too. so I took home 4 pieces and here is my layout! I think this is near final-so i wanna get a lot of feedback. It comes off a bit full of wood. but that is also because i'm not used to so much.
Thoughts?

[mizzoutank]

okay, that layout didn't feel too great.

so just playing with something else: pics below

[ScottishFish]

Now that's looking good!! Kribs are awesome fish, females especially can be the nicest most colourful dwarf cichlid available, especially when in breeding season. I will see if I can dig up a picture of my female.

[ScottishFish]

Managed to find these pics

Female





Male

[ScottishFish]

Well that didn't work

Inserting images whilst using a crappy blackberry obviously doesn't work

[mizzoutank]

Thanks,
I think the 2nd style is going to stick but going to walk away from it and give it a fresh go next week. its so hard to create that natural look on purpose.


and that female is really colorful! That really convinced me of getting her.

[mizzoutank]

Lights are in!

And they are interesting to say the least. The sleek fixture, and night lights are awesome.
However, they just aren't as bright as I expected them. Little bummed by that one. but we'll have to see when the tank is filled w/ fish and the select few plants.
Here are the pics with the LED and new set up-both day and night.
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