Some of my fish and updated Tanks.

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  1. Frank007301

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    Here are some of the fish in my tank now.

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    looking good, some real monsters in the making, that eel needs some more pics man
     
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    Frank007301

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    My Wife is standing in front of the tanks to give it some scale.
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    Here is also a picture of my new Puppy. He is 7 weeks old. hahaha. My little lap dog. My Daughter also loves him.
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    Will get some more of the eels. They just hide a lot! hahaha
     
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    how big is the tank?
     
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    rednox CA Cichlids

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    Looks amazing
     
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    The smaller one is 100x50x73 and the bigger one is 130x80x73.
     
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    Nice tanks and species! Your water is crystal clear :smile:
     
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    Well done Frank. It's come out really nicely :beer:
     
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    How do you get your water that clear?
     
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    Wyvren Retired Moderator

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    He is running two canisters on the tanks with matrix, sponge, purigen and carbon in them.

    Frank its looking good! I need to speak to the missus to come visit soon.
     
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    @Wyvren is correct. I am not running carbon though. Both are Eheim Pro 3 1200XL canisters. These Eheim's are very very good. Regular water changes and a good camera lol(iPhone 5 not so good camera) also helps.
     
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    rednox CA Cichlids

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    what eheim canisters r u running and did u replace the eheim media with seachems media (matrix and purigen)
    i was thinking of doing this with my eheim canister pro 2224 aswell!

    the tank setup looks great
     
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    @rednox In one of the canisters i have the Eheim media and the other seachem's products. Both canisters are Pro 3 1200XL's. Big boys!
     
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    can i mix the eheim media with seachem media?
     
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    @rednox You can defiantly mix the media.
     
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    rednox CA Cichlids

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    i only have 2 shelfs in what shelfs will what go (matrix and purigen)
    sorry for all the Q just want 2 get it rite
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    Lekker tanks man! Great job!
     
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    :sad2: Now I also want a canister, sob-sob....
    Will have to save for 4months to get one.
     
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    Thanks guys. Could not have done this without all your help. Special Thanks to @Wyvren and her bro. I'd like to thank the academy, my agent... who am i forgetting here <tears up>, the producers and fellow fish keepers. If i forgot anyone i am sorry and thank you. World Peace!!
     
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