120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

[Mark Evans]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Full tank shots and stuff.

90% of live stock caught with ease

 

[Mark Evans]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Full tank shots and stuff.

I've just about caught everything in the tank, without too much disruption.

This could quite possibly be the last time you see this. It'll be going to Telford Aquatics show this week, and then returned home. If it comes back safely, then i'll carry on running it, if not, i'll start with a new scape.

I've learned so so much, much more than any other tank I've done. So, for once, i'm genuinely excited about the next tank in terms of 'ease'

Layout, was average and I've made some strange choices, but I've learned from this. I'm going back to what i love the most....Stone!

It's a shame really, because much of the scape still needs time to mature. Ferns for example, still need to fully transform.

 

[Mark Evans]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Getting ready for the big move.

I've moved it away from the wall to clean, but the back glass is clean

wish me luck 8)

This is a good opportunity to get some pics, as the light falls on the rear wall.

 

[NeilW]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Looks great half emersed mate, just leave it as that job done

Any inspiration for your new scape?

 

[Ian Holdich]

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good luck with everything Mark and i'll look forward to the new scape.

ps the scape still looks great!

 

[Mark Evans]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

good luck with everything Mark and i'll look forward to the new scape.

cheers bud.

Any inspiration for your new scape?

yes mate, i have a bit. I'll sketch a few things out before i do it.

I'm aiming for really open, airy style of scape next time, to emphasize the large size of the tank.

I've refilled this until tomorrow night. It looks quite nice away from the wall with 2 x 150MH over the top.

 

[Sonnyarba]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Good luck with the trip mate

You had a great success with this setup, so I can't wait to see your next challenge

 

[Mark Evans]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

cheers mate.

It's still possible i'll be keeping this going. I wish i had a bigger house, where i could put it in the middle of the room. Looks so much better.

Then again, onwards and upwards sounds like fun

 

[Antoni]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Great scape, Mark! One of my favorite! I wish you luck with the trip and hope everything will be ok
I think though, that you are going to start the new venture really sooooon...... as far as I know you

 

[viktorlantos]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Cheers Mark, you're brave man I would never take a tank like this to an event. Hopefully things will go well and you can have it back without any damage.

On the other side the visitors will freak out to see a tank like this in person. And noone could came up with a competitive setup to yours. So you will harvest all the success for sure. You deserve it Mark. Enjoy that moment.

Please do some shots on the movement too and the event.
I would like to see the people faces. I bet will be like

 

[Mark Evans]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Cheers Viktor. It's a mission for sure, but when i half emptied the tank, it moved easy.

I've got about 6 guys to help me out lifting it. Time will tel i guess. (praise )

Here's a short clip...



To be honest, like i mentioned, it's not fully grown in. Stems need time as do the ferns. Moss is quite nice, the best I've grown for sometime. Hopefully the public will like. I cant wait to get 300w of ADA NAG green over the top

I think though, that you are going to start the new venture really sooooon...... as far as I know you

You know me well Antoni

I notice a stray fish!!!!!!

 

[ghostsword]

120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

It is a great scape, and the tank is superb. How would you move something that big safely is a surprise to me, buy I am glad that you are doing it. The more people know about planted tanks the better.

Looking forward to your next scape.


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[fandango]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

what a beauty. thanks for posting all this and the video at the end show just how clean and perfect it is.
best of luck with the move.
regards,
fandango

 

[Tony Swinney]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Looks great with back wall lit - get them castors fitted

Good luck with the move, and the exhibition too.

Cheers
Tony

 

[Gary Nelson]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Absolutely stunning! wished I had that in my room.

 

[George Farmer]

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I look forward to seeing it soon mate - and good luck with the move. My 30cm cube next to it will look rather pathetic in comparison!

 

[Alastair]

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Hope the move goes well Mark. Would be great to see this tank at the show. Looking forward to your next scale then. If your going back to stone, what will you be doing with that wood COUGH WINK WINK. Haha ;0)

 

[Mark Evans]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

Thanks for the support guys.

Moving the tank was a breeze. Much easier than i thought. 4 of us took a corner each, and job done.

It's sealed tightly with cling film, so should be OK.

 

[Alastair]

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 possibly, for the last time.

I'd have been scared the bottom would fall through lol

 

[J Butler]

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Mind those speed bumps!

edit: Although I suppose with a vans wide wheelbase, it shouldn't be a problem, i'm used to my little fiesta