I have found a few pictures of my tank as it was set up in 2001.
Unfortunately I cant find any of the mature tank but, theses pics show the first few months.
I still have the tank & sump running to this day however the tank has moved location across the living room.
For some reason I had it in my head that I should not fill the tank completely but in fact fill it over a few week period. :?
Also note how I set up the sump with a plenum set on sintered glass & 4'' covering of coarse gravel - apparently this doesn't work in fresh water although it is still running without ever being touched for 10 years!
Also note the 250 w metal halide light, i used the light for about 4 years for 6 hours a day but, then switched to t8s & then t5s. I did still however keep the halide running for a 1 hour bust every day.
Unfortunately I cant find any of the mature tank but, theses pics show the first few months.
I still have the tank & sump running to this day however the tank has moved location across the living room.
For some reason I had it in my head that I should not fill the tank completely but in fact fill it over a few week period. :?
Also note how I set up the sump with a plenum set on sintered glass & 4'' covering of coarse gravel - apparently this doesn't work in fresh water although it is still running without ever being touched for 10 years!
Also note the 250 w metal halide light, i used the light for about 4 years for 6 hours a day but, then switched to t8s & then t5s. I did still however keep the halide running for a 1 hour bust every day.