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[The Native Aussie Tank]

So, this'll be my new journal for a new 6x1.5x1.5 that I scored for 200 bucks with a stand and hood

We had to drive more than what I'd say, 2 hours, to go get it, but it was worth it. The owner had just switched from the 6 foot to a beautiful 8 foot cichlid tank with eel tail cats (yes I know not a cichlid), gold Severums, a 50 cm Pleco, and other cichlids that I cannot name. The tank was extremely heavy, as it was 6 foot, and the drive home was quite frightening (for me) as it was our first time moving one that big. Well, we got home and put it in position (with the help of a neighbour) and this is it here.

we have now filled it with water and put some river sand in, although it is still clearing up.

 

[The Native Aussie Tank]

And yes notice the fishing rods beside it? That'll be a warning for the Barra when I put him in if he gets aggressive..... Lol

 

[ian_m]

Fantastic. How are you going to filter and light such a monster ?

 

[Edvet]

Beware: Big fish make big mess!

 

[Lindy]

What are you going to do with it when it out grows the tank? eat it?

 

[The Native Aussie Tank]

By then I'll move out of parents house and buy an 8 foot.... Hopefully

 

[The Native Aussie Tank]

Filtering is going to be a Nautilus 2700 uv, and lighting will be a um... Light.

 

[The Native Aussie Tank]

This is the tank that I'll be taking the wood and maybe the rocks out of:

 

[sanj]

Aww... I thought it was going to be Rainbowfish. Still it will be interesting to see what these other native fish are like.

 

[Edvet]

Agreed Sanj, native and aussie made me think of rainbows too, but a yard long Barramundi it will be i think.

 

[The Native Aussie Tank]

Well, change of plans, and we are going to have. Leichardti in there and the others are getting sold.

 

[Edvet]

Wel maybe we see it different in europe, but these size fishes (adult is app 90 cm) don't fit in this size tank, at least that is how i see it.They are strong jumpers and need very good water quality.

 

[Lindy]

Aquarium SizeTop ↑
72″ x 24″ x 24″ (180cm x 60cm x 60cm) – 680 litres absolute bare minimum for an adult fish though the bigger the tank the better.

Maintenance
This species requires a lot of swimming space,

This will be a bit like keeping a kelpie in a cupboard

 

[Lindy]

You realise the fish might want to turn round and face the other way lol?