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This update has BEEN due! Everything has been running perfectly *knocks on wood* for 4 days now. The first fill was the scariest, given I’ve never filled a 1000L display before. Had a few leaks in the process with the pipework, this delayed setting everything up. The fish moved 4 days ago and...

Perfect, thank you both! I managed to set it up correctly and I’ve got both the running and drainage water levels marked accordingly. It’s been running for 4 days now and everything seems perfect! I really appreciate your help! :)

Thank you. I’m looking into the Jecod DC atm, either the 10,000 or the 13,000 pump. Both come with an adjustable speed controller so that’s nice.The tank is drilled with 2x overflow holes and 1x return. I was thinking to aim for 7x turnover (including head pressure with elbows etc). It’s for a...

Thank you all! I have installed the pipework now, dry fitted. I need to shorten the overflow and support the return pipework correctly before sealing the pipework this weekend. As the builders sent an improper-sized elbow, I’ll need that before I can fill. I still need to purchase some...

It has landed! Very excited to get it up and running.

Honestly, my eye caught it straight away. Now the pain will be arranging another day with 4/5/6 people free the same day. I mean, I’m sure a repair would involve a whole new front panel so it would be a new tank anyway. Though I definitely do want a completely new tank. I’ll see what is said...

Alas, things did not go so smoothly. After arranging for five of my friends to help on delivery day, we ended up waiting around all day until the late evening. At last, the phone call comes at 17:30…Saying the driver will arrive at 19:00. Sigh. 19:00 comes, the driver turns up. The steel stand...

First, I need help sizing my return pump. The spec is as follows: Display: 84x24x30 LWH 260G Sump: 60x17x18 LWH 78G Holes: 1x 34mm in, 2x 55mm out What GPH should I be looking at? What are reputable return pump brands? Second, what tips do people have on filling for the first time? Doing tank...

Update: Got the call yesterday, tank is arriving Thursday! Updates will follow :)

Imo, you have the following options: Rescape Upgrade the tank size and rescape Try new tankmates Add more plants Play with him during feeding time - Make him chase the worms etc

I think it was his stand, though I can’t say for sure. They are called ND Aquatics, said to be one of the premium builders in the UK. I’ve heard lots of good things (some bad too ofc) but I’m sure I made the right decision. The alternative builder was much more expensive, excluding the £2-300...

Just use polycarbonate - Lighter, better transparency and stronger than glass. 10mm will not wrap - I have used this on 150/180G tanks etc

I have a lot of large, smooth boulders I’m planning to use. I don’t want to occupy too much floor space as Cyphotilapia very much are bottom dwellers. Yet to arrive! Will be at least a few weeks I’m sure. Though this morning I woke to the news my friends’ 6ft 180G blew out this morning - Only...

Ndubu, my 16” F0 C. Gibberosa Blue Zaire Moba!

African Rift Lake Selection, roughly 85G.

How did you scape the aquarium?

Nice! Do you still keep them? Have you kept them with any tankmates?

Do you know why it blew out?

Exciting times! It will be a big upgrade from my current 150G and my first time keeping a big aquarium in the main building of the house. Though I will admit I’m slightly nervous about possible tank failure and the damage a tank of this scale will cause.