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Old 01-11-2006, 10:49 AM   #11
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Wow nice set up, How much you spend for the rocks.
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Old 01-11-2006, 12:21 PM   #12
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EC,

Very nice setup.

How much sand you use to fill up the 5ft and what type of sand?

Looks much better than coral sand...
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Old 01-11-2006, 02:22 PM   #13
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Cool....the way Tang setups should go...

I used to use fine sand but recently switched to try out gravel. Effect's not that great....still prefer fine sand...maybe will try to change back
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Old 01-11-2006, 02:58 PM   #14
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Wow nice set up, How much you spend for the rocks.
Rocks compliment from a bro of Petfrd forum
Abt 150 over kg in there.

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EC,

Very nice setup.

How much sand you use to fill up the 5ft and what type of sand?

Looks much better than coral sand...
Those are fine river sand, brand is "europet"
60 kg altogether.
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Old 01-11-2006, 04:16 PM   #15
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Finally, managed to snap a few photos of my newly setup 5 footer.

Please enjoy the pics. & comments please.

5x2x2 Tanganyika Setup

Very huge n nice tanga setup

btw..possible to 'hide' the green pipes?
do take care of the dirt trap @ the rocks area..
thick sands also need extra TLC..

Cheers
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Old 01-11-2006, 04:52 PM   #16
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Very nice setup...the water so clear....can definitely add a few other fishes in your tank.
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Old 01-11-2006, 05:05 PM   #17
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very sweet and simple setup...
crystal clear water....
pleasing to the eyes...
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Old 01-11-2006, 05:18 PM   #18
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very nice set up bro...
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Old 01-11-2006, 06:18 PM   #19
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Very huge n nice tanga setup

btw..possible to 'hide' the green pipes?
do take care of the dirt trap @ the rocks area..
thick sands also need extra TLC..

Cheers
Yes, extra care has to be taken to clear those trapped dirt.

How to hide those pipings ?
Was thinking if there are black coloured ones in the market.
Painting them black ?
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Old 01-11-2006, 07:04 PM   #20
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They are from bro Fire87
Haha no wonder look familiar, those are once my cyp.
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