Tank examples: 72 Gal Central American
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72 Gal Central American

by Frank Donato from Massapequa Park / USA
In the hobby since 2003.

Description

  • Category: American
  • Tank size: 48x16x22 inches = 73 gallons
  • Tank size: 121x40x55 cm = 276 liters

    72 Gallon Central American Tank

    1 Salvini
    1 Firemouth
    1 Convict
    1 Loisellei
    1 V. Heterospila
    1 Cutteri
    2 Arrogant Crayfish

    4 Giant Danios for dither

    (All 4"-4.5")

Decoration

  • Gravel: Sand (Play Sand, Home Depot)
  • Plants: Java Fern, eatin by Crayfish :)


    Large Driftwood Stump
    Various Rock/Slate Caves

Technics

  • Light:
  • Light-Duration: 11 Hrs Daily
  • Filtration: Aquaclear 500
    Eheim 2215 Cannister


User comments

Visitor Comments
Nathan Sederholm » posted 2007/12/04 - 19:32
That's a lot of filtration. Thats good though.
Mark & Kathy Lindamood » posted 2007/12/04 - 20:15
Frank Donato » posted 2007/12/05 - 03:01
I figure is better to overfilter... plus if one has an issue, I dont have to sweat it, and I can take my time replacing/repairing/cleaning it. :)
Roger Hopper » posted 2007/12/05 - 03:09
Good idea Frank.. Nice tank!
Chris Shirrel » posted 2008/01/03 - 16:10
great tank
Tom Sapple » posted 2008/02/18 - 19:12
i saw this pic on google.com

he took this pic from google.com
fourdell kidson » posted 2008/02/18 - 19:18
justin graham » posted 2008/02/18 - 19:21
looks perfect great job
Frank Donato » posted 2008/02/18 - 22:15
LOL No way did I take this pic from google.com ... I can show you a pic of my face pressed against the tank :) Thanks for thinking its good enough to steal though! :)
justin graham » posted 2008/02/18 - 22:18
How do we know its not someone else with there head against the tank tho!!! Cant trust anyone anymore LOL
Gallery Moderator » posted 2008/02/18 - 22:19
IGNORE him Frank,this kid is the one who pulls other pics and posts as his.. Hows the GH/KH holding?? looks good but not like before. I bet the sand will do U better..
Gallery Moderator » posted 2008/02/18 - 22:23  
Your to funny justin!! good point thou. Hey Frank, best post your drivers License too for photo proof..
bip_ 4u » posted 2008/02/18 - 22:23
LOL Tom calling the kettle black.....I believe you Frank... Don't listen to or worry about the real theif Tom Sapple ... I love how YOUR tank looks.
justin graham » posted 2008/02/18 - 22:26
You can tell my pics are real as they are out of focus lol
Frank Donato » posted 2008/02/19 - 02:19  
GH/KH is steady after a water change (no baking soda or additives) at around 80/40. PH right around 7.2. With a full bio load, it has held for a full week. Thanks again for your help!
robert johnson » posted 2008/02/19 - 09:47
Adam Wessling » posted 2008/02/19 - 17:15
Just pull the intake tube out and take one more pic. That will show him and them!
Adam Wessling » posted 2008/02/19 - 17:28  
WAIT MAYBE GOOGLE TOOK YOUR PIC!!!LOL
Christie & Joe » posted 2008/03/24 - 16:16
Looks great!!!
Tang O' » posted 2008/03/24 - 16:40
cannot wait til the plants fill in more! hope my N.A. biotope turns out as good!
THE chuck » posted 2008/03/24 - 16:45
Frank Donato » posted 2008/03/24 - 17:36  
Thanks guys. I think its missing something ... either more wood, more plants... something with height maybe. Any suggestions? It could use a few more hiding places, but I dont want to just toss rocks and slate all over the place :)
Jasin Carlin » posted 2008/04/03 - 05:58
i love the way this tank looks. Gorgous job Frank!

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Latest comments:
bip_ 4u, 2008-05-12 08:45

What size tank is this Chris? The fish are nice, they do get pretty big tho
***kylie ***, 2008-05-12 08:44

lookin great jamie...
bip_ 4u, 2008-05-12 08:42

Nice Chris. I like the roman pieces.
bip_ 4u, 2008-05-12 07:58

Pretty cool Russell, very unique.
bip_ 4u, 2008-05-12 07:55

Gorgeous!! I would have said this guy was a strawberry. Looks very differnt
bip_ 4u, 2008-05-12 07:46

Nice T-reef. How big is this guy? Going to look fab when grown, although I