800+ gallon American cichlid tank - Update 2

Large American cichlids.
For images, see http://www.brentsmith-photography.com/
For tank build, see here http://www.brentsmith-photography.com/800-gallon-plywood-and-fiberglass-build

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• aztec cichlid
• cichlid
• bocourti
• pearsei
• large cichlids
• monster jag large festae male

[GRASSFAN86]

True MFK. So is this your only tank now?

[greenterra]

@GRASSFAN86 Yeah. Just running this now. I got rid of all my all glass tanks. I am looking at building another but at 9'x3'x2.5' = 500g. I want to move the cichlids to that and keep the bigger tank for a Murray Cod (Maccullochella peelii) I am presently growing out. The cod has some growing to do so I have plenty of time to get it sorted.

[twizted2334]

I just wanted to say your tank is phenomenal! I've watched your vid about 10+ times and honestly could watch over and over again. I'm fairly new to the hobby, about 6 months in, and you've inspired me. I upgraded to a 125 for the moment and have American Cichlids (GT, RT, JAG, Midas, Jack Dempsey, and a Honduran). Cen't figure out how to get my large pieces of drift wood to sink though...any suggestions? Either way keep it up and I look forward to seeing more updates.

[greenterra]

@twizted2334 Thanks for the kind words. The only thing you can do is to keep soaking the timber. I have had some pieces that took over a month to sink.

[LOUIEACES]

what kind of water changes do you do on this tank? certainly not weekly or monthly...

[greenterra]

@LOUIEACES I do them fortnightly.

[MrOzzy214]

The larger the tank the cleaner it will be i suppose

[gusfish1]

I will one day have a set up like this

[platinum1683]

Freakin AWESOME Jaguar!

[AlvaBlok]

Nice stock

[Ikanblack]

My dream of cichlids aquarium :) BRAVO!!

[CaptDave1303]

Very well done. Awesome selection of cichlids

[ThePiranha225]

do you still have them?

[lowcel]

Absolutely beautiful!