Recent content by Biker_boy

I wouldn't trust it to sit on the plastic skirt with the tank full - might be alright, I couldn't say. Wouldn't harm to put a bit of old carpet or polystyrene padding under the glass though. hth :ninja: Jon.

lol, I've thought about doing this myself! My LFS is halfway down a road locally known as 'The Snake' which is a blast to ride down - lovely smooth surface, gentle bends and long straights through open countryside! I've got a top box which I can fit to my bike and have wondered if I could...

Yeah it's the 88. I've had it for about 5 years now. I've been toying with strengthening the base unit and getting a custom tank built using the same footprint dimensions but a little taller - taking it to about 28 inches maybe. That way I can transfer the existing hood onto it (with a little...

It's a 130 litre Tropiquarium job. It was going to be a temporary move for the Gibby (which is tiny atm) until I get another larger tank set up elsewhere in the house- in a few months. The common gets a bit aggressive at feeding times which is putting me off the idea.

Cheers for that. Would these be safe sharing the same tank do you reckon?

Yeah, I've been there. I'm pretty certain of the L001, it's the second plec I really need help identifying. It was sold to me as a Sailfin, but I'm not sure the fin is pronounced enough.

I'm trying to identify my plecs. I think ones a common and the other is a gibby. Would appreciate it if one of you more experienced plec owners could help me confirm what they are! L001? L083? Jon.

My Tropiquarium88 has four metal 'pegs' in the cabinet top which the tank sits on. The bottom of the tank inself has a plastic skirt which keeps them hidden from view and helps lock the tank into place. Jon.

I've got a dedicated plastic 5 litre watering can with a top and side handle that I use. It has FISH ONLY written on it in marker pen so it doesn't get used for anything else but fresh water. It doesn't upset the plants or gravel. The fish love playing in the shower of water with the sprinkler...

Hey Caroline, http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=131016 Here you go, there is a pic in that thread. Just used one LED bar that came with the set, the rest are 'accenting' the livingroom :D Jon.

Hey Ivor, Nope, they're heavy plastic items. Hand painted too I think. hth Jon.

Thanks for the compliments! :) Jon.

Cheers, the two large ones to the right at the back are fake. I normally can't stand fake plants, but these are quite convincing! Jon.

Really? Damn. It is yellowing at the edge of the leaves. Thanks for the advice, I'll take it out! Here is a shot I just took of my moonlights - looks brighter in the pic than it does in reality (long exposure). Jon.

The LEDs are inside a plastic bar and I've sealed the ends with silicone just in case. Seem to be okay for condensation - I wouldn't emerse them in water deliberately though. Fortunately my tank hood has a sealed section for the tubes so I've put one in there. Jon.