75 gal freshwater

[Jbram]

Starting a 75 gallon build. I will be transfering current stock from my 30 gallon (Dwarf Goirami, Albino BNP, 5 Panda Corys and 5 tetras). I am inheriting a small, 2", Stripped Raphael Catfish.

The tank was given to me. It is brand new, friend got it home and seal was broke. Warranty covered it and he got a new one. I stripped the silicone and resealed the tank. It was in my garage full for 2 weeks to ensure the seal held.

I have had it set up on the house cycling for 2 weeks with just a bit of gravel. Today I grabbed a few plants, see attached photo. I will be adding more gravel in a few days. Currently waiting on new LED system and heaters to arrive.

I will transfer current stock, plants and wood from 30 gallon next weekend.

Plan is to add a pair of German Blue Rams. Not sure what else, will decide later on.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Following!

 

[OliveFish05]

Oooooooo definitely following this journal! In that tank size you could definitely add to your school of Cories! I have always heard that the larger the school the more interesting the behavior is!

 

[Jbram]

Oooooooo definitely following this journal! In that tank size you could definitely add to your school of Cories! I have always heard that the larger the school the more interesting the behavior

I may increase the school of corirs, want to see how tge Stripped cat does first. I am also considering either some rsinbows or angels, just not sure what direction I want to go yet.

 

[Circus]

I am excited to see the final stocking!

 

[Jbram]

Transfered plants/decor and livestock from 30 gsll over last night.

 

[Jbram]

Ok so I am going to add a pair of German Blue Rams but am stuck on what I want to finish the tank off.

I am considering a school of barbs, some angels, rainbows or a larger tetra like Congos. One thing for consideration is water flow, I use a sunsun 304b, does about 500 gph, and have a small powerhead at the other end pointed up just to give surface more movement.

Worried this might be too much for angels. Interested in anyones thoughts, a couple pearl white Angels would really pop in this tank.

 

[Jbram]

Ok so I added 3 more Von Rio tetras bringing tge school to 8. Added 5 cherry barbs, will add 3 more once they get some males in. Male German Ram, need to get a female.

Have decided to go with a couple Platinum Angels, just need to find a good source for them.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Ok so I added 3 more Von Rio tetras bringing tge school to 8. Added 5 cherry barbs, will add 3 more once they get some males in. Male German Ram, need to get a female.

Have decided to go with a couple Platinum Angels, just need to find a good source for them.

Awesome! Good choices.

 

[Jbram]

VERY well decorated. Looks like it will be a show tank soon.

Yes, cannot wait for the plants to fill in. I added some flame moss tonight to the rock structure on the right side of the tank.

 

[Jbram]

Been a couple weeks. Plants are growing like crazy, fish are super active and colorful. Still waiting to get a female German Blue Ram to go with my male but LFS has not had one yet. Hyggar light has been great, love tye 24 hour setting, I do wish you could adjust some of the timings for this setting though.