My Roma 240

[Skins]

Hi everyone,
Thought it was about time i posted some pics of my recently fishless cycled tank. Its an all active barbs(tiger,golden.cherry,chequered, and odessa) and of coarse not forgetting "Sparky" my blue acara. At the moment there is no live plants but in time will make the switch.
Sorry for any bad photography, all good/bad comments welcome and as always your expert advice.

 

[Jamepsss]

Thanks for sharing Skins, loving the idea of an all (or mostly) barb tank. I had Odessa's a while ago but had to get rid because they were picking on my angel. Shame because once settled, as seen in your pics, they go a really bright red colour and are so active all the time. Have you ever come across 'flame barbs'? I've only ever seen them once but they were an intense bright orange and would look excellent in your tank.

I think a plain background would look better personally but I'm guessing it wouldn't be easy to get behind and change it? With a black background the fish and plants would stand out more.

The foreground plants (are they silk?) actually look pretty realistic and there's some nice wood and rocks to plant around.

 

[ZoddyZod]

I think you've done a good job with the layout. Even though the plants are plastic there's a natural feel to the 'scape.

I might be inclined to use a solid black background though which would help your fish stand out and the plants may look better against it.

 

[Skins]

Thanks for sharing Skins, loving the idea of an all (or mostly) barb tank. I had Odessa's a while ago but had to get rid because they were picking on my angel. Shame because once settled, as seen in your pics, they go a really bright red colour and are so active all the time. Have you ever come across 'flame barbs'? I've only ever seen them once but they were an intense bright orange and would look excellent in your tank.

I think a plain background would look better personally but I'm guessing it wouldn't be easy to get behind and change it? With a black background the fish and plants would stand out more.

The foreground plants (are they silk?) actually look pretty realistic and there's some nice wood and rocks to plant around.

Thanks for the black background info will look into it, would be a bit of a pain swapping over but could be done.
Flame barbs are they like the albino tiger barbs because they look nice.
All plants are silk apart from the ferns and the tall background ones.

I think you've done a good job with the layout. Even though the plants are plastic there's a natural feel to the 'scape.

I might be inclined to use a solid black background though which would help your fish stand out and the plants may look better against it.

Thankyou, will look into getting the black background.

Keith.

 

[Jamepsss]

No, they were more like golden barbs but much, much brighter.

 

[ZoddyZod]

depends what sort of tank stand and flooring you have. I had to move my tank at the weekend (which I was dreading) but it actually moved easily due to the flat wooden base of my stand and my laminate wood flooring.

 

[Skins]

depends what sort of tank stand and flooring you have. I had to move my tank at the weekend (which I was dreading) but it actually moved easily due to the flat wooden base of my stand and my laminate wood flooring.

I have about a 4inch gap from the back of the tank to the wall, current background is only being held on by blu-tac. I could try and pull it out and then slide the new one into place, moving the tank even half full would proberly be a none starter.

Keith.

 

[ZoddyZod]

I have about a 4inch gap from the back of the tank to the wall, current background is only being held on by blu-tac. I could try and pull it out and then slide the new one into place, moving the tank even half full would proberly be a none starter.

Keith.

mine was in a recess in the wall and right against it. I thought I had no chance without emptying at least half the water. Just gave it a little try by grabbing the top of the stand at the rear and gently pulling.

 

[ian]

I agree with ZZ, the layout is really good. A black backing will look great with the colours of the barbs. Great choice, a really unutilised fish IMO. When are you gonna step into the world of live plants?

 

[Jamepsss]

depends what sort of tank stand and flooring you have. I had to move my tank at the weekend (which I was dreading) but it actually moved easily due to the flat wooden base of my stand and my laminate wood flooring.

I have about a 4inch gap from the back of the tank to the wall, current background is only being held on by blu-tac. I could try and pull it out and then slide the new one into place, moving the tank even half full would proberly be a none starter.

Keith.

I used Seaview gel to stick my background on, miles better. For my other tank I used olive oil (a tip I read on this forum) and suprisingly that worked really well too. Just scrape any air bubbles out with a credit card.

 

[Skins]

I agree with ZZ, the layout is really good. A black backing will look great with the colours of the barbs. Great choice, a really unutilised fish IMO. When are you gonna step into the world of live plants?

I do want live plants but i'm still learnig about the fish side of things. I suffer from stress so my head would proberly explode if i took it all on at once.

Keith.

 

[SensesFail]

Good job looks really nice!!

 

[ZoddyZod]

I do want live plants but i'm still learnig about the fish side of things. I suffer from stress so my head would proberly explode if i took it all on at once.

Keith.

IMO understanding the plant side is more difficult than the fish part.

 

[Skins]

When i get the chance i will remove as much water so not to stress the fish, then try to slide the tank away from the wall and apply some black backing.

Thanks again, Keith.

 

[Skins]

Good job looks really nice!!

Thankyou