Puffer Aquarium, 20 Us Gallons

[Fella]

This tank is my 20 Gallon SAP tank, it's currently got a Colomesus Asellus (South American Puffer), 2 Ottos (I plan to increase the number to 6), and 2 Catfish that were labelled as South American Bumblebee Cats, but I have a feeling after they're ID'd they might be some thing else

The idea behind the tank was basically to make it look bigger than a 20 gallon, contain no driftwood, and look natural. I wanted to fill it with only south american fish, and to be able to have a set of interesting species.

The plants I used were Java Moss, (what I think is) Christmas Moss, An amazon sword, and a lot of Vallis. Lighting is a single Juwel 15w tube, and a 15w aquaglow I added myself.

Substrate is plain sand, and the rocks were donated to me by a friend, She think's they're "tuffa rock", as she got them in part of a deal on another tank.

Whole tank picture. I'll apologise for the quality here, I'm by no means a decent photographer, or using a decent camera!

Archimedes, begging for attention after being unwell.

An out of focus otto, and the rocks.

The ottos eating on the Amazon Sword, which was tiny, and has grown in under a couple of months.



These pics aren't as great as my usual ones, but I thought I'd post some showing my tank rather than my fish for once.

In future I want a black tank backing (I got some black book covering paper to try and cover it with, but it didn't work on my other tank, so I didn't fancy trying it on this one), and when the time comes, I'll upgrade the filter to an external.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Angel Lady]

Hey that tank looks great. I think it is cool I love the sand better than the gravel I think it makes the tanks look better...

 

[Ethos]

Yeah, looks great.
Fantastic aquascaping, IMO.

 

[Nix]

Man, I love puffer fish. Your tank looks sweet might I add.

 

[Fella]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

Turns out at least one of the fish I got is an Asian Bumblee cat, and not a South American

Here's a photo of him -

Time to rehome the little sod!

 

[maryjason]

Fella that tank looks stunning ! For the length ov time u've had it you are trully a wonder and an inspiration. Beautiful fish that SAP is a wonderful little chappie...so cute and looks so full ov character.....u know u gotta get more tanks Mary x

 

[Fella]

Fella that tank looks stunning ! For the length ov time u've had it you are trully a wonder and an inspiration. Beautiful fish that SAP is a wonderful little chappie...so cute and looks so full ov character.....u know u gotta get more tanks Mary x

Haha, thanks Mary. These tanks aren't even in my own house, so it's a bit of a wonder they look any good at all. I've only had this puffer tank for around a month now, so I'm hoping everything will grow in place. I still have to trim the vallis most days, but thats for the puffers benefit rather than mine.

I would get more tanks if it was my house. The plan for my next tank is already in full swing, I'll be replacing the 60 litre with a 120 for the mutlifasciatus, and then adding some Juldiochromis and a trio of Pantodon.

As for plants or whatever for it, I have no idea. I'll be getting some slate though, that's pretty much a given, as the Julis need flat surfaces for spawning.

Should be making the change over on the around the 17th. I'll break down the old tank and keep it for hospital/emergency.

Thanks for the nice words

 

[rarefish]

I love your setup ! What type of rocks are in there? Your tank reminds me that I need to order some new plants! You did a great job !

rarefish

 

[Grim Reaper]

I love your setup ! What type of rocks are in there? Your tank reminds me that I need to order some new plants! You did a great job !

rarefish

tuffa rock as he sayd in his post but his not sure