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I am often asked, how did I set it up?
I had a lot of rocks in fact a very large collection ex two tanks a 4ft & 6ft. Also plenty of drift wood, I had just bought more especially for this tank.

I measured out the base of the tank then started laying all the rocks and driftwood out until I achieved exactly what I wanted. I decided did not look at the layout for at least 24hrs. I came back changed a few bits and pieces, until I was happy.

After I set it up in the tank I added the water over the rocks as not to disturb the base. After adding about 1/3 of the water I then placed the plants in position. The few crypts were the only ones placed into the sub base.

I then added the rest of the water and one large piece of drift wood R/H end decided it wanted to float (it had been soaking for over a month) I had to place a decent size rock to keep it down, the rock also forms part of the roof of the large cave R/H end.

Many gaps which meant buy more large, med, & small Anubias.

One of the reasons I have used the Anubias I found them easy to locate in several varieties and at a good price. They also seem to grow very well in my tank. I will have to break some up very shortly as they have just gone mad, that is why I call it the Anubias Jungle.

I have never used Co2 thought about it but too much water movement.

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Keith

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This is the largest rock it hides all the roots of the large Anubias. This set up the flow of the tank.

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No2

Keith

The L/H end and the entrance to the smaller of the two main caves. It also has a large hollow piece of drift wood which goes from the front and over to the back of the cave. It is now home of the large Pictus catfish

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No3

Keith

Here is the large cave R/H end this is the one that floats, It is possibly a part root of a Murry River Red Gum. This also has a larger hollow piece of drift wood now completly covered with small Anubias. I have often seen the BNs go in there.

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Keith

This is the R/H cave it is easy to see the supporting rock and the rock that holds the driftwood down. There is also a natural cave at the L/H side smaller RT about to enter it.

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Keith

Here is a close up of the entrance to the main L/H cave. THat piece of drift wood goes right over the top of the cave.

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A wider view of the R/h end. The pieces of driftwood bottom R/H corner are petrified wood. One ofthe large Clowns often rests his chin on it.

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Very nice! I always wondered what the tank really looked like. That full tank shot that you have just doesn't really give a good image of it.

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Thats a really nice tank you got there
I love those bala sharks and clown loaches
Nice pictures Keithgh

Robby

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I always enjoy seeing pics of your tank. I also liked reading about how you set it up.

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hey keith,
love the tank - it's just how i would like my tank to look. How much do you pay for anubias? It always seems kinda expensive here in sydney, and there is often only a few little plants. Where bouts in oz do you shop?

misty666660

Thank you for the comments. I just let the tank go wild, I might push a few of the larger ones around a bit but that is all.
As far as cost from $5.00 - $20+ that will depend on the size and the variety. Most of my small Anubias came directly from the grower (no longer has an Aqu) the larger varieties are either bought at two Aquariums Bentleigh & Oakleigh, WWW.oafi.cjb.net Mack Lou is an importer.

Keith

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