Plumbing a river

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat May 05, 2007 7:39 pm

Superb-looking set-up Les

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Sat May 05, 2007 10:31 pm

That's Hillstream Heaven!

Very cool, LES...

I actually think all the plants look pretty good in there. You'll have to take some more vids so that we can see them swaying about in the strong current.

With regards to the lighting and temperature issue, we had the same problem last year, which was very troublesome during the hot weather we had. In the end, we just took the wooden hood off of the tank to allow the heat to escape more easily and also reduced the photo period of the lighting. The tank might not have looked quite so neat with the hood off for several weeks, but it did help with the temperature. Our tank has coverslides, so there was no issue with fish jumping/escaping.

Oh and I'm glad to hear that rinsing the sponge pad isn't too problematic either!

Emma

Mad Duff · Post by **Mad Duff** » Sun May 06, 2007 5:04 am

Stunning tank Les, that truley is Hillie heaven

Cant wait to see more pics when the rest of the fish go in.

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Sun May 06, 2007 7:44 am

Les, are you meeting up on the 11th?

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Sun May 06, 2007 11:16 am

Both Les and Susan are coming over on the 11th.

But be warned we might have to mediate because they are likely to continue their argument about dither fish for their River Tank!

Emma

Martin Thoene · Post by **Martin Thoene** » Sun May 06, 2007 11:29 am

Make them draw straws with the species' name written on them

Martin.

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Sun May 06, 2007 11:44 am

WoOt! It will be great to meet up with the old crew once again.

LoachOrgy · Post by **LoachOrgy** » Mon May 07, 2007 8:49 am

wow, great looking tank...

LES.. · Post by **LES..** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:11 am

Emma Turner wrote:You'll have to take some more vids so that we can see them swaying about in the strong current.

I am in the process of getting a sensible stream from the web cam but in the mean time you can see what the fish make of the current.

There is lots of activity in the tank and we have seen at least one spawning pit dug :-) The introduction of the rabble even forced the Wui out under the moon light late in the evening although he was still very secretive.

helen nightingale · Post by **helen nightingale** » Mon May 07, 2007 11:02 am

WOW. Les, that tank looks amazing. you must be so pleased, after the amount of time it has taken to get to this point. it sounds like you hillies are loving it, too

Maybe Graeme should bring a referee's whistle on Friday? At least at Emma's you and Susan have lots of choice to argue over

best of luck with choosing.

see you both Friday - i will bring the sticking plasters

Keith Wolcott · Post by **Keith Wolcott** » Mon May 07, 2007 11:40 am

Gorgeous tank!

I sure wish I could come and meet all of you on the 11th. Emma, why don't you open a shop over here? I am sure that your business would thrive here.

LES.. · Post by **LES..** » Mon May 07, 2007 2:24 pm

Well it was asked for... a particularly poor video showing the plants moving.

If i can get the web cam working properly i might even post a link to a live feed!

Graeme Robson · Post by **Graeme Robson** » Mon May 07, 2007 2:28 pm

Excellent pictures and video Les!!

I'll bring the ref's whistle and yellow/red cards!

Jim Powers · Post by **Jim Powers** » Mon May 07, 2007 4:39 pm

Yes, nice pics and vids. Keep them coming.

No wonder the chenis have been digging pits already
Speaking of vids, did you check out the one where the guy gets the sissors thrown at him? Its in the column to the right of your vids. OUCH!!

Emma Turner · Post by **Emma Turner** » Mon May 07, 2007 10:17 pm

There's nothing poor about that video, LES..!

Behold the Tunze Turbelle Streams!

Emma

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