Volcano Tank

aquaknight

aquaknight

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Definitely in the top few most popular tanks around da forums. Sweetest part is the land crab(s).
Still of the opinion that poor Sailfin really needs to go. Just way too tight for him, but he's way too thin.
 
jerth6932

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beth http:///forum/thread/385457/volcano-tank#post_3380451
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj2dTLgXddU&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0OxBzg2el4&NR=1
This is pretty original. Caught this after looking at the overstocked topic and video (which has been deleted per OP).
Bang Guy, this reminds me of the sponge growing out of the tank topic from long ago. lol
THX for that deletion.
It would of been a bad thread... no reason to clog the board with that!
The volcano is way sweet.... Very inventive, with a lot of $ ! Glad my thread come up with some good! lol
 
1guydude

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wow that is pretty sweet...a lil overstocked imo though. I like the 2nd video where he sneaks his hand in the scene and throws some food in. That crab is lrg. and i think he should feed the tank more, but it was prob just for show of the video!
 
beth

beth

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerth6932 http:///forum/thread/385457/volcano-tank#post_3380517
THX for that deletion.
It would of been a bad thread... no reason to clog the board with that!
The volcano is way sweet.... Very inventive, with a lot of $ ! Glad my thread come up with some good! lol
Actually, I think that topics like that could be useful to new aquarists, taking care not to insult the YouTube posters, or ridicule anyone. It would take effort to pull such a discussion off in a positive manner, but I think helpful in many ways.
 
flower

flower

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What is really great about a tank like that is the fact the fish have the tank to swim around in, instead of just back and forth and in and out of the rocks.
I put my rocks in the center of the tank so my tang which would be happier. My book says he really needs a 100g instead of my 90g, he isn't too big for the 90g yet (I had this fish since it was the size of my pinky fingernail) but the rock in the center allows for him to feel like he has more space. The valcano tank creates that same illusion for the fish.
LOL..That is not a tank for a household with small kids or cats.
 
jerth6932

jerth6932

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Actually, I think that topics like that could be useful to new aquarists, taking care not to insult the YouTube posters, or ridicule anyone.  It would take effort to pull such a discussion off in a positive manner, but I think helpful in many ways.
 
 
I agree, that's why I tried to get it going again. But my attempt at a show and tell didn't click with people, hence the reason I said I planned it poorly.............. (the youtube poster asked for input, I told him to come to a SWF fourm for answers, and posted it on here for us to discuss.)
But I am done with that attempt i'll come up with another thing shortly.
 
beth

beth

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/385457/volcano-tank#post_3380637

What is really great about a tank like that is the fact the fish have the tank to swim around in, instead of just back and forth and in and out of the rocks.
I don't think fish can swim around that volcano. It looks like it takes up the back side. There is actually limited space in this tank, and its swallow as well. One might say that it is overstocked.
 
beth

beth

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It has a 48x24x12 footprint, which confirms that it is way overstocked, with fish not appropriate for that size tank.
It is a very interesting concept, and attractive to look at. Pristine looking too.
 
jerth6932

jerth6932

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beth http:///forum/thread/385457/volcano-tank#post_3380664
I don't think fish can swim around that volcano. It looks like it takes up the back side. There is actually limited space in this tank, and its swallow as well. One might say that it is overstocked.
He has a web site for this tank, and in the pictures you can see they CAN swim around it...... Still doesn't mean a 75 gallon tank with a huge volcano in the middle is enough room....
http://www.konolua.com/RSS/Volcano_Tank/Entries/2010/6/10_Slight_Rock_Adjustment.html
 
stdreb27

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That is an awesome tank. I'm trying to figure out his filtration... (the stocking sucks) But it sure is clean...
 
1guydude

1guydude

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I already said it was overstocked cmon people! Filtration....i see the output by the volcano but idk i think its sump!
 
2quills

2quills

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System Info:
Main Tank: 75 Gallons 48? x 24? x 12? Starphire Glass
Protein Skimmer: ASM G2
Lighting: 2 x 150W HQI Heliod
Circulation: Closed loop with a Poseidon PS4
Return Pump: Poseidon PS3
Sump: 35 gallons
Chiller: JBJ Artica 1/3hp

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