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Pics and Video => Fish pics => Topic started by: olliesshop on June 05, 2013, 01:30:22 PM

Title: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: olliesshop on June 05, 2013, 01:30:22 PM
Here's some photos from my tank.  I hope you enjoy them.

(http://olliesshop.smugmug.com/Aquariums/Flower/i-XsG7mjF/0/L/DSC_0044-L.jpg)

(http://olliesshop.smugmug.com/Aquariums/Flower/i-FTQwrMg/0/L/DSC_0045-L.jpg)

(http://olliesshop.smugmug.com/Aquariums/2012-10-23-Tank-Update-with/i-X3xzTMx/0/L/DSC_0150-L.jpg)

(http://olliesshop.smugmug.com/Aquariums/2012-10-23-Tank-Update-with/i-DsvXH8B/0/L/DSC_0222-L.jpg)

(http://olliesshop.smugmug.com/Aquariums/2012-10-23-Tank-Update-with/i-9LmfhbQ/0/L/DSC_0013-L.jpg)

(http://olliesshop.smugmug.com/Aquariums/2012-10-23-Tank-Update-with/i-WJzkGxK/0/L/DSC_0025-L.jpg)

Thanks for letting me share.
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: Regalblue on June 05, 2013, 01:45:53 PM
Looks very nice Tim.  Too bad it'll be torn apart when I get there later. I'd like to see it complete & running.
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: olliesshop on June 05, 2013, 03:37:05 PM
Looks very nice Tim.  Too bad it'll be torn apart when I get there later. I'd like to see it complete & running.

I wish they would just swim into the net ... it sure would make this a lot easier !!! 

I'm about ready to take a video of all the fish with all the decorations and plants out.  Then I'll do another one once it's all back together.
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: Super Turtleman on June 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
It's a great looking tank.
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on June 06, 2013, 06:02:28 PM
dude i want brichardi now.
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: Regalblue on June 06, 2013, 06:05:54 PM
dude i want brichardi now.
PM sent ;)
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: mightieskeeper on June 07, 2013, 02:47:50 PM
Tim what kind of camera did you use to shoot those pictures?  Great looking tank with plants.
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: olliesshop on June 07, 2013, 03:39:55 PM
Nothing really spectacular ... a Nikon D5100 Digital SLR with a 50mm f2.8, with ISO 1000 and exposure of 1/80s and NO flash, which I've found is much better for fish shots.  I also make sure I have a ton of ambient lighting, although, I didn't use any extra lighting.

Thanks for kind words !!!
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: Sean on June 10, 2013, 12:37:49 PM
What type of plant is that, and where did you get it?
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: tugboat on June 10, 2013, 06:53:00 PM
Really nice setup..:)
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: olliesshop on June 29, 2013, 12:45:24 PM
What type of plant is that, and where did you get it?

Sorry for not responding earlier ... I was out of commission since the 10th (long story).

Anyways is a type of Anubias, but I can't remember which one.  This where I purchased them from and their Anubias ... http://www.aquariumplants.com/Anubias_s/26.htm (http://www.aquariumplants.com/Anubias_s/26.htm)

I hope this helps.

All the best !!!
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: olliesshop on June 29, 2013, 12:46:06 PM
Really nice setup..:)

Thank you !!!
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: Kaia on June 30, 2013, 11:17:24 PM
Beautiful. I like to do a planted take some day. How hard is vacuuming the substrate with live plants.
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: African cichlid Keeper on June 30, 2013, 11:25:13 PM
Beautiful. I like to do a planted take some day. How hard is vacuuming the substrate with live plants.

I don't know about him but Anytime I try it took the plant with it so I stopped and just did huge water changes with out gravel vacuuming and they are growing like weeds.  :)
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: Kaia on June 30, 2013, 11:30:07 PM
Beautiful. I like to do a planted take some day. How hard is vacuuming the substrate with live plants.

I don't know about him but Anytime I try it took the plant with it so I stopped and just did huge water changes with out gravel vacuuming and they are growing like weeds.  :)

I would imagine you could move them? Just didn't know if they could be up-rooted all the time?
Title: Re: Neolamprologus Brichardi Tank
Post by: olliesshop on July 01, 2013, 05:07:12 AM
Beautiful. I like to do a planted take some day. How hard is vacuuming the substrate with live plants.

I don't know about him but Anytime I try it took the plant with it so I stopped and just did huge water changes with out gravel vacuuming and they are growing like weeds.  :)

I would imagine you could move them? Just didn't know if they could be up-rooted all the time?

Here's my 2 cents worth ... I really don't vacuum at all, which may be sacrilege, but it seems to give the plants good fertilizer and they generally do grow like weeds.  Also, I wouldn't move them too often (I do once every 6 months to remove fish) since it hurts the little fibers on the roots ... I can't remember what the fibers are called.

Thanks ...