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Hi All,
I have a Betta Lifespace 1000 280L/68G marine tank which I used to keep as a reef tank. I came back to Malawi's / Tanganyikans and kept the tank and plan to make the following changes in the next couple of weeks:-
The tank is currently running with a sump so I plan to replace the sump with a Fluval FX5 and block off the top of the wier with a small piece of glass, siliconed in place.
Lighting is by 4x 39w T5 lamps with Arcadia reflectors and 4x blue LED moonlight strips.
I said that I came back to freshwater as I had a smaller Malawi tank before the marine.
My current stock is:-
3 J. Marlieri
1 N. Cylindricus
2 L. Caeruleus
3 S. Fryeri
2 A. Comp Goldhead
2 A. Comp
3 A. Calvus Black
2 Ps. Crabro
6 C. Borleyi (Kadango)
1 T. Moorii (Kasanga Red Rainbow)
5 L. Trevawasae (1m 4 F)
I must admit, I look at other tanks and think WOW, but i never feel the same about my own.
As you can see from the photo, I have a pile of ocean rock which has nicely covered with algae.
I would like to move this pile, which forms a mound in the middle of the tank, to the back and build it up higher to cover the rear. The substrate is black sand with a couple of handfuls of crushed coral sand.
I would like you opinions, advice and comments on how I could aquascape this tank better and your suggestions on stocking.
I look forward to your comments.
Thanks
Pete, Cornwall UK
I have a Betta Lifespace 1000 280L/68G marine tank which I used to keep as a reef tank. I came back to Malawi's / Tanganyikans and kept the tank and plan to make the following changes in the next couple of weeks:-
The tank is currently running with a sump so I plan to replace the sump with a Fluval FX5 and block off the top of the wier with a small piece of glass, siliconed in place.
Lighting is by 4x 39w T5 lamps with Arcadia reflectors and 4x blue LED moonlight strips.
I said that I came back to freshwater as I had a smaller Malawi tank before the marine.
My current stock is:-
3 J. Marlieri
1 N. Cylindricus
2 L. Caeruleus
3 S. Fryeri
2 A. Comp Goldhead
2 A. Comp
3 A. Calvus Black
2 Ps. Crabro
6 C. Borleyi (Kadango)
1 T. Moorii (Kasanga Red Rainbow)
5 L. Trevawasae (1m 4 F)
I must admit, I look at other tanks and think WOW, but i never feel the same about my own.
As you can see from the photo, I have a pile of ocean rock which has nicely covered with algae.
I would like to move this pile, which forms a mound in the middle of the tank, to the back and build it up higher to cover the rear. The substrate is black sand with a couple of handfuls of crushed coral sand.

I would like you opinions, advice and comments on how I could aquascape this tank better and your suggestions on stocking.
I look forward to your comments.
Thanks
Pete, Cornwall UK