My Catfish pics.... Pims in 2000gallon

PeacockBass · Post by **PeacockBass** » 19 Feb 2004, 14:11

Here are my Pims in the 2000.

22-24 inch RTC
19 inch TSN
18 inch L. Longibarbis
17 inch L. Longibarbis

they live in a 10x10x2.5 pool....

magnum4 · Post by **magnum4** » 19 Feb 2004, 21:16

You could also take pictures of you filtration system and explain how many litres per hour your running, how it's heated and what the pond is built of ect.

PeacockBass · Post by **PeacockBass** » 19 Feb 2004, 23:35

Here is a Link to the Steps i took making the filtration..

http://www.arofanatics.com/members/peac ... rojectdone

I run around 2500-3000 gallons an hour.... i have NO mechanical filtration.... but yet is stays crystal clear... its because i have a large Settling basin.

only filtration i have running now is that Wetdry.... around 50 gallons if bioballs.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » 20 Feb 2004, 02:57

What is Longibarbis?

PeacockBass · Post by **PeacockBass** » 20 Feb 2004, 09:07

Leiarius Marmoratas...

the name was changed i believe..

also.. i got this pond from http://www.pearslofparadise.com

sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 20 Feb 2004, 11:49

WoooHooo!

skinny dipping!
i would get the ol' swimming trunks out and the snorkel too

"Bathing with Catfish"
sure to make a nice TV show; where's the underwatercam?

I'd love to have a pond like that; you could do "dolphintherapy", but with fish much cooler than dolphins; like the ones already in there.

The only one I really would add is Pseudodoras niger or Megalodoras.

PeacockBass · Post by **PeacockBass** » 22 Feb 2004, 02:53

my Niger will go in there soon enough...

yes i swim with my fish... i hand feed the catfish.. its awsome.. they follow me around.

Suckermouth · Post by **Suckermouth** » 22 Feb 2004, 16:36

Awesome tank! How much water do you have to replace everyday? Is the humidity a problem?

I was thinking Merodontus tigrinus would be great in that tank. Someone can prove me wrong, but those M. tigrinus are cool fish!

PeacockBass · Post by **PeacockBass** » 23 Feb 2004, 09:18

A M. tigrinus is to small of a fish to hang out with my boys...... But yes.. this is the best set up for a SHoval nose.. The sides of the pond act as padding when fish ram it.. so it wont Dent up their nose.

I fill the pond up probly around 100 gallons a weak lost in evaporation....

Durring the night i keep it covered up with a tarp.

magnum4 · Post by **magnum4** » 23 Feb 2004, 22:37

What material is the pond?

my Niger will go in there soon enough...

The spines are not going to be a problem are they?

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 23 Feb 2004, 22:45

That much humidity being introduced into a house is liable to become a problem very soon! I'd check the condition of your attic insulation frequently as all the evaporation water has to go somewhere. In the winter it'll likely be condensing on the rafters of your attic.

I have seen similar setups where the owner build a tent around the pond out of clear plastic sheeting and ducted a bath fan on a timer to the outside. You'll likely save allot of make-up water this way and it may save the roof of your house.

RogerMcAllen · Post by **RogerMcAllen** » 24 Feb 2004, 00:03

Good call, I remember Mr4000, a guy who build a 4k gallong tank big enough for him to swim in, had to take his down because the moisture was ruining his house.

PeacockBass · Post by **PeacockBass** » 24 Feb 2004, 15:01

THe pond is made out of a ver thick durable Linner.. its hard stuff. No the nigers scutes will not be a problem..

The pond is in the garage and i open the garage doors to combat with humidity in the summer. i cover the pond at night with a tarp also.

mokmu · Post by **mokmu** » 24 Feb 2004, 16:21

Great pond PB! Finally did it. I have to eat my own words. I shall tell you this. I never thought you'd get around to actually doing it. A lot of work and consideration, I see, has gone into it. Congratulations! Keep it up.

PS Good looking fish too!

Regards,
Mike D.

PeacockBass · Post by **PeacockBass** » 25 Feb 2004, 03:36

mokmu wrote:Great pond PB! Finally did it. I have to eat my own words. I shall tell you this. I never thought you'd get around to actually doing it. A lot of work and consideration, I see, has gone into it. Congratulations! Keep it up.

PS Good looking fish too!

Regards,
Mike D.

lol Alot of people underestimated me and my will... its ok..

thanks for your compliments man.. its realy nice.

windgirl · Post by **windgirl** » 13 Mar 2004, 05:02

And I though 200 gallons was alot ... say did you ever consider trying to take pics with a disposiable underwater camera??

evdzwaag · Post by **evdzwaag** » 14 Mar 2004, 19:20

Looks really impressive. I have no experience with this large a projekt, but am curious why you didn't just use a large outdoor pool filter.

My Catfish pics.... Pims in 2000gallon

My Catfish pics.... Pims in 2000gallon

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