After clearing the older cracked aquarium, we went a-shopping to purchase a bigger 6 feet tank for the midas cichlids. Before the tank arrives though, lots of work had to go into setting up an outside pergola so that the tank will not get too much sunlight and turn into an algae tank! And what perfect time to convince the missus that we need more power tools :) So along we went to the hardware shop shopping for wood, a jig saw, bolts n nuts, paints n other stuffs. Here are a few pictures while waiting for paint to dry :)
If you'd notice behind the 6 feet frame is my old 2 feet tank! Which is now growing cabomba and a family of swordtails!! Thanks to a Siang's recommendation, i left them as is n it seems quite stable. No additional lighting, CO2 or even substrate. It's after all an experiment :) Below's the finish product. A small awning for the tank. Total cost wasn't really that extravagant considering that it's all DIY-ed.
2 x 2 inch wood frame = rm 20
the upper pieces were meranti = rm60
1 x can of Weathershield paint = rm 45
Nuts and Bolts = rm30
4 x 8 ' piece of polycarbonate = rm145
Oh yeah and of course i needed to tile the base of the tank which was previously grass!! So, that took time and effort too!! Doesn't every hobby, lol! Next, will be the new tank setup!! Decided to go with a home-made cement background :P Not very happy with it though!
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