Photograph taken January 2004

Dimensions (L x W x H): 91.5 x 35.5 x 46 cm for a volume of 150L and an effective volume of 131L.

As of October 2007, in operation for: 3 years and 9 months

Water management: DIY Bioball Filter driven by Maxi-Jet MJ-1000. Circulation: 1 Maxi-Jet MJ-1000 (on filter) (1000 L/h);

Lighting: 60 W of Normal Output Fluorescent lamps with an illumination period of 15.5 hours per day.

Water parameters (last 4 months): temperature 23.1-24.6°C; specific gravity 1.029-1.029;

Decorations: Other decorations include PVC piping.

Fish: 0.

Notes: This is a replacement to my previous quarantine tank that had been running for 5 years. I had no real problems with the previous quarantine tank, however, it had a sand bed which prevented treatment with copper. I decided to set up a bare tank to maximise my treatment options.

Last updated:

11 October 2007