One weekend later and we have the tank up and running.  A major decision was made to move our existing fish to the new tank.  It would be fun to see how they react.  Of the original ( the original orginal red platties are dead from amonia poisoning, which also claimed two tetras), the remaining largest two tertas have been through a lot.  They deserve to move to a better home.  I have learn about a very important tool - the vacuum. 

Being in Toronto with very hard water, we filtered water for the entire tank.  The water was also conditioned and we started the cycle.  The water filtration system has been running for about a day and the water is noticeably clearer. 

Our original plan was to have African Chiclids as they are very colourful.  But, that is really all we can have in the tank as these fish were very aggressive. 

With our new plan, we can have fifty or more smaller fish and a larger variety.  I am told that building the community can be tricky.  Angel fish goes in last or my  guppies and tetras are going to have a problem.  Hmm... I wonder if I can have some Tiger Barbs.  We are half way there.  All the heavy lifiting is done.

The layout of the tank is still work-in-progress.  My orginal layout was voted down and we are now with this for now.  We will also have additional pieces from the old tank.  This is all part of the fun.