Project Tank

[larry.beck]

I'm no expert in large fish, but I don't think most would do well in a 17" high tank either. Especially since this looks like it's rimless or eurobraced so the water is quite likely to be 1" or more below the top of the tank, plus assume 1-2" of substrate. I suspect you'll end up 14" of water in there at best.

Hey czeiszler, let me know when you decide this tank is the right footprint for you - I'm still interested in it.

 

[DMD123]

The only big cichlid I recommended was the chocolate cichlid which is a big boy at around 12". that might push the depth thing a little bit. I dont think there would be issue with the smaller acara or firemouths.

Knowing that the former owner used it for discus and the new owner has angels, this seems pretty appropriate to just make the tank occupants based around a large group of angels and various tetras. With this set up the dwarf cichlids would be pretty nice.

 

[czeiszler]

I'm no expert in large fish, but I don't think most would do well in a 17" high tank either. Especially since this looks like it's rimless or eurobraced so the water is quite likely to be 1" or more below the top of the tank, plus assume 1-2" of substrate. I suspect you'll end up 14" of water in there at best.

Hey czeiszler, let me know when you decide this tank is the right footprint for you - I'm still interested in it.

So why would this tank not work for me? LOL and what were you planning to put in it if you got it Larry. ALso if I did decide I didn't want it you are a fair distance away from Lake Stevens and also how would I get myself a tank this size(at the same great price) for my fish room(AKA the great room I am cleaning). It is rimless but has three pieces of glass on top used as braces.

The people who owned it had discus with no substrate.

DMD I really like angels but in my experience so far they have a hard time being together :violent: and the angels need taller rather than long wider tanks. I was thinking or fish that could thrive in the depth I have.

 

[larry.beck]

I'm not predicting it won't work out, just harboring a small hope.

I think it would be a fantastic planted tank. I'd have a hard time not putting shellies in it, but it might well become my first planted tank if I had it with a variety of bottom dwellers and one oversized group of shoaling fish.

 

[czeiszler]

I'm not predicting it won't work out, just harboring a small hope.

I think it would be a fantastic planted tank. I'd have a hard time not putting shellies in it, but it might well become my first planted tank if I had it with a variety of bottom dwellers and one oversized group of shoaling fish.

Do you have a larger(same size comparable) tank you would be willing to trade and would you want the filtration? Also it doesn't have a lid right now. I see what you mean about a planted tank. I still can totally use this tank and just go the dwarf route but I am open to my options. It is a really nice tank and whats funny is I just replaced the cap on the inline heater(through the mfr co.). They got me the replacement in 2 days! Anyways you realize this tank is heavy as a horse? I am open to discussion. The other thought is it will take both of my trucks to haul it that distance because of how large the stand is. :scratch:

 

[Billiethekid]

go simple with a Corys and Tertras and Apistos.. then plant it with basic or high light plants and let it just take off... maybe cherry shrimp also to add some interest >.> atleast thtd be my call on it.. cause its shallow enough to go all sorts of plants including lillies =-)

 

[DMD123]

go simple with a Corys and Tertras and Apistos.. then plant it with basic or high light plants and let it just take off... maybe cherry shrimp also to add some interest >.> atleast thtd be my call on it.. cause its shallow enough to go all sorts of plants including lillies =-)

I could actually picture this.

Dont build a canopy for it but suspend light above and pick plants that would grow out the top... Still a lot of gallons of water for small fish :scratch:

 

[czeiszler]

Update Time: So I have not been able to setup this tank and I am feeling kinda disappointed on a side note though. My hubby and I moved it out of his truck last weekend and into the garage. So I can officially say it is in the house just a couple hundred feet shy of where I wanted it Oh well beggars can't be choosers. On the other hand i did pay my friend Hubby 60$ to help move it into the Fish Room(Shh Don't tell my hubby I called it that, he still sees it as the family room.) Anyways the guy I paid only helped us move it from my truck to Curts and took the money and never came back to help(lost cause). So as for the Fish Room it is still technically the family room but I have managed to move 3 tanks into it. We'll see how long he keeps his family room once I get my 150 gallon tank in there. :laughhard: :twisted:

 

[DMD123]

Good work! :spoton: You will slowly make it your fishroom. Now we just need to convert you over to cichlids! And NOT Africans! :lmfao:

 

[vancouver_98683]

I think some Geophagus Orange Head Tapajos or other smaller sized geos would be cool for this tank. To add, $60...... for a move/transport transaction and not come back!?!? Not sure if you were close to other members, but I presume peeps in here would of helped for free. If I was close, I would.

 

[williemcd]

My 155G with that thick glass weighted over 400 lbs according to the guy that helped hump it into my cave... 1/2 inch glass too.. Bill in Va.