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Any of you baws keep large (100 gallon +) aquariums? **Update 6/3/22**
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:34 pm
Update 06/03/22 - We went with a reef tank. Pics on page 3
My job is building a new facility within the next 6 months. I have a 30 gallon tank sitting around at my house that I was going to put in my new office. I approached my boss to see if he was cool with that, and his response was "No, you're not going to put a 30 gallon tank in your office. What we're going to do is install a 150 gallon tank in the wall so that it can be seen in both in your office and the reception area. You just need to maintain it."
Pretty cool, right?
But a tank that size presents a number of problems for me. I've never had a tank that large before. The largest tank I have is a 55 gallon high tech planted tank.
Also, the tank will need to be viewed from two sides, which means that I can't use the back of the tank to hide hoses/overflows/wires/etc. I'm guessing either a peninsula style overflow is what I need. Or, if its easy/cost effect, a tank with the overflows built in the center of the tank.
It will most likely be freshwater. I was thinking a Lake Tanganyika (youtube) biotope.
Any suggestions on how to tackle an aquarium this large?
My job is building a new facility within the next 6 months. I have a 30 gallon tank sitting around at my house that I was going to put in my new office. I approached my boss to see if he was cool with that, and his response was "No, you're not going to put a 30 gallon tank in your office. What we're going to do is install a 150 gallon tank in the wall so that it can be seen in both in your office and the reception area. You just need to maintain it."
Pretty cool, right?
But a tank that size presents a number of problems for me. I've never had a tank that large before. The largest tank I have is a 55 gallon high tech planted tank.
Also, the tank will need to be viewed from two sides, which means that I can't use the back of the tank to hide hoses/overflows/wires/etc. I'm guessing either a peninsula style overflow is what I need. Or, if its easy/cost effect, a tank with the overflows built in the center of the tank.
It will most likely be freshwater. I was thinking a Lake Tanganyika (youtube) biotope.
Any suggestions on how to tackle an aquarium this large?
This post was edited on 6/3/22 at 11:50 am
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Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:39 pm to boxcarbarney
150g saltwater here
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:40 pm to boxcarbarney
the more volume of water the easier it is to keep consistent water levels. But it is more water to change out.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:42 pm to CarRamrod
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the more volume of water the easier it is to keep consistent water levels. But it is more water to change out.
Yeah, I need to make plans on water changes. I use a python on my tanks at home. Something this size though? I wonder if I can get him to plumb a sink under the tank.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:44 pm to boxcarbarney
So errbody in the waiting room can see you through the aquarium. No thanks.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:47 pm to boxcarbarney
So much for jerking off in your office.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:47 pm to Jim Rockford
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So errbody in the waiting room can see you through the aquarium. No thanks.
Yea, how's he supposed to wack off to his gay porn at lunch. Think, boxcar, think.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:47 pm to Jim Rockford
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So errbody in the waiting room can see you through the aquarium. No thanks.
Just get blue curtains for the office side of the tank for when the casting couch sessions take place.
This post was edited on 7/30/19 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:52 pm to boxcarbarney
Those would be cichlids. They are the closest you can get to salt without going salt. I had a 55 gallon salt and a 250 gallon salt. The 250 was much easier to maintain. Yes, I would put the bulkheads and overflows in the center. You could create a "backwall" for each side of the tank that way. You could go with one theme for your office and one for reception. Get it plumbed with a sump below with access to it on your side. Same with the top for feeding, cleaning etc.. A sump would allow you to put your biological helpers below and you could do water changes from there. Make the sump large enough for the tank to drain to the overflows without going over. This is in case of a power failure, clogged hose, dead pump, whatever.
Have an expert help you pick out the fish as some are very territorial.
Have an expert help you pick out the fish as some are very territorial.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 2:54 pm to boxcarbarney
Larger tanks are easier than smaller tanks.
If they are building a new facility, I would make sure there is adequate plumbing or water access near the tank. If they are designing the reception area to feature the tank, they should plan for a small "Fish room" or closet on one side that would allow you to service the system.
Contact a local non-chain fish store as many of the experienced aquarists can help you plan and install from start to finish.
If they are building a new facility, I would make sure there is adequate plumbing or water access near the tank. If they are designing the reception area to feature the tank, they should plan for a small "Fish room" or closet on one side that would allow you to service the system.
Contact a local non-chain fish store as many of the experienced aquarists can help you plan and install from start to finish.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:00 pm to Scooba
I figured the fish room side would be in my office. So the reception side would be flush to the wall, but my office side would be easily accessible for cleaning/feeding/etc.
I've been keeping fish tanks for 20+ years, so I think I have a good grasp on what is needed. Its just the scale of this tank will make me have to plan more than if I was just setting up a 75 gallon with a cannister filter.
I've been keeping fish tanks for 20+ years, so I think I have a good grasp on what is needed. Its just the scale of this tank will make me have to plan more than if I was just setting up a 75 gallon with a cannister filter.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:02 pm to boxcarbarney
Its the same as maintaining a 55 gallon, only bigger. Just run the houses through the wall from an FX5 or something and be done with it. Just be sure to leave an access point to the canister. Unless y’all are going to go with a custom built sump system, I don’t know how you do it outside of using the walls to hide hoses/wires.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:05 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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Just run the houses through the wall from an FX5 or something and be done with it.
Would a cannister have enough arse behind it to push the water 6ft to the other side of the tank? I suppose I could also use powerheads to increase the flow.
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Unless y’all are going to go with a custom built sump system, I don’t know how you do it outside of using the walls to hide hoses/wires.
I've seen reef tanks with a peninsula design, where the overflow is locate on the short side of the tank. I've also see overflows located in the direct center of the tank. I like the idea of the center overflow, as it would be easier to get water to flow around the entire tank that way.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:06 pm to boxcarbarney
what city?
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:08 pm to Bedhog
The new office will be in Luling.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:09 pm to boxcarbarney
Get you some axolotls for the tank. Post pictures
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:10 pm to boxcarbarney
I ran an FX5 on 125 gallon Cichlid tank for years with no problems at all. Those things move some water. I’ve had all types of filters and I buy Fluval now every time.
I’m not very familiar with overflow tanks. Seems like a PITA.
I’m not very familiar with overflow tanks. Seems like a PITA.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:15 pm to boxcarbarney
They’re putting in a big fricking fishtank in the office and expect you to maintain it?
I’d be asking how much more per check they’re paying me to take on a giant pain in the arse responsibility like that.
I’d be asking how much more per check they’re paying me to take on a giant pain in the arse responsibility like that.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:16 pm to TheFonz
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They’re putting in a big fricking fishtank in the office and expect you to maintain it? I’d be asking how much more per check they’re paying me to take on a giant pain in the arse responsibility like that.
I don't mind. I enjoy fishkeeping. It's not like I'll be maintaining this thing on my own time; any maintenance will be done during work hours.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 3:18 pm to boxcarbarney
quote:are you going to put an ROdi filter there? A cool setup i saw was a guy that used an aqua lifter pump and ran it on a cycle then and also ran his RODI on a cycle where he never did huge water changes. I wanted to do that until i tore my reef tank down.
I wonder if I can get him to plumb a sink under the tank.
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