Been reading here since January or so and made an account not to long ago. Been researching having a pbass tank for a while now. I do want to post here so i can get assistance from you guys. Ive researched alot but that doesnt mean i have it all figured out. And im trying to figure out as much as possible. Ive decided to go ahead and get started. At first i was just going to get a 125 gallon or a 150 gallon and upgrade later to keep it cheaper but i decided to just look for a 180 gallon or 220 gallon. Ive come across a deal for a barely used 220 gallon tank that comes with 2x fluval 404 canister filters and 4 powerheads with canopy, stand, lights, 2 heaters, etc
So im going to go ahead and get the tank and i think im going to sell off at least one canister filter and maybe keep one as a backup and just get a Fluval FX6 canister filter to handle the task. Ive checked out all of the local fish stores and found one that supports aquariums on this kind of a level. I asked them about getting peacock bass and they said they can special order them but i would have to come get them as soon as they come in. Is it important for a fish store to quarantine fish? Any reason why they would do this? Also is it bad to start off in a 220g? I was looking at getting 5-6 kelberi since generally speaking they dont get really large like the other species and would be happier for a longer period of time in a 220g. I was wanting to get them at like 2-3 inches long. Would that be an issue? I have a friend who has a pair of pbass in a 220g and he said he can easily start the tank off of his so it should set it up with a nice base at least with good bacteria.
Anyhow thats all of the questions i have. I would greatly appreciate any help as i dont want ti fail at this. Also if you have questions that you would like to ask me to see if ive thought of it or not. Definitely want to have my ducks in a row before i get fish and put them in.
So im going to go ahead and get the tank and i think im going to sell off at least one canister filter and maybe keep one as a backup and just get a Fluval FX6 canister filter to handle the task. Ive checked out all of the local fish stores and found one that supports aquariums on this kind of a level. I asked them about getting peacock bass and they said they can special order them but i would have to come get them as soon as they come in. Is it important for a fish store to quarantine fish? Any reason why they would do this? Also is it bad to start off in a 220g? I was looking at getting 5-6 kelberi since generally speaking they dont get really large like the other species and would be happier for a longer period of time in a 220g. I was wanting to get them at like 2-3 inches long. Would that be an issue? I have a friend who has a pair of pbass in a 220g and he said he can easily start the tank off of his so it should set it up with a nice base at least with good bacteria.
Anyhow thats all of the questions i have. I would greatly appreciate any help as i dont want ti fail at this. Also if you have questions that you would like to ask me to see if ive thought of it or not. Definitely want to have my ducks in a row before i get fish and put them in.
