I would do modified canister filters since this isn't really that much water. Tetra makes pond filters that aren't pressurized that would more than take care of 110 gallons. Also, I'd shoot for 10x volume per hour in flow, since it sounds like you're trying to stock with high-bioload fish.
110gal stock tank from tsc
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ryeguy28;3582117; said:
As far as top viewing fish goes, Sarrasa comets, very colorful and easy to keep.
My 110 gal stock tank is the patio tub I started with in year 2000.
I run a Pondmaster submersible pump and filter.
12" square filter w dual elements (nylon and charcoal activiaited).
Pumps at 500 gph on this tub, can divert the fountain head to an underwater discharge partially or completely with a valve adjustment.
I add a Petco 9901 air pump with a large air stone on the opposite side from the pump discharge, for good measure (helps keeep the water moving too).
Bare bottom - no gravel.
When the water temps are consitently above 50 deg F at night I toss in some water hyacinth for algae control, water clarity, Comets eat the roots to add to their diet.
Throw in a water change and a 1/3 bottom vacuuum two or othree times a month and you have happy and healthy fish. I siphon the water straight into the flowerbeds.
Entire set up is outside and NO heat needed in my area of So. California.
Good Luck.
------------------------MMG;3595727; said:
"When the water temps are consitently above 50 deg F at night I toss in some water hyacinth for algae control, water clarity, Comets eat the roots to add to their diet"
Those plants are fantastic look great and floating filters . The roats get bit to long but easy enough to cut and the plants survive ,simply grow new roots.
They are sadly illegal here though my neighbors take them from canals and use them I wont risk it .
Hi Louie - thanks for the input - yes the Hyacinth do make great living filters. Too bad they are illegal in Florida.
I use them in a 50 gallon stock tank on my indoor pond as a freshwater refugium. They're great and very hardy. I also have comets in that stock tank, and they have really taken off in growth since I added them, so they must be having a snack on the roots!
If you want 1 big "monster" for it at a top view the Oscar is a great choice. or you could do a small colony of African Cichlids. small, colorful. and they can be some sassy buggers.
I'de also consider some type of top, possibly a screen type. Particularly if you go w/ an Oscar. I'de frame out and use some patio/window screening. or similar type. I've had my Oscar jump outta the tank already when I was syphoning. even w/ the flimsy top the idea is when it's young to teach it to avoid jumping. And then rid up some latches for the screen as it gets bigger or build something sturdy right off the bat.
I'de also consider some type of top, possibly a screen type. Particularly if you go w/ an Oscar. I'de frame out and use some patio/window screening. or similar type. I've had my Oscar jump outta the tank already when I was syphoning. even w/ the flimsy top the idea is when it's young to teach it to avoid jumping. And then rid up some latches for the screen as it gets bigger or build something sturdy right off the bat.
