150 gallon!

[Badidea04]

I have a 150 gallon aquarium that i want to set up. So far i have two peacock bass in a 30 gallon waiting to be put in their. What all do i need and how much will it cost to get it set up at the minimal amount of money?

 

[importracer]

I have a 150 gallon aquarium that i want to set up. So far i have two peacock bass in a 30 gallon waiting to be put in their. What all do i need and how much will it cost to get it set up at the minimal amount of money?

You can build a DIY sump for less then $100...The only "expensive" thing will be the return pump, costing $79-99...........The water will flow through three chambers of filtration and into the sump.........Pretty much this the idea, it has worked for me..........I get plastic 3-drawer system from TARGET for $10 and a 40-55g plastic storage container for less than $15.........Buy sme PVC piping....Drill a hole or buy an overflow box for the intake system(only "hard" part............Get some flex tubing for the return, about 6-8 feet($10-12)..........The media will consist of sponges, cheap sponges, bought from the local CHINATTOWN surplus store............The top drawer will be lined with filter floss and should be changed once every month...........

 

[Badidea04]

what about the lights? could i use like a shop light and just buy the right bulbs?

 

[Greg31]

peacock bass will not last long in a 150g....

 

[her209]

what about the lights? could i use like a shop light and just buy the right bulbs?

Yes.