A new tank build
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Well seeing as the tank is basically a 48" circle with 24" of water depth fish are going to have lots of room to turn so to my way of thinking this 200g tank has alot more potential for stocking larger fish than a regular 200g would. It's always been my observation that fish swim back and forth, not up and down so the amount of room they have to turn around has the largest impact on what size of fish would be comfortable in a given tank.
Today I'm going to start working on the lid. Hopefully I'll have something to show by the end of the day.
Today I'm going to start working on the lid. Hopefully I'll have something to show by the end of the day.
Who knows, watched a bunch of videos on You Tube yesterday and did some research about Oscars, a pair of oscars, my silver dollars, maybe my clowns and a large pleco might make a good mix.
Oscars are great pets! not very exotic, but loads of personality. I love my albino O "Peaches"... he's such a prick. I must love him to have a 120gl dedicated to one fish. ffs.
You are correct sir in your assertation that footprint is more important than gallonage. 2 feet deep is enough for most large fish, unless you are talking serious monsters, where 4 feet is necessary. Only thing height really adds is space efficiency and ease of viewing. JohnPTC's beautiful setup is 6 feet tall I think, but he's the f*cking king, and has a few pimas.
You are correct sir in your assertation that footprint is more important than gallonage. 2 feet deep is enough for most large fish, unless you are talking serious monsters, where 4 feet is necessary. Only thing height really adds is space efficiency and ease of viewing. JohnPTC's beautiful setup is 6 feet tall I think, but he's the f*cking king, and has a few pimas.
As far as stocking ideas I really don't know yet but thankfully it's a ways in the future.
I made really good progress today and got the entire top of the tank built. So this pretty much means the end of the build as far as working goes. Everything is built and other than for some sanding and screwhole filling it's all good to go.
Now it'll be time to move on to plumbing and electrical which unfortuneatley I need to spend a couple bucks on and with having bought the wifey a new car yesterday is all going to have to wait till next payday before I can get serious about it.
In the meantime tho there's a pile of finishing work left.
I made really good progress today and got the entire top of the tank built. So this pretty much means the end of the build as far as working goes. Everything is built and other than for some sanding and screwhole filling it's all good to go.
Now it'll be time to move on to plumbing and electrical which unfortuneatley I need to spend a couple bucks on and with having bought the wifey a new car yesterday is all going to have to wait till next payday before I can get serious about it.
In the meantime tho there's a pile of finishing work left.
