DIY Tropheus tank

[Coryd55]

Hey.

I have recently taken a liking to Tropheus moorii "Kasanga" and Tropheus moorii "Ilangi". I was thinking a 100-150 gallon tank. If I was to get it, I would have to sell all of my tanks (except my 20 long reef) and DIY the tank still. I was thinking plywood with thick plexi front viewing. Now for the questions:

How expensive would it be to build a 100-150 gallon DIY tank?

What are the best dimensions for Tropheus?

Will Neolamprologus stappersii cohabitate with Tropheus?

Will open top with a hanging light work or would it be best with closed top?

How much light should I get? Like MH, T5, or just Multiple tube Flourescent?

Thats all I have for now.

 

[mcsx]

100-150 gallon would prob be cheaper to find a 2nd hand glass or acrylic tank, the best would be to get the biggest footprint possible for trophs yeh stappersi should be ok aslong as u feed nls, closed top would be better.
multi tube flourescent or t5 will do, no need for mh.

 

[blatch]

yer i brought one for 80 pounds an 8ft

 

[Mike fail]

6x18x28 and 5x2x2 are the most common 150's either would fine

 

[Coryd55]

Alright thanks.

How much does a 150 cost new?

 

[mcsx]

depends ring around and get prices and pick your cheapest one if u want a brand new one

 

[Coryd55]

How will a 75 work?

I won't be able to afford the 150 and filtration.

 

[blkg35]

A 75gal 4 footer will work but you're gonna be limited on amount of fish you can keep. I would do max 20 adult trophs, or 30-35 juvie trophs. Stick with only 2 rock piles, one at each end. You don't want too much rock cause there will be agression and not enough room for the fishes to runaway......
If you could, try and get a 100gal 5 footer. The bigger the footprint the better.

 

[Muske]

Craigslist will be your friend.

 

[blkg35]

Yep, i found most of my tanks on craigslist. I got a 135gal 6footer acrylic tank for only $40. It was used for only 1 month and looked brand spankin' new.......