Help with 220 Gallon Setup

[HumanBean]

Hi all,

Hope everyone is keeping safe. I need some help please to setup my 220 gallon aquarium. 72 x 24 x30
It will be sitting on a steel stand. What can I use to make stand rust proof ? Plus I saw people using some kind of sheeting between steel stand and aquarium … what is that sheet ?

It will be a Bare bottom south American setup. What kind of power head and air pump can I use ?

Thanks

 

[The Masked Shadow]

duanes

 

[Backfromthedead]

Flex seal, pond armor, many of the liquid rubber products should work well with steel. Powdercoating is another option.

Lots of powerheads and air pumps to choose from. A good cheap air pump is the hygger 10w model, but they do need maintenance every couple of years to stay working well.

What type of filtration setup are you going to use on this tank?

 

[HumanBean]

Flex seal, pond armor, many of the liquid rubber products should work well with steel. Powdercoating is another option.

Lots of powerheads and air pumps to choose from. A good cheap air pump is the hygger 10w model, but they do need maintenance every couple of years to stay working well.

What type of filtration setup are you going to use on this tank?

Thanks for the feedback. 3 x FX6 canister filters in the plan .

 

[12 Volt Man]

I would think 2 FX6 Filters would be plenty, I don't think you need the third.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Like 12 volt says, 2 would be fine, but 3? Even better! With 3 cans, they will not gunk up as fast, and you can reduce the gph on each of them by adjusting the output valve, retaining the same turnover as 2 cans on full power and potentially lengthening the lifespan of the included pump.

I personally dont think you will need any power heads with 3 fx6 running, unless you plan to stock fish that prefer very high flow.

When I used an fx6, I found it worked best when I drilled holes and plumbed the intake/output directly into the tank. Then you can use whatever strainers or nozzles you wish (I dont care for the included ones). I will suggest that you keep the tubing/piping as simple as possible and keep the intake and output at the same level in the water column for most efficient operation (if you didn't already know this).

 

[HumanBean]

Like 12 volt says, 2 would be fine, but 3? Even better! With 3 cans, they will not gunk up as fast, and you can reduce the gph on each of them by adjusting the output valve, retaining the same turnover as 2 cans on full power and potentially lengthening the lifespan of the included pump.

I personally dont think you will need any power heads with 3 fx6 running, unless you plan to stock fish that prefer very high flow.

When I used an fx6, I found it worked best when I drilled holes and plumbed the intake/output directly into the tank. Then you can use whatever strainers or nozzles you wish (I dont care for the included ones). I will suggest that you keep the tubing/piping as simple as possible and keep the intake and output at the same level in the water column for most efficient operation (if you didn't already know this).

Yes euro braced tank with drilled holes in the bracing itself. Planning on keeping pike cichlids they need flow plus to keep the aquarium clean I need flow as well.

What sheeting I need to support aquarium base , between stand and aquarium ?

 

[12 Volt Man]

What sheeting I need to support aquarium base , between stand and aquarium ?

this debate will never end, but I have always been on the "nothing between your tank and your stand, especially if the tank has a floating bottom"

I contacted Aqueon directly about my 150g from them (also sits on a tube steel stand) and they said nothing, styro can create an uneven edge that can lead to a cracked bottom - according to them.

lots of people insist you need styrofoam though.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Yes euro braced tank with drilled holes in the bracing itself. Planning on keeping pike cichlids they need flow plus to keep the aquarium clean I need flow as well.

What sheeting I need to support aquarium base , between stand and aquarium ?

At least a sheet of 3/4" plywood. If your tanks bottom pane will sit directly on the trim, you should use a layer of foam to evenly allocate the weight of the water, eliminate imperfections in the surface of the stand. If your tanks bottom pane is suspended in plastic trim or similar, the foam is not necessary. Post a pic of the bottom of the tank if you can and I can give you a better opinion.

 

[HumanBean]

Great thanks. Heating wise 2 x 300watt or 2 x 500watt ?