Need advice Getting ready to order a 10'x4'x3-4' Tank

[BigJ]

10 by 4 by 30 are the exact dimensions of my Tenecor.

Anything taller than 30 is a PITA to clean/maintain. Even 36 is considerably tougher to work with then 30. I'm 6'2 and even 30 can be a pain at times (have to remember the 4 foot deep reach)

I'd use DIY filtration all the way..... But then again I don't have near the funds most people with tanks these size have.

IF it was me ordering one new I'd want at least (2) 3 inch drains. My tank now has 2 1.5s. WHO the hell would order such a tank with drains adequate for a 150 gallon I have no idea, but now I have to go in and enlarge the holes so I can run at least a bare minimum 5K GPH. IF new, I'd want a tank capable of flowing 12K GPH. Pumps seem to just start loosing efficiency once you pass a Dart, anything past a hammerhead (without spending stupid money) seems to get almost wastefull.

I'd run 2 hammerheads.

I'd have the overflow set up similar to the $1K 500 gallon for sale right now in Northern Wisconsin. Overflow on one end, returns on the other. My Tenecor 300 has trapezoidal overflows in the back walls... I hate it. Returns along the back wall. The friggin poo just rolls over and over and never seems to get into the overflows.

Plus a tank configured this way would be ideal for monster Characins as they seem to come from quick moving waters.

I was planning on 4 2'' holes. But i'm open to discussion, As i sad this is NOT my strong suit. I already ordered 2 Hammerhead's. And i'm going with a pond filter. Li advised me to.. Do you think 3'' holes are a must? Or the 4 2'' will be fine.. I will say the Bio load will be very heavy.

If it matter's this tank is for mostly GATF and Aro's.. As you know they grow rather large.

 

[BigJ]

Also not planning any overflow's..

 

[DB junkie]

Sounds like you're talking to the right peope if you're going the fancy filter route, I'm definetly clueless, never had one and probably never will.

Good luch! I'm sure it will be an amazing setup!

 

[new2natives]

Justin, I will need all the HELP i can get.. It will pay well, But will be HARD work.. The 10'x4'x30'' is 710 pound's dry. From Tenecor..

just let me know when and where to be, and i will be there.
the sooner you let me know, the better. my work schedule is flexible, but i need to make sure i wont have a client coming in.

 

[Nic]

2" bulkheads will be fine... you might want to add a small 3/4" bulk head as well so you have a overflow for a drip system...

 

[BigJ]

2" bulkheads will be fine... you might want to add a small 3/4" bulk head as well so you have a overflow for a drip system...

I can't see a drip system in my future. My pocket's are not that deep.

Matter of fact there getting empty fast!

 

[john C]

hey jeff just saw thread sounds cool. i thought of using these filters but i decided on canisters that what i know. i don't think you will be disappointed as far as a drip for your tank know problem this will be the cheapest thing you can spend on your tank i think i got like a little over $100 on mine. i can help if you want one we can do it on a weekend. give me a call i got something to show you.
john

 

[BigJ]

hey jeff just saw thread sounds cool. i thought of using these filters but i decided on canisters that what i know. i don't think you will be disappointed as far as a drip for your tank know problem this will be the cheapest thing you can spend on your tank i think i got like a little over $100 on mine. i can help if you want one we can do it on a weekend. give me a call i got something to show you.
john

I'll give you a call.

 

[new2natives]

have you ordered the tank?
how long does it typically take after you order it, until they deliver it??

 

[BigJ]

have you ordered the tank?
how long does it typically take after you order it, until they deliver it??

He said count on 10 week's.. There slammed from what i gather.