plans for new tank..

[fishingaddict]

i plan on gettin a 135-160 gallon tank to hold my tarpon. now i need suggestions for a stand for the tank. my cousin suggested using cinder blocks.. will that do the job? any other cheap alternatives? what bout filtration? what filtration system should i run? im still a newbie in the game. thanks for the help.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

cinder blocks are cool...drapping some fabric on it will do wonders, just dont get it wet!

 

[Dr Joe]

Concrete blocks not cinder, they are not the same thing.

Use blocks with 2x4 - or 2x6 and liquid nails to hold blocks together.

Don't skimp on blocks, with substrate it'll weight approx. 1600 - 1900lbs.

And know what your flooring is.

Otherwise go with wood - there are several good plans on this forum.

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Uthup_Sump_Filter.html

For a filter go with a wet/dry...

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Uthup_Sump_Filter.html

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Uthup_Sump_Filter.html

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Uthup_Sump_Filter.html

Good luck and keep us posted,

Dr Joe

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[fishingaddict]

cinder blocks, concrete blocks? wats the diff? just wondering..