set- up idea

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Ok,

since my 180 doesent seem to please me anymore i thought about turning things around and up a knotch.

my new system would be a 302 gallon acyrlic tank (72'L x 36'W x 27''H). More turning room for my big girl and more room for tank mates and. . . MORE TANKMATES!!! :D

filteration would be a tenecor 100-800 wet-dry filter, whats kool about thses is their ENORMOUS!!! bio media capacity, 40 gallons baby!!! :grinno: , plus they have veery large sump area, thats where im putting my 2 300 watt heaters, (im kind of grateful my fish got ich and my heater breaking, because it made me an excuse to buy two good brand new heater to warm this tan kreally nicely) so i wont have to stick them in the tank and take up space and risk getting hit by my tank busting arow when she gets spooked :eek: , PLUS!!! a better heat distribution, water will be kept at 83 F and aerated well.

This wet dry also has "CARBON GATES" which of coarse hold chemical media, like carbon, but i will use chemipures, water can flow through, making it very efficient, i havent seen any of these carbon chambers in any other wet-dry's.

The pump i would use would be my RIO 32 HF which is rated at 1920 GPH

the return would be a homemade PVC sraybar

as for the intakes they would be dual 2inch diameter thread bulk heads in the side of the tank, with screw in black scrainers, forget the pre-filter!! it takes up space and its anoying to clean, plus its cheaper, i have a friend that can drill the holes for free, hole will be drilled low enough to have 2&1/2 inches between the surface of the water and the top of the tank .

as for water changes, heated water from the sink with a python :thumbsup:

I will also add supplements, like garlic extreme, zoe( sound promising bluedempsey :thumbsup:) and vita-chem.

i submitted an iquiry(spelling) to tenecor and i got this today

tank cost: 1348$
filter cost: 657$
tank purchased with filter- free shipping of the filter :D
shipping for tank: 163$
seeing the best out of you fish in a great set-up. . . priceless

hehe.

I dont thnk its that expensive as i dont have anything else to pay for (car, house, water, etc,etc.). and i can save all i want till i get it, i think ill also be paying for supplies myself as i have done some research and found some place to get stuff cheap :thumbsup: .

just though i share my idea, and maybe "plan" :)
 
is cool... must be nice, not having to figure in any sort of payments (rent, car, gas. utilities, etc...). my question is... where the hell ya going to put a 72' (foot) tank at anyhow...?? last i knew the superdome and the astrodome were both being used....
 
seighten said:
is cool... must be nice, not having to figure in any sort of payments (rent, car, gas. utilities, etc...). my question is... where the hell ya going to put a 72' (foot) tank at anyhow...?? last i knew the superdome and the astrodome were both being used....
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woops

72INCHES!!!x 36INCHES!!!!x 27INCHES!!!!!!! :)

its gunna go right where my 180 gal is after i move it
 
cheap shot, it truly is a sad story, to see what is going on in this part of the u.s. I don't know if you've seen the news lately, not funny at all.
 
seighten said:
is cool... must be nice, not having to figure in any sort of payments (rent, car, gas. utilities, etc...). my question is... where the hell ya going to put a 72' (foot) tank at anyhow...?? last i knew the superdome and the astrodome were both being used....
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LoL. hey del were are u getting this tank from. seems pretty cheap for a 302g Acrylic tank. I saw a 240 for 1650$ and yours is only 200$(about) and u are getteing a filter(well 300$ if I add shiping) I am looking for a tank for my Aro and i can;t find a good deal(plus i need to get a job. gana ask my LFS that i go to alot if i can work the weekends(danm school or i would work more) but still i would be able to help him, get money, and be around fish all day:D:D:D) my frineds are trying to get jobs at any place they can it is pretty hard to find one when your 16 but o well. i would rather just work somedays out of the week and hang with my buds when im off but if theyt get jobs ill be alone all the time :( so i would probly get a job for something to do :) It would be nice cause im like u no payments so it could all go to the FISH :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes: but back to u srry i kinda ramblked on for a min. That sounds like a nice tank. I would try the bare bottom tank and see if u like it but if u don't u can just drain some water and add some sand or gravel. And if u do u can make your dad happy by add some dacorations and mabe a big fish he likes so he will leave your tank alone lol(i read the thing about your ich and i do 50% every week so don't let him bully u(i know i know i should post in the other one but im here so meh)) Well as soon as u get it post some pics k :)
 
FlammingWoodChuck said:
LoL. hey del were are u getting this tank from. seems pretty cheap for a 302g Acrylic tank. I saw a 240 for 1650$ and yours is only 200$(about) and u are getteing a filter(well 300$ if I add shiping) I am looking for a tank for my Aro and i can;t find a good deal(plus i need to get a job. gana ask my LFS that i go to alot if i can work the weekends(danm school or i would work more) but still i would be able to help him, get money, and be around fish all day:D:D:D) my frineds are trying to get jobs at any place they can it is pretty hard to find one when your 16 but o well. i would rather just work somedays out of the week and hang with my buds when im off but if theyt get jobs ill be alone all the time :( so i would probly get a job for something to do :) It would be nice cause im like u no payments so it could all go to the FISH :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes: but back to u srry i kinda ramblked on for a min. That sounds like a nice tank. I would try the bare bottom tank and see if u like it but if u don't u can just drain some water and add some sand or gravel. And if u do u can make your dad happy by add some dacorations and mabe a big fish he likes so he will leave your tank alone lol(i read the thing about your ich and i do 50% every week so don't let him bully u(i know i know i should post in the other one but im here so meh)) Well as soon as u get it post some pics k :)
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www.tenecor.com

click Custom on the left hand side under aquariums, submitted an inquiry on the tank you want that the other listing's on the site dont have, an their'll get back to you on the price. I asked about the shipping and they sent a reply right away. their GREEEEEEEAAAAAAAT :D
 
FlammingWoodChuck said:
LoL. hey del were are u getting this tank from. seems pretty cheap for a 302g Acrylic tank. I saw a 240 for 1650$ and yours is only 200$(about) and u are getteing a filter(well 300$ if I add shiping) I am looking for a tank for my Aro and i can;t find a good deal(plus i need to get a job. gana ask my LFS that i go to alot if i can work the weekends(danm school or i would work more) but still i would be able to help him, get money, and be around fish all day:D:D:D) my frineds are trying to get jobs at any place they can it is pretty hard to find one when your 16 but o well. i would rather just work somedays out of the week and hang with my buds when im off but if theyt get jobs ill be alone all the time :( so i would probly get a job for something to do :) It would be nice cause im like u no payments so it could all go to the FISH :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes: but back to u srry i kinda ramblked on for a min. That sounds like a nice tank. I would try the bare bottom tank and see if u like it but if u don't u can just drain some water and add some sand or gravel. And if u do u can make your dad happy by add some dacorations and mabe a big fish he likes so he will leave your tank alone lol(i read the thing about your ich and i do 50% every week so don't let him bully u(i know i know i should post in the other one but im here so meh)) Well as soon as u get it post some pics k :)
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i need a job too, found a place at my local shelter, 8.75$ an hour, not bad for starters :), need car first, then job, then CHA CHING!!! :D then tank :) . part time i would need to work too, but i would work every opurtunity i have when i dont have school or hwk.
 
ok, cabouta... i do see yer point... but, as i am NOT one of the idiots in this country that re-elected the clue-less "dubya" to office "the one guy that could have affected a different response to this tragedy" i feel i can take some liberties... besides, it WAS A JOKE!!!!

delgado.. i truly hope ya did not take offense to my comments (such as neo-con cabouta has..!!!!)... was just messin!
 
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