Setting up a 130

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Jack Dempsey
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Hey guys,
I go to pick up my new 130g in a couple hours which i found on craigslist for only about $150. I just have a few questions and stuff, I will be updating the thread as my progress continues...

Anyways, I first have a few questions about filtration. I have an empty 55g which I thought I could use as a sump. Right now I'm still wondering how to set this up, can anyone link me too some sump designs or something? Also- should I drill an overflow in the tank or use an intake pump.

Substrate, I was thinking tile but this may depend on the type of setup I choose.

As for stocking, I had a couple of ideas in mind. I was thinking a tile bottom tank with a red tail payara, a few frontosa and a lei (until/if it outgrows the tank). I also considered a FOWLR tank with some different fish, including some angels, triggers, etc. Still not sure what road to go down...
 
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anyways, just picked up the tank. the stand is homemade, do you guys think it will work??? i can post some better pics of it later. sorry for the poor pic quality, i took them w/mom's p&s since i cant find the cable to my dslr

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and here's my 55, which now looks absolutely tiny compared to this thing... i can only imagine the people on here with 300+ gallon tank...

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Frontosa 4 sure...too small for Aros...
Maybe get some nice cabinet grade plywood and skin the stand...if you go .50" or thicker you'll add tons of strength as well...looks like a great deal for a buck fifty...

I'd be test filling it outside in the garage if you have one...or at least outside the house...be sure to use the stand and make sure it is on FLAT ground...
remember FLAT first and Level second...
 
I think I'm doing saltwater this time around.

The stand & tank are completely level, just checked. I'm going to go spray paint the scratched off section in a minute.

Any other opinions on the stand, otherwise I'll just take zennzzo's suggestion...
 
I'd go fresh if I were u. In a 130, you've got a ton of options, like frontosas :D
 
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