View Full Version : My New 300 gallon
Dkarc
02-20-2009, 11:27 PM
Thought I would post pics of my new 300 gallon tank currently in the process of cycling. Should be ready for fish in a month or so. Stand, cabinetry, sump, etc was built by myself and my Dad. Only thing we didnt build was the tank itself. Instead of trying to basically do a dead lift on a tank this size with 3 men, we got smart and used a heavy duty engine lift with a spreader bar. Went up nice and easy. The tank is from Glass Cages and has built in overflows. It will be primarily stocked with discus and a few other smaller fish (tetras, loaches, etc). The last few pics are without the finished doors attached. I will try to get some newer pics showing the finished cabinetry sometime soon.
-Ryan
Dustydar
02-20-2009, 11:35 PM
Hi, I think you have a very nice aquarium. I was wondering, if my eyes are correct, Now I don't know the answer, But if that is an entertainment unit on both sides of the tank, would the sound some how effect the fish?
Dkarc
02-20-2009, 11:44 PM
Hi, I think you have a very nice aquarium. I was wondering, if my eyes are correct, Now I don't know the answer, But if that is an entertainment unit on both sides of the tank, would the sound some how effect the fish?
Those are basic cabinets that are used to house all the electronics and whatnot. Just makes the entire presentation of the tank nicer looking IMO.
-Ryan
derekp
02-21-2009, 12:00 AM
Man thats big. Is that a 125 Gallon sump underneath?
Rbishop
02-21-2009, 6:31 AM
Terrific!! Great idea on the engine lift.
duke33
02-21-2009, 7:28 AM
Right on! Looking good, keep us updated.
ChrisK
02-21-2009, 7:30 AM
Very nice tank
Weezer
02-21-2009, 7:39 AM
Nice tank, i also noticed you used foam under the tank, good idea.....:)
jm1212
02-21-2009, 9:57 AM
you could have some plants growing in that bottom tank...
johnlarson66
02-21-2009, 10:15 AM
Awesome. Keep us updated. I am jealous.
bluerat
02-21-2009, 11:41 AM
its mahoosive....looking foward to see it up and running
Vicious_Fish
02-21-2009, 12:00 PM
Nice tank! Can't wait to see it up and running.
grannylvsfish
02-21-2009, 12:04 PM
wow fun, and Im looking forward to seeing more!!!!!!!
cam191919
02-21-2009, 12:49 PM
very nice
jpappy789
02-21-2009, 1:46 PM
sweet!
Emerica88
02-21-2009, 7:03 PM
What are the stocking plans?
Mgamer20o0
02-27-2009, 1:30 AM
looks great good luck
Dkarc
02-28-2009, 12:38 PM
Thanks y'all. It has most definetly been a lot of work to get it to where it is now. Still cycling and hopefully be ready for a few fish soon
What are the stocking plans?
Going to stock it with discus mostly....along with other fish (tetras, loaches, etc).
-Ryan
timbo83
02-28-2009, 12:55 PM
thats an awsome tank. cant wait to see more pics.
irishspy
02-28-2009, 4:06 PM
What a neat project! Tell us more about the plumbing -- are the two tanks underneath (I think I saw two....) both sumps?
What a neat project! Tell us more about the plumbing -- are the two tanks underneath (I think I saw two....) both sumps?
Sump I custom built myself...has 2 chambers for biological filtration. Pumps are 2 Iwaki RLXT-40. Heater will be a 1,000W with a Ranco controller. Pretty straightforward plumbing setup...
-Ryan