i just recieved a 280gal tank

[yoko206]

Hello everyone! my co-worker gave me a free used 280gal glass tank, it came with 3 air pumps. i do not know what to do with it, i want to put some fishes in there, but i have no clue on what to buy, i want some bigs fishes like pacus or arowanas. what should i do?

[Tyler718]

Originally posted by yoko206
Hello everyone! my co-worker gave me a free used 280gal glass tank, it came with 3 air pumps. i do not know what to do with it?

You can send it to me!!!:D

Actually welcome to AC.

I'm not sure on your fish keeping experience, but I would suggest reading everything you can on cycling a tank, types of fish you want to keep, filteration, etc.... This would be a good start.

[Huyzel]

I totally agree with tyler.

1. read up on cycling.
2. set up that tank and start cycling.
3. while you are cycling, surf around to find out about options for fish etc.
4. decide what you want.
5. study everything you can about the fish you've decided on.
6. continue to wait for you tank to finish cycling.
7. get fishes when cycled

:D

have fun!!
Huy

PS congrats on having such wonderful co-workers :eek:

[cacti]

You can sell it to me............How much?;)

[Tightdog1]

first figure out what fishes you want then get everything else according to what kind of fish you picked.

[NJ Devils Fan]

Welcome to AC. :)

Like everyone said, do some research. I am making a site and will give you a link once if finish my "Getting Started" page.

[NJ Devils Fan]

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[Unome]

280 GALLONS!!!! Way to go!!!!!! I envy you. I can imagine what kind of fish I would consider putting up a tank that large.

Wait....do I wanna go FW or SW with this one?

Hhhhhmmmmmm....decisions......decisions.......:D

[Harry Tolen]

What are the dimensions of the tank? You can get to 280 gallons with a couple of sizes, and length vs. depth vs. height would affect some possible recommendations.

[viboy]

A 280 gallon tank with 3 air pumps? I am hoping that he donated some filters, heaters, etc. or else you are still looking at some serious cash to get that thing running...... not that I would EVER give it back.

Have fun.

[NJ Devils Fan]

Yea, that will be some serious dough. I wonder what he did with everything else.

[superjohnny]

First you need to figure out how much load the floor can bear. It is going to weigh a lot... like way over a ton... probably closer to a ton and a half. Most floors cannot support that kind of weight without being reinforced.

Also, make sure it doesn't leak before you put it in your livingroom ;)

Have fun. Partial water changes are going to be around 90 gallons :eek: Hope you have a strong back :D