Yes BK, I think they were tired of having it collect dust on the showroom floor and as mentioned, knew it wouldn't be the last time I would hand over the plastic on a large purchase LOL
150 Gallon Build Thread ... From the Start
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Yes BK, I think they were tired of having it collect dust on the showroom floor and as mentioned, knew it wouldn't be the last time I would hand over the plastic on a large purchase LOL
I think 2 2217 will be borderline. I know they are rated each for 150 or so gallons but i got a 2215 (rated for 93gallons) on a 55g tank and no way is that enough.
Try looking at some of the 2026-28 models or the 2250(or even fluval fx5)
I AGREE!!!
It sounds like the plan is for heavily planted and 'heavily' stocked. Even in that configuration, I think one Fluval FX5 would be more than enough and might cost less than 2 Eheim units at the end of the day. Where you looking for weekly water changes? Biweekly?
Hey there CFSINC. Just looking over the thread and am in agreement with previous suggestions regarding the filters. 2 2217's would be borderline for that size planted aquarium, especially in the initial startup, considering that most of the plants from TWS are grown terrestrially and will have to go through a adaptation period in which you will be getting a lot of dead matter. FX5 would be a great choice; also some of the larger Eheim's like the Eheim Pro 3 or the 2260. Depending where you put the output of the filter you might have to deflect it somehow though. I know in my 100 with 2 2217's I had to deflect the spray bar’s off the back. Otherwise there was a torrent of water and my plants had trouble holding on with the initial startup.
I am planning on using 2 Rena XP3's on my 150. and possibly an AC110 as well. I find the renas to be more cost effective than the eheims (and easier to use/prime/maintain). I didn't like my eheim 2217 nearly as much as my XP3.
Okay, where were we?? Sorry, have been away from the computer for a couple of days. Looks like there has been some great feedback and ideas.
First off, your price was crazy low Vader - could never pass a deal like that (lol). I am looking at nearly $2,000 from the LFS for the 150 with same stand and canopy. Wow! Way over the top I think.
I would certainly consider building my own stand and canopy but still need to get the price of the tank down. Not too sure about buying a "used" tank - just don't want to go the resealing / what if it leaks route.
Question: LFS best place for the tank? No way to really order online is there?
Brings back the question - tall or not? Boy, the tall is a sweet looking tank! The reaching in is not the biggest concern (6'5" and a step stool - lol) - the ground cover plants growing is my real concern. Just not sure if I can get the glosso to root (boy it looks good in my 45 now), or another ground cover plant would work / look better!!
Very nice looking stand and I appreciate the offer. I don't have a table saw or miter saw - but the neighbor across the street does (perfect). I may just be taking you up on the stand help!
Thanks for the info on the lights - still up in the air there. Have to make the normal / tall tank decision I guess. It would help if the LFS would have had the normal in stock as well as the tall. A side-by-side comparison would be good.
The wet/dry route may be a bit much for my skill level (lol). A couple of Eheim 2250's will likely be the direction I go.
Thanks for all the input - it helps a great deal!!
