Suggestions for 150g rr tank

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I got a 150g rr tank complete with sump, t5 lighting, etc. I've kept a variety of freshwater and marine fish, most recently a reef, but want to go back to freshwater. Marine/reef is just too much of a PITA what with the need to use RO/DI for top offs, etc.

I'm looking for suggestions on uses for this tank. I'm thinking a freshwater planted tank (maybe amazon basin oriented). My main considerations are: (1) ease of maintenance; (2) ease of maintenance; and (3) beauty and interest. I just do not have much time to upkeep the tank or I'd do a reef. I want to create something that is somewhat self-sustaining and interesting to watch.

In that regard, I'm thinking about inital setup issues. For example, I'm trying to decide whether to use the overflows/sump or just plug the bulkheads and use an undergravel filter. Other considerations are stocking, filtration etc. Ideas and approachs are welcome. Hit me up with ideas.

I've had a bunch of freshwater tanks but never one bigger than 55 gallons. I'm excited about getting some fish in this thing.

Eric
 
I was thinking about the planted discus tank. I used to keep those guys and love them. Any suggestions re: filtration? I always used an undergravel filter but now I have these nifty overflows and a sump ... I'm thinking about going wet/dry instead (or in addition to!). Thoughts? Should I use the sump or junk it and go with the UG approach (maybe with some max-jets on the outlets for extra pull)? Should I add other filters other than the UG?

I gotta say that my freshwater systems were super simple, cheap, and effective. Always UG filter, an airstone, and a simple flourescent light -- and things always did really well. Never did any water changes (just added top off with a real change maybe every 6 months). Reading around it seems like the freshwater game has gotten WAY more complex. Looking for some "best practice" pointers regarding filtration and the like.
 
Do you want planted or non planted? With a huge tank like that, I would recommend planted, just because of the attention it's going to draw. You can start off with low light and extremely hardy plants. Jaysen has a 125 gallon and mgamer20o0 has a 120 gallon, both of which are low tech and look amazing. Canisters are best for a planted tank and heavier bioload, but you can go with more powerful HOBs(or both).

I personally am fond of a large tank with tons of small fish. JMO :)
 
thanks
 
I have a bare bottom 150 with a couple of fully grown Oscars in it. Maintenance is every easy and quick by vacuuming the bottom with a Python.

Oscars are very interesting fish to keep. They have personalities and are very much pets.
 
yea with a tank like that, you can get cool fish. a pair of red devils with a bunch of same sexed cons and bristlenose plecos would be sick
 
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