Would you trade your 75g for a 220g ?

[Cheech]

think before you do the trade... a 220 is definately beautiful, but it can get very expensive.

The tank is one thing, but you'll need a stand, some lighting, gravel, rocks, decorations, filters, heaters, powerheads...

If it's within your budget then go for it.

Let us know what you decide.


btw, I like the avatar!!!

 

[Rallysman]

Go for it. You can always pick up another 75 for cheap.

 

[bpimm]

In a heartbeat... fill it up, make sure it doesnt leak and full speed ahead.

 

[coupedefleur]

75s retail new for about 100 bucks. It doesn't make a lot of sense, does it?

If budget was an issue, I'd use those concrete blocks and screwed-together 2x4's as a stand. You can always cover it with a shower curtain or other screen to pretty it up.

Lighting- shop lights with electronic T8 ballasts for lighting- or make some compact fl. fixtures out of aluminum gutters. Turface for a substrate- it's great for plants, and an $8 50-lb bag of it is so big that it would only take a couple to set up the tank.

Maybe a row of 200 or 150 watt heaters?

With a tank that size you don't need a huge filter, unless you're grossly overloading the tank and overfeeding. Or keeping big messy fish like oscars.

 

[jennfier]

Too good to be true or I must have dithered too long. I'm getting no response from the guy. I guess I'm partially relieved -- I won't have to put out a bunch of money right now to get all the accoutrements for this huge tank. One day, I will get a big tank..one day..