New start.

[Nicole W]

This is my new tank.
It needs a bit of work but I still have a bit to learn.
I am getting it resealed then I will get a cabinet.
Filter ECT ECT.
Then in a few months new fish.

[ericNH]

Well that's a nice-sized tank! Is it a 125 gallon? You have tons of space in there. Have fun setting it up :)

[Nicole W]

It is a 6ft by 2ft by 2ft
And thank you I will

[brewmaster15]

That will be one very nice tank for discus! You should consider documenting your journey here..http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumdisplay.php?365-Our-Tank-Journals

We can move this thread there if you decide to.

Have fun,
AL

[Akili]

It is a 6ft by 2ft by 2ft
And thank you I will 180 Gal in North America. Lots of room. Looking forward to what it is going to look like.

[briztoon]

Hey Nicole.

Awesome tank. Instead of looking at canister filters, consider having your tank drilled and putting a sump under it. As it's a long term project you should have time to investigate the best sump design for a discus tank.


I'm sure there are many people on SD that can offer advice.

Also it might be worth visiting the Aquarium Society of Victoria. You learn 100 times more stuff talking to people face to face at club meetings, and they often can help point you to where you can get stuff done a lot cheaper than paying full retail price.

https://www.facebook.com/asofv/

http://www.edas.com.au

[rickztahone]

That will be one very nice tank for discus! You should consider documenting your journey here..http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumdisplay.php?365-Our-Tank-Journals

We can move this thread there if you decide to.

Have fun,
AL
That would make a great addition to that section :)


Hey Nicole.

Awesome tank. Instead of looking at canister filters, consider having your tank drilled and putting a sump under it. As it's a long term project you should have time to investigate the best sump design for a discus tank.


I'm sure there are many people on SD that can offer advice.

Also it might be worth visiting the Aquarium Society of Victoria. You learn 100 times more stuff talking to people face to face at club meetings, and they often can help point you to where you can get stuff done a lot cheaper than paying full retail price.

https://www.facebook.com/asofv/

http://www.edas.com.au
Great advice. I'd personally go with a sump as well

[pastry]

Hell yeah Nicole!

[Nicole W]

Thank you all.
It will be good to move the thread.
I will look into the sump filter even though I have no idea what it is.
I saw a video with a tank that had white tiles in it so I might look at doing that too.
Let the journey begin.

[Nicole W]

Hi can you move this thread to the tank journals please.

[rickztahone]

Hi can you move this thread to the tank journals please.
Done

[Jack L]

After trying nearly every type of filter over the years I now use a sump, I don't think I would have a tank without a sump again.

[rickztahone]

After trying nearly every type of filter over the years I now use a sump, I don't think I would have a tank without a sump again.

+1

[woopaul5]

After trying nearly every type of filter over the years I now use a sump, I don't think I would have a tank without a sump again.

I own 2 fluval fx6 canister filters... With that being said I wish I wasn't lazy and scared and own a sump

[Nicole W]

I have been looking around and it is a bit expensive. I will ask the Husband if he could help.
I think we can do it, just need to see a working sump. To see where the holes have to be and stuff.

[briztoon]

As I mentioned earlier Nicole, Check out the club links. I have seen photos of the club house, and they have quite a few tanks set up and running. They might have a few tanks with sumps at the club house, if not, a few of the club members work in LFS and often LFS have show tanks set up with sumps, especially if it's a salt water tank. The cost of a sump will be about the same cost as a good canister filter. Of course if you buy retail, it will be about the same, but if you can buy the sump tank itself second hand, then you can customise the media, etc.

Are you on any Melbourne/Victorian Aquarium buy and sell FB groups?

[rickztahone]

I have been looking around and it is a bit expensive. I will ask the Husband if he could help.
I think we can do it, just need to see a working sump. To see where the holes have to be and stuff.

Check out my sump in my signature