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Title: 150 gallon tank
Post by: b125killer on January 11, 2015, 07:36:12 PM
Here is the start of my new tank. I still need to get plants for it. once I know everyone is doing good I'll put the other discus in there.
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y461/b125killer/4cf80866-1eea-4cde-bd8e-4ea7d21f783f_zpsa7946bdf.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/b125killer/media/4cf80866-1eea-4cde-bd8e-4ea7d21f783f_zpsa7946bdf.jpg.html)

This is the male Elephant Ear Betta. He's a little hard to take a pic of, the little guy is on non-stop mode! I guess is I started out in a cup and found my way into a big tank I wouldn't want to stop swimming either!
   (http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y461/b125killer/c58ae382-ad4f-4f57-9126-c9c456c7b7f1_zps0c5658cf.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/b125killer/media/c58ae382-ad4f-4f57-9126-c9c456c7b7f1_zps0c5658cf.jpg.html)

This is my new discus. I was told it's a honeycomb? He seemed so lonely in the big tank by him self. So I put In two stunted fish to keep him company. One of Jon's L144 plecos photo bombed the pic! LOL
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y461/b125killer/76855a97-df19-4d67-b529-093156d22cdd_zps29889353.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/b125killer/media/76855a97-df19-4d67-b529-093156d22cdd_zps29889353.jpg.html)

(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y461/b125killer/bdb86665-a127-4494-b001-f8e7bed9b720_zps6b10ee3e.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/b125killer/media/bdb86665-a127-4494-b001-f8e7bed9b720_zps6b10ee3e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: Mugwump on January 11, 2015, 07:41:38 PM
I like it....nice job Scott.....white sand???...plants will help a lot too....it'll 'mellow' out the light a bit....
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: b125killer on January 11, 2015, 07:59:46 PM
The discus are around 4 inches. They look lost in there. Lot's of room to stretch there fins. I'll get plants at the GCCA swap.
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: Mugwump on January 11, 2015, 08:12:59 PM
Quote from: b125killer on January 11, 2015, 07:59:46 PM
The discus are around 4 inches. They look lost in there. Lot's of room to stretch there fins. I'll get plants at the GCCA swap.

...that's pretty good size tank tho.... ;D....what's the foot print....six footer??
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: b125killer on January 11, 2015, 08:22:10 PM
it's 60x24x24, Not as long as most 150g. It's wider and has the rounded corners, that's hard to see in the pic.
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: Mugwump on January 11, 2015, 08:25:20 PM
Quote from: b125killer on January 11, 2015, 08:22:10 PM
it's 60x24x24, Not as long as most 150g. It's wider and has the rounded corners, that's hard to see in the pic.


Sweet....I've seen those...glass tops and all??
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: b125killer on January 11, 2015, 08:37:02 PM
yep, it came with lights, but i didn't like them. They where power compact and saltwater lights. It would cost more to replace the bulbs then the new light cost. I also got a fluval 406 and filstar xp4.   
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: wsantia1 on January 12, 2015, 05:46:13 AM
Looks great Scott.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: JR on January 12, 2015, 07:02:13 AM
Very nice Scott
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: Ron Sower on January 12, 2015, 11:57:48 AM
If I may ask, Scott, how much did you pay for it?  I'm not trying to be rude, and you could PM me if you don't want to publicize.  I'm looking for a 75g tank, stand, canopy and glass tops to replace my 55g. Mainly I want the 48x18 footprint so I can grow more plants than I can in the 36x18 I have now. Also, It will allow a couple more fish.

I have usually paid $1/gal for tank only.  I saw a 65g on CL last night for $150 that has the footprint, stand, canopy and glass lids. It is 18'' tall so that will allow more light to the plants too. If I'm over the crud I had yesterday, I think I will go see it today after I go see a client. $2 per gallon is great around here for the complete setup. I don't need any filters or substrate.
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: PaulineMi on January 12, 2015, 03:46:10 PM
Quote from: b125killer on January 11, 2015, 08:37:02 PM
yep, it came with lights, but i didn't like them. They where power compact and saltwater lights. It would cost more to replace the bulbs then the new light cost. I also got a fluval 406 and filstar xp4.

Good move on changing light fixtures. I had a PC light fixture a while back. Those bulbs get very HOT!
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: b125killer on January 12, 2015, 04:21:59 PM
Ron I paid for $350 the hole set up. I sold the lightning and one of the filters for $150. But I also paid $140 for the new lights. If the tank is different I'll pay more.  Like the round corners or a bow front.
Title: Re: 150 gallon tank
Post by: Ron Sower on January 13, 2015, 11:41:09 AM
I'd call that a good deal!