riksworld

Hi all,

just orderd my new tank form a LFS, allready have 2 x 200ltrs up and running, just after some advice

the new tank is 6ft long, 2.5ft high and 2ft in depth, the tank will have a sump preinstalled into the cabinet with some t5 lights running, the weir will be built into the tank so no messing about with external boxes, the toal size including the stand comes in at 6ft high, 6ft long and 2ft depth, time for some step ladders i think

ive got the internal size as around 800 litres with the sump running as well, proberbly be a tropical setup as i know this or am i wasting this tank size with a tropical setup?

would i need 2 heaters for this setup as its alot of water?
whats the best fish to keep in such a big tank?
any other advice on such a large tank?

if you have any advice or comments about stocking and running a tank please reply

any posts would be thanked

aquarist48

Hello Riksworld and Welcome to Fish Lore. Congrats on ordering the new large tank. According to my chart it's around 210g to225g's?

I'll let others give you stocking ideas. I would suggest having 2 heaters, one on each side of the tank. It will help you to keep a stable temperature and eliminate cold spots in the tank. The links below will be a big help to you and are crucial to fish keeping.
The Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
Four Methods of Fish Less Cycling
Best of luck and keep us posted. I hope you enjoy the site. Lots of good information and friendly members.
Ken

Beth1965

Welcome to FIshlore. I wish I could give you some stocking ideas from experience with such a large tank but can not.
What kind of fish did you have in mind or do you like?

riksworld

i pretty much like all fish, ive currently got

cat fish
oscars
plecs
danios
clown
barbs
gurmi

thinking now about starting a unusall style of tank, maybe unsuall type fish?

Fishnugget43

105 Neon Tetras... O.o