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May 6th, 2009
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| New tank - FREE
Last edited by Amanda; May 6th, 2009 at 08:57 PM.
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May 6th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| looks like someone has their work cut out for them ! But it'll be fun, right? You posted the before pic, now we wait to see the after 
nice tank stand, did that come with  | |
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May 6th, 2009
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| testing my question mark because I didn't insert that confused-smiley guy
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May 6th, 2009
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| Yeah, it came with everything pictured. Anyone have any idea about that crazy filter? Idk what it is. lol.
Also, I took the dimensions - L 48 W 18 H 30.5
That comes out to 114 gal. | |
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May 6th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| oh well, confused-smiley-guy has a mind of his own I guess  | |
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May 6th, 2009
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| Can anyone help me out with the filter question? | |
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May 6th, 2009
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| Picture 1 and 6 is a wet/dry (trickle) filter. Impressive  Looks like you'll need a pump for it - a humble suggestion HERE 
Dimension of the tank LED me to find it is a 110 XH from HERE
That tank would awesome for Discus, Angelfish and even African cichlids.
Nice acquisition Amanda, nice one indeed.
Last edited by ≈ D ≈; May 6th, 2009 at 10:18 PM.
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May 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| WOW! That is an amazing tank! I can't wait to see what you do with it. I can't believe it was free  | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| That is an awesome filter! See all dem bio-balls? The top pic and the 2nd from the bottom go together. It's an outside wet/dry canister filter. Yup, yer gonna need a powerhead of some sort. At 114g I'd go with at least 300gph.
You lucky lil Amanda you  | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| The other large filter that is in the basket looks like a Whisper 5. Too, it looks like a smaller Whisper in the same basket. The first picture attaches to the large box with the red bio balls. The red bio balls is where your good bacteria collects and should never be cleaned once you start the tank. Looks like some brick sponges in there with the red balls, those should only be cleaned in a bucket of used tank water, never rinsed under tap water. This also collects your good bacteria to cycle your tank.
Looks like you've gotten a good find there! Would love pictures once you have everything set up. (looks like there may be a bottle of NOVA AQUA (for stress relief and I use it myself) | 
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May 7th, 2009
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| I have no idea how that type of filter works, lol. So I'll have to do some research. Man is that tank HEAVY. Took 3 of us to move it.
I mainly wanted the tank for my Cons when they get older, but it's going to be a NW cichlid tank. Still considering the Oscar, would the filter be okay with one? | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Yeah, that filter will be fine. You can always add another later on when the Oscar gets bigger. Thats what I did. | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| The box filter should be fine but it depends on what GPH pump you have. DrsFosterSmith.com has them and much cheaper than a local fish store ( LFS). I have a wet dry system and I use a Mag Drive 950 (950gph) for my 155g tank. I don't think you'll need one quiet that large (pump that is), but it also lists all options as far as size is concerned. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...90&pcatid=4590
This will show you what I'm talking about
Last edited by aquarist48; May 7th, 2009 at 07:29 AM.
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May 7th, 2009
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| Wow, this is confusing. I'm sure I'll have more questions when I actually begin to set it up, but that's not going to be for a few months. I DO have to ckean it though, it was in a garage for 5 years - there was a dead mouse in the tank when I got it. Yucky yucky. | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| Wow Amanda, That's really cool. congrats on the tank! Quote:
Originally Posted by joy1125  testing my question mark because I didn't insert that confused-smiley guy
? | Joy, Your question mark is fine, 3 question marks in a row make that confused smiley guy. lol | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| Have fun with it and keep us posted. I think you can make it into a great display. The filters are not difficult to figure out so I'm sure you'll be fine there. | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| WOW! I can't believe you got that for free - and I thought my free 55g tank find was good! | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| ANY free tank is a good deal!! lol.
This is going to be my show tank, it's going to be my baby.
Since there are 2 light strips, I'm thinking planted.
The bulbs are different sizes also, one is thinner than the other - do you think it's two types of bulbs? | |
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May 7th, 2009
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| Quite possibly.
The thicker bulbs look like T-12's and the thinner one looks like it is a T-8 bulb; although what actual types can't be seen. The bulb print (near the ends of each bulb) will clarify that for you.
If and when you go to replace them, get T-8 bulbs as they are more effiecient. They can be used in those light units.
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May 7th, 2009
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| Oh and regarding the tank itself, don't forget to water test it (outside) for leaks after you clean it. Wouldn't want to have a puddle inside now would we | |
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May 7th, 2009
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May 7th, 2009
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| I'll check the bulbs tomorrow, since finals will FINALLY be over & I'll have some time. lol | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| The old owner of the tank e-mailed me, and they had Pirhanas in the tank before they took it down. Interetsing, since they're illegal in NY. lol. | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Amanda Yeah, it came with everything pictured. Anyone have any idea about that crazy filter? Idk what it is. lol.
Also, I took the dimensions - L 48 W 18 H 30.5
That comes out to 114 gal. | not to rain on a parade, but im getting 82.39 gallons...why is mine so different?  http://www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| lol, when I did it it comes up 114 gal.
Ah, I know why. the LENGTH is the WIDTH on that site.
And they use depth instead on width. | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| huge difference in 114 gal and 82 so hmmm | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| This tank is the same dimensions as a 75 gal., except it's much taller. It's a monster of a tank. | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| the length is the same as width on that site I agree..but wonder why such a difference in size? iits still measuring the same area? still should be the same dont ya think ? with the same measurements of the 75 gal, except 9 inches taller....either way, great find especially for free!!!! what site did you use to measure it? | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| I just used the site you listed, and it came to 114 gal., and I used fishlore's calc, and it came to 114 gal.
W - 48
H - 30.5
D - 18 | |
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May 8th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Amanda I just used the site you listed, and it came to 114 gal., and I used fishlore's calc, and it came to 114 gal.
W - 48
H - 30.5
D - 18 | major brunette moment for meeeeee! I put in 13 for D ...dont have a clue where I got that sowwwwwwwwy dahlink!  | |
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