75 gallon - What do I need?

So I really want a big tank. I have my eyes on a 75 gallon. I'm trying to do research as far as an approximate cost of this investment. But I'm not sure exactly what I need. So far I think I need the following:
75 gallon tank
75 gallon tank stand
gravel
thermometer
heater
filter
plants/decorations
Anything else?
I already have a 29 gallon tank so I have Prime, etc. and a master test kit.
What else do I need and any best guesses as far as what the total cost should be?

 

I would also try and get some large/oversized nets. (They are only a few dollars)

What about bubblewands/aerators? (they vary in cost but the aerator could be bought for under $20 then it depends on what type of aeration you want - wand, decor etc)

Magnetic glass cleaner - for this size I would say under $15/20

You didn't mention lights - I can't even guestimate those!


- Nibog

 

you don't need an aerator or glass cleaner IMO

 

The tank I'm looking at comes with a hood and lights.
I love bubbles so of course I would want an air pump, etc.

 

Have you put any thought into what type of filtration you will be using? Hang on filters, Canister? Myself I would suggest a couple Whisper PF-60. I am a huge fan of WAY over filtering my tank. But there are many options there!

 

I would deffinently go for 2 times what you need regarding filteration.

 

So get 2 filters or just a bigger one? What's better the hang on the back filters or a canister filter?
I'm only familiar with the hang on the back type filters.

 

I would do a canister filter with a tank that big.

 

ill have 2 hang on the back AND canister on my 55. I just depends how heavy a stock you want

 

So would a EHEIM Classic External Canister filter Model: 2217/UT 159G work well for a 75 gallon tank? Or should I get the 2215/UT 92G model?

 

if you can afford it, bigger is always better, but either should be fine.

 

I'm have a fairly new 75 gallon. I use an Eheim 2073 canster filter. I prefer canisters on this size tank. A good quality one is very efficient and keeps the water excellant. Some prefer hang on the back filters but I like to keep the back of my tanks up close to the wall. Look at this filter real close on Eheims web site. It has 3 media trays and has a spray bar water return system. I like it because it gives the return water plenty of aireation which the water needs to support fish.t is so quite you can not hear it run. Cleaning it is a snap. Shut off one lever valve on top unplug unit remove hose adapter on top of filter remove it from the stand and that's all open top for cleaning the filter pads and reinstalling it all plug hose adapter back in plug in and move the lever back to run and it self primes itself. In bought mine online and got free shipping. My LFS had the same but for $30.00 to $40.00 more plus I had to travel top get it. I like the 75 because it gives the fish plenty of room to move. I have primarly Rainbows in mine. If you can get it it will make a beautiful show tank. Good luck

 

Personally I'm a fan of using an HOB and a Canister on bigger tanks. I have a Smaller canister on my 75 and then a canister that is sized to the tank. I also have a power head in the tank to keep things moving. My fish love the current it creates, thou they did take a bit to get used to it.

Personally If I was to redo this tank I would have gotten a bigger HOB filter and a slightly smaller power head than I got. Thou the movement does keep the water moving in the tank and allow for great filtration.

 

I also agree with pirahnah3 I also use in my 75 a Koralia Evoultion 550gph power head in the tank for water movement which to me is important. The fish also like it as if they are in river current. They are always in the current swimming. I have LED lighting on a timer so I do not have to flip switches. Once the tank is up and running you can always add to it a little at a time. In the 75 you want at least a 300 watt heater espically if you ever have to raise the temp up for an Ich problem etc. The bigger the tank everything has to be a little more to support it.