Ideas needed 110g tall tank

So I happened to luck across a free 110g tank.. full set up (everything included except fish) now I need ideas... I have a couple of ways I want to go but can't decide.... I want back sand bottom this I am certain of...I want to do a planted tank but I also want to do a cichlid tank but having trouble deciding between cichlids... it's 110 tall... btw 2 fluval cannister filters are coming with it...

 

I'm not great at tank planning but I just wanted to chime in and say..SO jealous.

 

Wow that sounds so nice! What are the types of ciclids you're considering?

 

A flower horn may be a good choice. It just depends on the temp and pH of the tank. Or an oscar. Just depends on what you are looking for.

 

I wanna do African cichlids... thinking haps and or peacocks... or just peacocks with some dither fish like a school of diamond or Congo tetras and a pleco or 2....

 

What are the dimensions of the tank? That will seriously affect your stocking suggestions I think. If you want chic lids.. then you probably want input from LeoDiaz or hampalong. Good luck! Pictures please!

 

What are the dimensions of the tank? That will seriously affect your stocking suggestions I think. If you want chic lids.. then you probably want input from LeoDiaz or hampalong. Good luck! Pictures please!

I know more about cichlids than 'chic lids', () but LeoDiaz can help with Rifts more than I can.

 

Tank is 48x32x18... 119.7 gallons so let's call it 120 gallons

 

Oh the peacocks are so pretty! Just saw a tank of them for the first time at my lfs the other day so many bright colors!

 

So many options I don't know where to begin.. this is exciting... Lord knows I am thankful I have 2 cycled tanks at home so to cycle this one will be a breeze....
I want to do a black sand bottom.. with a black rock background.. with lots of stones/rock caves.. with some plants.... I know they like to uh dig so was thinking maybe Java ferns attached to some drift wood to start........just deciding on fish is so hard right now

 

Tank is 48x32x18... 119.7 gallons so let's call it 120 gallons

Using the internal dimensions it's more like 113, but allowing for substrate and decor, and the fact that it won't be filled to the rI'm it will be more like about 100 gallons of actual water.

 

Pfft lol way to rain on my parade.... lol!

 

So we pick up the tank tomorrow.... I will get it set up and cycling this weekend (friday) and will post pictures... this is going to be a fun build weeee

 

Tank is here... and it has come with everything... a fluval 406..complete with all the carbon and well everything 2 eheim heaters... a massive light bar.. drift wood ×2 and a stand.....
Now do I get a power head and pump or an air pump?
I know I want sand bottom... and Texas holey rock.. with a black background!

 

So I happened to luck across a free 110g tank.. full set up (everything included except fish) now I need ideas... I have a couple of ways I want to go but can't decide.... I want back sand bottom this I am certain of...I want to do a planted tank but I also want to do a cichlid tank but having trouble deciding between cichlids... it's 110 tall... btw 2 fluval cannister filters are coming with it...

You are the luckiest person alive, to have come across this for free

 

Tank is here... and it has come with everything... a fluval 406..complete with all the carbon and well everything 2 eheim heaters... a massive light bar.. drift wood ×2 and a stand.....
Now do I get a power head and pump or an air pump?
I know I want sand bottom... and Texas holey rock.. with a black background!

I would go crazy and choose angels lol. with amazon swords! by the way where did you find/get this FREE tank from?

 

I recommend the Congo tetras, had them in my 55 gallon but when full grown they got too big and drove my pearl gourami crazy zipping all over the place. But in yours they would be great. They are beautifu. I had 6 males, 2 females.

 

I recommend the Congo tetras, had them in my 55 gallon but when full grown they got too big and drove my pearl gourami crazy zipping all over the place. But in yours they would be great. They are beautifu. I had 6 males, 2 females.

Congo tetras are SO gorgeous

 

It was from my hubby's uncle who had to move and couldn't take it with him....