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[OliveFish05]

After we move up to PA, I may sell some of the freshwater tanks, and put that money towards a monster reef tank. (I’m thinking a 125g)

That sounds awesome. Finally get your Lion fish?

If I had a 125 gallon tank (which there one for only $240 on my local Craigslist, I’m trying to talk my mom into it) I would do an incredible freshwater biotope, such as the Parana River, down by the Paraguay River. Bloodfin Tetras, Buenos Aires tetras, Black Skirt Tetras, Cory Hastatus, Otos, and some Laetacara Dorsigera or Geophagus Sveni

 

[PheonixKingZ]

That sounds awesome. Finally get your Lion fish?

If I had a 125 gallon tank (which there one for only $240 on my local Craigslist, I’m trying to talk my mom into it) I would do an incredible freshwater biotope, such as the Parana River, down by the Paraguay River. Bloodfin Tetras, Buenos Aires tetras, Black Skirt Tetras, Cory Hastatus, Otos, and some Laetacara Dorsigera or Geophagus Sveni

No, I wouldn’t get a Lion fish.

I really want lion fish, but the issue is, they are super aggressive, and can only be housed with other Lion fish.

If I got the 125g, I would do a full community reef.

($250 for a 125g isn’t bad... is it drilled?)

 

[Essjay]

You people need to use double or triple tier stands. You get twice the number of tanks in the same space. It makes everyone happy. You don't take up any more room so the other half is happy. And you get more tanks so you are happy.

I also have the problem that any tanks in rooms other than the kitchen have to be on stands that match the furniture already in the room. The dining room has dark oak furniture so the tank has to be on a dark wood effect cupboard.
Those double/triple tier stands look like the shelving in the garage, so that's where I'd have to put them - but the garage doesn't have power and it is currently full with younger son's motorbike and older son's tools..........

 

[Wills]

I also have the problem that any tanks in rooms other than the kitchen have to be on stands that match the furniture already in the room. The dining room has dark oak furniture so the tank has to be on a dark wood effect cupboard.
Those double/triple tier stands look like the shelving in the garage, so that's where I'd have to put them - but the garage doesn't have power and it is currently full with younger son's motorbike and older son's tools..........

This is the same problem I have stands always have to match the room but nice stands are so expensive!! I'm resolved now if I want more than one tank I'll need a fish room and basically scratch that itch on an industrial scale haha

 

[OliveFish05]

No, I wouldn’t get a Lion fish.

I really want lion fish, but the issue is, they are super aggressive, and can only be housed with other Lion fish.

If I got the 125g, I would do a full community reef.

($250 for a 125g isn’t bad... is it drilled?)

Ohhhhh ok. My LFS kept a large lionfish with some other fish I think, but I’m sure your selection is very limited, and like bettas probably just better to keep them themselves?

No, it isn’t drilled. It’s just the glass tank, metal stand, glass tops, and some basic lighting.

Im gonna be honest, right now I am not really enjoying two tanks. I don’t really have stocking options i like for the 10 gallon, and my mom did say she would prefer one big tank over the 55 and the 10. She doesn’t like the maintenance

 

[Colin_T]

I also have the problem that any tanks in rooms other than the kitchen have to be on stands that match the furniture already in the room.

That's easy to fix. Set up a room with double tier stands everywhere. Then the fish tank stands will fit right in.

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No, I wouldn’t get a Lion fish.

I really want lion fish, but the issue is, they are super aggressive, and can only be housed with other Lion fish.

Lionfish aren't aggressive, they are just predators and will eat anything that fits in their mouth. Most of the time they sit on rocks or in caves during the day and move around at night looking for food. However, they learn quickly and will watch their owner for signs of food at any time of the day.

Triggerfish on the other hand are agro and bite things.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Lionfish aren't aggressive, they are just predators and will eat anything that fits in their mouth. Most of the time they sit on rocks or in caves during the day and move around at night looking for food. However, they learn quickly and will watch their owner for signs of food at any time of the day.

Triggerfish on the other hand are agro and bite things.

Exactly, they will eat anything that fits in their mouth. Shrimp, small reef fish, etc.

Ohhhhh ok. My LFS kept a large lionfish with some other fish I think, but I’m sure your selection is very limited, and like bettas probably just better to keep them themselves?

No, it isn’t drilled. It’s just the glass tank, metal stand, glass tops, and some basic lighting.

Im gonna be honest, right now I am not really enjoying two tanks. I don’t really have stocking options i like for the 10 gallon, and my mom did say she would prefer one big tank over the 55 and the 10. She doesn’t like the maintenance

Yes. I would say they are like saltwater bettas, but they already have a Marine Betta!!

Ah, that’s a bummer. Drilled tanks are much better, especially considering the size.

 

[OliveFish05]

Ah, that’s a bummer. Drilled tanks are much better, especially considering the size.

I have never quite understood the purpose of a drilled tank?

 

[Colin_T]

I have never quite understood the purpose of a drilled tank?

A drilled tank is an aquarium with 1 or more holes in the glass. These allow pvc/ plastic pipe fittings to be installed into/ onto the glass and run off to a sump. It means you don't have to get a auto syphon for the tank.

An auto syphon is a bit like a HOB filter (except there is no motor) and hangs on the back or side of the tank and is connected to a sump by hose. As the main aquarium fills up with water, the auto syphon starts and allows excess tank water to drain into the sump where it is filtered, heated, and returned to the main tank.

 

[Sunnyspots]

I also have the problem that any tanks in rooms other than the kitchen have to be on stands that match the furniture already in the room. The dining room has dark oak furniture so the tank has to be on a dark wood effect cupboard.
Those double/triple tier stands look like the shelving in the garage, so that's where I'd have to put them - but the garage doesn't have power and it is currently full with younger son's motorbike and older son's tools..........

I feel very envious of those members abroad who can live in huge houses, have huge garages and have huge tanks! The UK just lacks space

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I have never quite understood the purpose of a drilled tank?

Pretty much what @Colin_T said.

Just setting up a sump can cost a lot of money, so it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.

Sumps do provide good water flow and high filtration levels. You can also add an easy refugium to a saltwater tank, if you incorporate it into the sump.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Got this in the post today. Bought it from an "antiques" seller online, but I just think it's cute. Two little geese on a jug with two little mugs. The jug is insulated, too. Very excited about this find lol. What do y'all think?

 

[Fishmanic]

Doesn't take very much to excite you.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Doesn't take very much to excite you.

Hey, I know how serious these Brits take their tea. Never hurts to have a portable supply, right @PlasticGalaxy ?

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Well, in other news, I finished fire-hardening and reflexing a new hickory flat bow this morning. Reflexing means putting a slight backward bend in it so it will shoot more powerfully. I'm going to back it with deer rawhide, then finish tillering (removing bits of wood until it bends at the right strength). If it survives all that--they have an annoying habit of exploding during tillering if you don't do everything just right--I plan to hunt elk and deer with it this fall, maybe pronghorn too if I draw a tag.

The design of this bow is a blend of eastern woodlands Native American and ancient English bows. Yep, they arrived at very similar designs on opposite sides of the pond. It's a really nice-looking design. Might paint some celtic knotwork on the back, just for camouflage and a little bling.