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Eel What are the chances of the above surviving an eel? It's a longshot, but I would really like to fit an eel in there somewhere. I guess a snowflake is my best shot.

75 Gallon I picked up a 75 gallon tank this weekend. It needs some cleaning but for $50 I couldn't pass it up. If I don't find another 6' tank this will be my main tank. My wife and I are looking at stocking a more peaceful tank with smaller fishes so this 75 might be the right size. I...

Yea, a total let down. :bad-words: It's a good thing I emailed him. I guess he was just going to not show up. I have to call my help and let them know they are off the hook. Back to searching...

Hi Ahab, The three pipes from the overflow are: Emergency Standpipe Full Siphon Standpipe Open Channel Standpipe Something like: BeanAnimal's Bar and Grill - Silent and Fail-Safe Overflow System Do you think I can get away with just draining from the bottom of the box? If so I would need...

Updated Plans with Calfo Overflow I've updated my plans to include the Calfo overflows. This is the back and side view. The piping is all 1" except for the 2" inlet for the closed loop. I'm not sure if I will need to have stand pipes in the overflow if I'm draining from the bottom of the box...

72x18x24 On The Way... The 220 fell through, but I have a 135 gallon tank only that should be on the way. $150 + gas delivered. I'm hoping it will get here Saturday. The guy I'm getting it from sounds like he has been working in SW for a while. He has a 5' tall skimmer he built. I'm...

We will need to stand the aquarium on end to get it down the basement stairs. Would this put too much pressure on the ends of the tank? I've had two good prices on 200+ gallon tanks, both of which may be too big or too heavy to move into the space I need. lol.

It is a glass tank only with no holes drilled or overflows. I'm guessing 400#

New Plan and Possible Tank I've updated the plan with full wood supports instead of concrete blocks. I'm also talking to a guy who has a 220 gallon 72x24x29 for a great price. It's an hour and a half away, but I can pick it up by truck. Any issues with transporting a tank that size?

150 Gallon 48x24x30 I found a 150 gallon for $250, but the size is tall. This will limit the run room for the fish and limit the workable area above the tank. What are thoughts on using this for a FOWLR?

The back of the aquarium will sit in the storage area part of the basement. This should provide room for mixing tubs, etc as well as access to water and drians.

Good advice on the active filtration. That will leave more room to play with in the sump as well. I think the concrete blocks for a base will not be such a good idea. The floor is not perfectly level as it is now. An all wood construction with supports running top to bottom will be a better...

I was thinking about using it to drop in filters/carbon if needed. Maybe not a good idea. I got the idea from here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FAQ%20Pix/tank_sump_fuge.jpg

I almost started planning this one on Sketchup, but I've not used it yet. I would like to see your design. I follow you guys now. So if the fuge is inline a less powerful pump is need and thus less power consumed? I might have to rethink. Here is the plan so far:

Ok, I've updated the plans based on what I'm reading and what Zig and Vator are saying. I think I might like to try 3 returns from the closed system, but I'm not sure yet. Long way to go... Hopefuly the completed plans will help someone else after I'm done.

OK, so now I'm confused. Can the return take the water from both the sump and closed loop? Should the closed loop inlets be in the overflows as well? Is there a way to do this without overflows? Most people seem to use them. What is the most cost effective in terms of power used?

Little Cute Fish vs Big Mean Fish My wife is really getting into the aquarium now. She has always liked keeping fish. We also wanted it to be a family hobby for our newborn. The thing is she likes the little guys (darts, cardinals, basslets,dottybacks) and like groups of them. I like the...