My 150 g Discus Tank build

[Joeducati]

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[Joeducati]

I recently got a 150 gallon tank off craigslist that I plan on turning into a Discus Tank. Currently I have 5 discus in a 55 gallon that will be moved into the 150 g when I'm done. When I bought the 150 gallon it had a crack on the bottom from front to back. I have already removed the bottom glass and am replacing it with a double plywood bottom coated in pond shield. Thanks for looking and I will keep you updated.

 

[Joeducati]

Here is my last build, it's a 55 gallon acrylic with a modern dresser and a hinged canopy with aluminum accents.
I also built the slate background

 

[treemanone2003]

Looking sweet !!! What size do you plan on putting in there ? Adults (5-6.5") you can easily do 10-12-15 depending on your other stock. Filtration plans for this one ?

 

[Joeducati]

Looking sweet !!! What size do you plan on putting in there ? Adults (5-6.5") you can easily do 10-12-15 depending on your other stock. Filtration plans for this one ?

Right now I have 5 about 3" so I want about 10-12 along with other discus friendly fish. For filter I plan on 2 canister filters and probably a Hob but not sure yet.

 

[treemanone2003]

3" are pretty small for a 150. Will require a lot of power feeding and WC's to get them up to 6-7". I like your thoughts of the canisters. I run Fluval on all mine and love them. May be a better choice for one FX6 and and then keep or lose the HOB. FWIW, no carbon.

 

[GreenLily]

Your 55 gal. looks amazing! I'm excited to see how your 150 gal. turns out. Tagging along!

 

[Joeducati]

3" are pretty small for a 150. Will require a lot of power feeding and WC's to get them up to 6-7". I like your thoughts of the canisters. I run Fluval on all mine and love them. May be a better choice for one FX6 and and then keep or lose the HOB. FWIW, no carbon.

I would like to start with 5 " Discus but there so expensive at that size. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Joeducati]

Your 55 gal. looks amazing! I'm excited to see how your 150 gal. turns out. Tagging along!

Thank you!

 

[treemanone2003]

I would like to start with 5 " Discus but there so expensive at that size. Thanks for the advice.

I may have a good lead for you if your interested. Pm me.

 

[Joeducati]

I finished attaching the bottom with silicone and let dry for 48 hours. Then I filled with water and let it sit for 24 hours and glad to report there were no leaks !l

 

[chilyt17]

That's awesome

 

[MeCasa]

I run a 150 and I gotta say fixing that bottom was a ballsy move

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