New 125 gallon tank

[Camaj]

Just got 125 gallon tank what are some things I should get for an amazing set up and what are steps I need to do. I have a green terror and 2 oscars. Coming from a 30 gallon I had before.

 

[Camaj]

Also wanted to know if heater is really needed didn't use one for half a year and fish seem fine. One more thing is if aquarium salt is needed also stress coat and other chemicals.

 

[Camaj]

What is good brand for heater, temp reader and air pump. I need help people!!

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

I would encourage you to have a heater. I wouldn't know the best brand out there. I have always used what was on sale (not a good thing to do).

A 125g should be a good amount to keep the tensions between those three down, or so I would expect. I'm sure you could add in some plecos and great driftwood.

This tank is cycled, right?

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Might be worth while looking into an inline heater (for a canister). I've heard stories of oscars breaking heaters. What kind of filtration are you planning on using? Oscars are messy fish and need lots of filtration.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Also wanted to know if heater is really needed didn't use one for half a year and fish seem fine. One more thing is if aquarium salt is needed also stress coat and other chemicals.

No, salt is not needed except for a treatment. IMO the only chemical that should be going into an aquarium is a dechlorinator. The less chemicals the better.

 

[Camaj]

I have fluval fx5

 

[Camaj]

I might give these fish to a local petshop and get like 12 piranhas

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

What kind of piranhas are you wanting? You need to do lots and lots of research and make sure you are properly stocking the tank first.

 

[Camaj]

REd belly piranhas

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Those get too big. I'm sorry.

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Here is a website that has species and their recommended gallons. You could try a few of these.

Piranha-Info.com© :: Piranha's as pets

 

[Camaj]

Thx a lot for the info

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

No problem. There are lots of fish you could put into a 125g. Maybe try searching in general around the internet. You might find something else that is interesting.

 

[Camaj]

I like aggressive fish that are active there fun to watch and they poop a lot LOL

 

[xander]

Piranha aren't very active in my experience. The only time they are active is during feeding. I find that a giant school of small fish to be exciting in a 125. With of course a larger fish that coaxes them to school.

 

[Camaj]

Just got my 125 gallon with wood stand its great now I noticed on top is 3 separate openings each opening is 22 inches I now need 3 pieces of glass