75 gallon planted build thread

[Deckape]

I didn't check to see if it was bowing before I filled it up. The only reason that I now know it is bowing is that I put a glass top on the tank and it does not fit flush with the trim on the tank. I am currently draining the tank to 50% and I am going to see if that changes anything. I am debating just buying a new tank just for the peace of mind...

Yea I would do exactly the same thing.

 

[fishfanatic]

The tank is now at 75% water and the bow is about 1/8 of an inch in the center. (It was 1/8 of an inch when the water level was 100%). So here is a new question, what size tanks have a footprint 48" by 18"?

 

[barterking85]

The tank is now at 75% water and the bow is about 1/8 of an inch in the center. (It was 1/8 of an inch when the water level was 100%). So here is a new question, what size tanks have a footprint 48" by 18"?

Here are similar sizes if your looking to reuse your stand
l x w x h
33 Long 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 12 7/8
40 Long 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 16 7/8
45 Long 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 19
55 Gallon 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 25
60 Gallon 48 3/8 x 12 7/8 x 23 7/8
80 X-High 48 7/8 x 14 x 30 3/4

75 Gallon 48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 21 3/8
90 Gallon 48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 25 3/8
110 X-High 48 7/8 x 19 x 30 3/4

 

[Sparky74]

From experience, 75 gallons is a lot of water to have on your floor at one time....

Bite the bullet. Sell the old ones as a reptile tank on CL, and buy a new one. It will at least remove that nagging doubt in your head, wondering if the tank is going to suddenly explode.

My 75 wasn't even bowing(at least that I could see) and emptied itself randomly....Not something I wish upon anyone

 

[Deckape]

Here are similar sizes if your looking to reuse your stand
l x w x h
33 Long 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 12 7/8
40 Long 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 16 7/8
45 Long 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 19
55 Gallon 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 25
60 Gallon 48 3/8 x 12 7/8 x 23 7/8
80 X-High 48 7/8 x 14 x 30 3/4

75 Gallon 48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 21 3/8
90 Gallon 48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 25 3/8
110 X-High 48 7/8 x 19 x 30 3/4

Good job Ryan, it wasn't metric! Haha good job for real

 

[fishfanatic]

Could a fluval FX5 and a fluval 305 handle a 110 gallon?

**edit** by the way thank you everyone for all your help!

 

[barterking85]

Thanks deckape

Depending on what your stocking with if you were doing a small fish community tank the fx5 would handle it alone as you increase the bio load you want to increase filtration I always run an extra canister for extra media so I have it on hand for my ever growing tank collection

 

[fishfanatic]

Thanks deckape

Depending on what your stocking with if you were doing a small fish community tank the fx5 would handle it alone as you increase the bio load you want to increase filtration I always run an extra canister for extra media so I have it on hand for my ever growing tank collection

I don't know what to do. In fact I am rather discouraged right now, I am sure that everyone has felt this way before. I want the tank but I know in the long run it is not the right choice. I am currently a junior in high school (I will be leaving for collage in 2 years, with no one to take care of the tanks). If you were me what would you do? Would you:
a) buy a new tank and set it up then disassemble it in 2 years.
b) buy the tank now and put it in storage to set up after collage.
c) wait to buy the tank till after college (probably 8-10 years down the road).

 

[George9]

I would probably set it up and disassemble it. Put it in storage and maybe you could get a smaller tank in college? Then, when your all grown up and on your own set up the 75 again, but that's just me. It's probably not the most inexpensive method.

 

[barterking85]

I would probably set it up and disassemble it. Put it in storage and maybe you could get a smaller tank in college? Then, when your all grown up and on your own set up the 75 again, but that's just me. It's probably not the most inexpensive method.

I would have to agree with George but I am a buy now think later guy

 

[fishfanatic]

I would have to agree with George but I am a buy now think later guy

+1 lol. How much does the average 75 gallon tank cost? (Sorry I am so clueless)

 

[George9]

I'd say $140-$170 give or take.

 

[fishfanatic]

I'd say $140-$170 give or take.

Really! wow that is a lot cheaper than I thought (I have never bought a new tank before). I have another question if I do decide to set the tank up before collage and then take it down will the tank be ok to sit there empty for 8+ years? (Possibly longer)

 

[George9]

Really! wow that is a lot cheaper than I thought (I have never bought a new tank before). I have another question if I do decide to set the tank up before collage and then take it down will the tank be ok to sit there empty for 8+ years? (Possibly longer)

That was an estimate, it could be a little more or a little less.

That's a good question, I guess it depends on how you store it. If you put it in a garage it will get bumped into alot. I'd say it should be fine wrapped up in the crawlspace/storage space. You'll have to inspect it in 8 years lol! And I thought waiting months waiting for a new tank sucked,

 

[fishfanatic]

That was an estimate, it could be a little more or a little less.

That's a good question, I guess it depends on how you store it. If you put it in a garage it will get bumped into alot. I'd say it should be fine wrapped up in the crawlspace/storage space. You'll have to inspect it in 8 years lol! And I thought waiting months waiting for a new tank sucked,

Tell me about it! I hate this whole growing up thing! I am going to sit down and talk to my parents and see what they have to say about it. My bet is I stick to my current 40 gallon (which is falling apart, literally!) And my 7.9 gallon. Thanks for all your help and I will tell you guys my decision when I finally make up my mind. Thanks again!

 

[George9]

Tell me about it! I hate this whole growing up thing! I am going to sit down and talk to my parents and see what they have to say about it. My bet is I stick to my current 40 gallon (which is falling apart, literally!) And my 7.9 gallon. Thanks for all your help and I will tell you guys my decision when I finally make up my mind. Thanks again!

What's wrong with your 40 gallon?

 

[fishfanatic]

What's wrong with your 40 gallon?

The plastic trim is almost completely gone on the bottom back half of the tank (aka disaster waiting to happen) eke!

 

[George9]

The plastic trim is almost completely gone on the bottom back half of the tank (aka disaster waiting to happen) eke!

YIKES! I cant even think about that, your even stressing me out! :|

 

[fishfanatic]

YIKES! I cant even think about that, your even stressing me out! :|

Sorry for stressing you out. Maybe I could just put some new trim on my 40 gallon and then just forget about the 75 gallon. How hard is it to re-trim a tank?

 

[George9]

Sorry for stressing you out. Maybe I could just put some new trim on my 40 gallon and then just forget about the 75 gallon. How hard is it to re-trim a tank?

I was kidding about stressing me out!

I've never retrimmed a tank or read about it, someone else has to chime in. Maybe Ryan Peddle knows.