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05/30/2007, 10:59 PM
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I wanted to go bigger but that's the biggest I could fit under my stand without building an acrylic one. So it will work for now. Eventually I still want to build a bigger one so I can have a bigger fuge.
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05/30/2007, 11:31 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ursus
[B]Thanks. If I could have a polar bear, I would. That would be sick. check it out you too can keep polar bears! seriously, NG, your tank is pretty damn nice. do you find that ocean has enough room in the 75? i am gonna start up my first marine system in a couple months and am probably gonna go with a 4' tank, and LOOVE pbt's, but im concerned about the 4' length. how does ocean feel about it? edit for the concerned: thats a 4' 120g im talkin bout |
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05/31/2007, 12:35 AM
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About PBT's. My initial reaction to your question (and one I've asked myself a LOT lately) is exactly that, IDK is a 4' tank big enough for a PBT? Let me start by explaining my situation. A 75g is way too small for a PBT. I know this. Why did I do it? Bc I got a small 3" PBT to raise up in this tank and then to transfer over to a larger tank once we move next summer. Would I advise anyone else to do this? No I would not. Why? Because our tank was pretty much setup to raise only a PBT and not other fish. We left lots of open space to roam, plus lots of crevices and hides for him to swim in and out of (which works great with our eel design). We also did not add any other fish that were aggressive or would compete with him for room. (the scopas was bought before we decided to go ahead with the PBT which we were going to return to the store after seeing their reaction) I don't think it would be possible to raise even a 3" PBT in a 75 that had other fish that competed for space. There isn't enough room for the PBT to get away and do it's thing. They are very aggressive, and stress easily. They are very territorial and would stress never being able to get away IMO. As for the 4' or 6' tank? I am struggling with that as well. I think a 120g setup only for a PBT would work, but I think a 6' tank would be a lot better. I think the extra 2' of length to roam and get away would be a lot better for a PBT then extra height or width. And that's not a happy thought for me bc I originally wanted to get a 120g also. I love the way they look. I am thinking that a 125 or bigger 6' tank would be best for a PBT. I don't think a 125 with a PBT and another tang is big enough either. I really think they need more room to get away from each other. I may try two at some point in the future, but I don't think I will with Ocean. He will be used to being the only aggressive fish, and I think the addition of another will only cause stress and problems. I think the best chance would be to buy two small tangs and raise them up together, and minimize any other fish added, especially aggressive fish or roamers. For now, Ocean is happy and doing well. I know he's happy bc I now know the signs of stress (white bars) and swimming motions (tilting/flattening) to look for. I've only had my PBT a few weeks, but I've spent a TON of time watching this fish. They fascinate me. I am actually going to be writing up some stuff about PBT's and my experiences with Ocean. When I do I'll post it here for everyone to read. 
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05/31/2007, 01:02 AM
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05/31/2007, 02:28 AM
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Nice sump, I don't see a clamps on your return pump. I did that for a while, then one night the pump spit out the return vinyl tubing. What a mess. Good thing the water tripped my GFCI.
Now I use 316 stainless steel hose clamps on my all my connections. They don't rust as quickly and I replace them every couple of years just to be safe.
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05/31/2007, 06:47 AM
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I reckon that you'll end up getting the 6 footer. You'll end up doing whats best for ocean
 I know that you like the look of the 120, but we know better  Great updates, and love the reasonning behind what you are doing. Cheers Chris. |
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Yea, you're probably right. Grr.. I hate being responsible and doing the right thing! :P
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05/31/2007, 11:18 AM
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05/31/2007, 02:36 PM
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If i was to upgrade my tank, i think id go 180/220/280 gallon something along that size, when i get my own home, i hope to get one this size and build it into the wall (much easier than having to clean the dust off the stand and keep it clean plus more room to work on the tank
 ) and have a tank room to keep all my supples and all in. Much better than having the qt, ro/di unit and buckets/supples sitting next to the tank.
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05/31/2007, 03:27 PM
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Yep, wouldn't we all like to have a big built-in with a fishroom behind it. Many of our spouses/SO's would too, no clutter, smell, spills...only the beautiful fish and corals that magically feed themselves, clean themselves, and without any apparent help are spectacular.
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05/31/2007, 04:01 PM
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Yea, I really hope he lives long term. I'm gonna do whatever I can for the butthead!
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05/31/2007, 04:20 PM
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Ill post pics of it in my thread soon.....kinda embarrassed about it though....
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05/31/2007, 04:50 PM
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Yea, sumps don't need to be too complicated. You can add lots of cool things to them though to help out. Unforunately, they are beyond me at this point!
But I'm slowly suckering Marc into building me one for my next upgrade cuz he's soooo cool! LoL
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05/31/2007, 04:55 PM
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You have quite a bit of flow in that sump (turbulent surface flow). Is your return pump overrated for the tank's size? I think it is cool - I have trouble getting some surface goo removed from my sumps cause the water is not as turbulent.
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