100 Gallon

[freshwaterfishlover]

If I ever get a 100 gallon, how does this sound as far as stocking it to the max?


3 Lion Head goldFish.
3 Half black half Yellow Goldfish
6 Broze Cory catfish
6 Lepoard Cory Catfish
6 Albino Cory Cat fish
5 Silver Dollars
4 Peral Gouramis
4 MoonLight Gouramis
4 Bannded Gouramis
4 Frogs
Few Snails

Well planted with real and fake plants.

[Fishguy2727]

Goldfish and almost anything else are not really compatible.

[Abbeys_Mom]

Those fish are incompatible. Goldfish are cold water. If you exclude them, you'd be ok.

[Rue]

Yes, go with goldfish...you can have 10-12 fancies (once they're fully grown) OR go with a tropical tank...depending on the size of the fish, you can have quite a few community tropicals...or you could have 4 oscars (or more?)...

Keep in mind that with goldfish, you might need a cooling unit during the summer depending on how hot your house gets...

[cocoa_pleco]

Yes, go with goldfish...you can have 10-12 fancies (once they're fully grown) OR go with a tropical tank...depending on the size of the fish, you can have quite a few community tropicals...or you could have 4 oscars (or more?)...

Keep in mind that with goldfish, you might need a cooling unit during the summer depending on how hot your house gets...


Not 4 oscars, 2 will live comfortably, 3 can be done possibly with good filtrarion

[crackatinny]

I done a volume calculation on the 4x2x2ft tank that is being built for me yesterday, it comes to 114US gallon, he reckons it will be finished in 2-3 weeks, can't wait

[Fishguy2727]

4x2x2 is the standard dimensions for the 120 (high?). I think you could do at least 4 oscars assuming you do tons of filtration and keep up with your water changes. I would do African cichlids. What filtration are you planning? I would highly recommend the Fluval FX5, it is taking care of my 150 no problem.

[crackatinny]

4x2x2 is the standard dimensions for the 120 (high?). I think you could do at least 4 oscars assuming you do tons of filtration and keep up with your water changes. I would do African cichlids. What filtration are you planning? I would highly recommend the Fluval FX5, it is taking care of my 150 no problem.

I am currently looking at a 1400litre per hr canister filter.

As far as stocking, it will get fish from previous over stocking of my smaller tanks, (due to early inexperience and bad LFS advice).

1 Oscar
4 Silver Dollars
2 Bala sharks
2 Clown loaches
1 Suckermouth catfish
And maybe 1 Red devil

I realise that they still might outgrow this tank, but it will buy me some more time.

[freshwaterfishlover]

looks like someone just highjacked my post!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tanx

[Fishguy2727]

What brand filter?

[crackatinny]

looks like someone just highjacked my post!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tanx

Wouldn't really say I hijacked, more sorta took it for a test drive:thumb:

[freshwaterfishlover]

I think I will not be buying a 100 Gallon unless it is a used tank. I asked my favorite local fish store how much they want for a 100 gallon. They told me they had a 120 Gallon in store right now. For the Tank, Hood and light $425.00

They showed me a 75 gallon tank and for the tank, hood and light they wanted $300.00.

This does not include Gravel, 2 Filters, a heater and any fish and plants I want.

[Chrona]

Does it include a stand? My LFS charges 300 for a 75 gallon + lights + hood + stand.

[freshwaterfishlover]

They did not say and I did not think to ask. Will ask next time.

[Chrona]

Usually, for a cheapie package deal, the stand is the most expensive component, since they tend to throw whatever on for the lighting. The 75 gallon tank + hood + lights is 100 here, and the stand by itself is 200. It's not even a nice looking one I don't think.

[Severus]

Yes, i have been looking at getting a 125 gallon myself and they are just sooo expenxive. Maybe ill be lucky enough to find a nice used one