New Tank!

[slevytam]

Hi,

I just purchased a new 115 gallon tank. I am building a stand for it and was wondering should I build my own filter system?

I am hoping to breed some discus and lighten my maintenance load if at all possible. Does anyone have any suggestions? DIY plans? or anything else to help me?

Thanks,

Shalom

 

[canarsie11]

Is this your first tank?

 

[subopposite]

If I was planning on discus I would be getting a filter that I know is reliable and works well, like a canister filter or so forth. Don't know if a canister is the best option, but probably a good one. The fish are expensive enough not to take chances with I suppose.

All depends on how good of a builder you are and if you know of what needs to be done to have an effective long lasting filter.

 

[slevytam]

Hi,

Sorry but this site never seems to send email notificaitons.

This is my third tank. I really can't afford the 300 dollars for a fluval and was hoping that creating my own filter might be better anyways. I was also looking at the penguin filters. They are much cheaper... Are they effective?

If a sump could be made without drilling this also might be feasible.

If anyone has instructions or ideas that would be great!

Thanks,

Shalom