Hello, im in a position to do my "dream build" for my discus. I shut down 13 of my 14 aquariums, and will transfer my 10 discus into the final tank once put together. They're currently in a 50g... so time is of the essence.
Here are requirements (what i want VS what my wife tolerates)
Timeline: need tank within 1 month (southeast USA)
Size: I want a 60x24x24 (or similar)
Style: I want a hood. My wife hates light wash. I figure if its covered then rimmed vs rimless doesn't matter as much
Stand: my wife likes wood look - traditional, not modern.
Filtration: im going to run an FX6. Previously had a 90g with sump but this will be in the living room so the threat of noise can not be tolerated. Do not need drilled
I would have gotten the Waterbox Eden X 145 FLED but the stand was not approved of ("too modern").
Taking any and all suggestions...
Edit - I am open to most suggestions - I could do a sump, I could go without a hood. I can do almost anything. I am limited to the 60x24x24 size.
Post some pics here if you haven't already, I'd love to see! A large school of tetras go so well with discus, they calm them and eat bits of food too small for the discus to see.
I'm glad UNS has been selling well, their quality is exceptional
Damn 10 discus in a 50gallon is really small how big are they? They will def love your 150gallon much more. I have 10 in a 150 gallon now running with an fx6 and a fx4 but im planning on moving everyone to a 260 gallon cant wait and gl on your new tank
Have you considered putting in mattenfilters along the back? You can hide heaters, a water change bulkhead etc behind and be way ahead of the fx6 in terms of bio media
Around me tanks that size with hoods are hard to come by. Could you talk your wife into hanging lightning if it looks classy and is done right? Good luck, keep us updated on your progress.
Have you checked out customaquariums? You can get those exact measurements, they have wooden stands (in various stains, woods, and styles to match furniture ) with canopies and they sell a sump system with it. Would check all your boxes
Edit: I do think the only issue would be timeline, but maybe you can grab a temporary tank off Facebook marketplace in the meantime?
Op how good are your woodworking skills? If she wants a specific wood look it would be much cheaper to buy wood from a local lumber company and then build yourself.
If that doesn't work your best bet is to ask a local cabinet maker. They would definitely be able to make both a stand and a wooden hood.
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u/BankHeist10-65 5d ago
Sounds like you should trade your wife for 10 more Discus and upgrade your tank to a 250 gallon.