This is the schematic of my tank setup. I keep it
simple for easy maintenance, and to minimize unpleasant surprises (such
as leaky plumbing.) It is also designed so that I don't have
to turn off the equipment during routine maintenance.
Housing
Tank: 125 gallon plexi. Black background.
Tank dimensions: 72" wide x 18" deep (front to back) x 20" high.
Filter
Custom oversized wet/dry. Approx. 600 gph turn over rate.
Auxiliary water purification is achieved using various terrestrial
plants grown with roots submerged in tank water.
Additional circulation: 660 gph pump.
Heating
Lighting
3 x 175w metal halide pendants.
Water parameters
My tap water is slightly alkaline and hard, quality is consistently
good.
Temp: 85o F
pH: 7.3
Total Ammonia (NH3 + NH4+) :
undetectable
Nitrite: > 0.1 mg N /liter
Nitrate (NO3-): very low ( > 5 mg/liter)
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