Fahaka -- Temporary House

jnheinz · Post by **jnheinz** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:45 pm

120 gallon is hard to come across.. I have someone who has a 92 corner bowfront though.. Very large ... Unique shape so the puffer wouldn't have as much cruise-around when he gets big.. but definitely enough room to spin. What do you guys think of a 92 gallon corner tank for a Fahaka?

Boxermom · Post by **Boxermom** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:19 pm

I wouldn't put mine in one, not after seeing how much swimming around he does. He doesn't just turn in circles.

OraLacerta · Post by **OraLacerta** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:57 pm

Boxermom wrote:He doesn't just turn in circles.

I'd hope not...

jnheinz · Post by **jnheinz** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:38 am

Boy 120 gallon footprint is like impossible to find amongst the used tanks on Craigslist. Lots of 125 gallon tanks.. Could get a brand new All-Glass with stand for just under $500 from a local fish store here.

I saw an interesting footprint on a Top Fin tank at PetSmart.. was a 150gallon, I think it was like 48x24x30 .. very neat looking footprint. Too many gallons for my floor though.

jnheinz · Post by **jnheinz** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:30 am

So tomorrow I'm heading to the three big local fish stores in Minneapolis/St Paul to get quotes on 120 gallon, 48x24x24 tanks and stand. This is going to be brutal I fear.. They have specials on 125 gallon and stand for $500.. but 120 gallon is a very uncommon footprint.. People usually want length not width

Anyone know what I should be paying for a 120 gallon AGA and stand? Ballpark figure?

spoot · Post by **spoot** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:28 am

If you are adept at DIY woodworking, I would suggest building a stand by yourself. I'd personally not trust the stands in stores, they just look so flimsy; that and they are expensive.

But if the tank warranty depends on purchasing the manufacture's stand, then you don't have much of a choice.

Post by **Myaj** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:59 pm

There's a local store here, they run more warehouse style. They buy direct from All Glass, so their tank prices are very reasonable.

A 120 runs $299 for the tank or they also have an off brand 110 (48x24x22'') for $178. Neither of those include the stands, and I would agree, build your own stand, the prebuilt ones are flimsy and expensive. But their stands, for the 48x24 footprint, start at $250 for pine, $700ish for oak.

jnheinz · Post by **jnheinz** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:27 pm

Well I called the biggest dealer of tanks in the area.. 120 gallon AGA -- Tank only $360, Tank/tops/lights $499, Oak stand, $210.

Seems a little hefty but the lady said they usually sell the 125s because the people like length and not width...so they can sell those for $499 for tank, tops, lights, and stand.

This tank doesn't have a chance at fitting in my car

I will probably have to rent a UHaul since I haven't made too many acquaintances with trucks in this area yet.

I will post when I have pulled the trigger on this.. Maybe next payday I am thinking.

jnheinz · Post by **jnheinz** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:38 pm

Well I checked out tanks.. Found a few of them, seems like it's going to be around $700 for a brand new AGA 120 gallon + stand, or about $950 for a 180gal + stand.

I actually located a Fahaka puffer at a rinky dink fish store.. $49.99, lady said he's been there 2-3 weeks.. Asked her how long they could hold it if I bought it, she said only a week or so.. so I said I'll be back.

The 180gal looks like a perfect home for the Fahaka, 120gal feels deep enough but not really long enough... I may dive into the 180.. It's amazing putting this tiny 3" Fahaka into a tank big enough for me to submerge myself in, lol.

jnheinz · Post by **jnheinz** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:59 pm

This may seem like a really stupid question..but this 120/180 gal I am considering, the only spot left in my apartment is right where I was going to put my plasma TV on the wall.. I know those wallmounts are really good and all, but would it be safe to mount one above the tank? I was worrying about evaporation and such, but if the lids are cut properly..

Anyone dealt with something like this?

a 180gal tank.. I may have to mount the TV pretty high, but it shouldn't be too high I don't think.

Kind of an interior decorator's question really.. If you were laying on the floor, you probably couldnt see the TV.. from either of the couches, I think you would be fine.

jnheinz · Post by **jnheinz** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:58 pm

So I think I made my up my mind.. I think I will dish out the extra cash and go for the 180 gallon for the Fahaka (who has yet to be purchased). I saw one at a LFS and it looked like the perfect tank for a monster puffer.

I just have to hope that my 3" Fahaka at a LFS will be there when I go back when I have the tank ready.

Next payday I go for a UHaul and the 180 gal tank!

weidjd · Post by **weidjd** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:41 pm

2'x2' min. I have a 150g I will be use, 5ft in length.

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