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Prime Time Aquatics hi there your cichlid show tank looks stunning is it been run by just 2 sponge filters? couldnt see any other source of filter any feed back would b cool thanks man keep the vids rolling👍
@@dieringer65 Brown diatom algae? 2 words: Nerite snails, when I set up my 55g shrimp tank it turned into a sea of brown slime, 4 Nerites ate it all in about a week.
@@cheveburkinshaw860 5 foot is an odd size but by those dimensions it sounds like a long 90g. A 75 is 4 foot by 1.5 by 1.5 so 1 foot longer would be 10-15 gallons more. A standard 90 is the same footprint as a 75 but 4 inches taller.
I wish I had the space for a 75 gallon! I'm the laziest man you'll ever meet, but when it comes to cleaning the tanks I don't consider that work, it relaxes me
Indeed cleaning is my way of relaxing and keeps me in touch with every detail of every tank. I even look for little deposits of mulm to give me an excuse to do a water change/gravel vac.
My 1st 75 gallon tank was expensive to set up but it's heavily planted. It's less maintenance than my 40 gallon and 10 gallon tanks. My smaller tanks are not heavily planted with deep substrate. The water in my 75 is stable. Most of my maintenance is cleaning the glass and topping off the water. I haven't loss any fish. Most of my concern has been making the plants work. Not all plants like my set up.
Thanks for the video! I love my 75gal because it is the biggest size that I can get while still being able to reach everywhere within the tank. Anything deeper or taller and I could not reach to the bottom back area without tools. BTW, you can totally use a 55 lid on a 75, it's just 2-3 inches short in the back, which is perfect to accommodate filter equipment without having to cut the lip. It's very easy to fill in the rest with any appropriate material.
I bought a 38g tank first to see if I would like keeping fish, and I absolutely love it. After about 3 months I’ve bought a 125g. And I really like it and it’s really fun.
For water changes!! Get yourself a 800gph or so water pump get like 50ft of hose and when you do a wc drop that bad boy in there and turn it on. Put the other end of the hose out a window on into the sink. Refilling either has to be done with buckets or by filling a bathtub, dechlorinating, and pumping it back in.
Great advise bro, you brought up an important point, when you buy a tank this size you need to assure you love fish, I can sit infront of my 125g and just watch my fish, it's so enjoyable
I have a 55 gallon and 53 gallon with Mbuna in both. Well next Tuesday is my birthday and my son bought me a Marineland 75 gallon tank and we set that bad boy up and put all my Mbuna in it. Jason is so right. What an awesome tank and full of life. The aggression is actually better controlled in this tank than the other 2. The Fish love it. Jason we appreciate all you do for the hobby. My son and I have learned so much from you.
I have a 75 gal with 15 colorful chiclids. Beautiful tank I agree but as you said, time and $$ can come into play but well worth it to enjoy watching....
I finally bought myself a used 75 gallon along with a nice home made stand for 250. Im in the process of cycling it and moving my fish from my 60. In this 75 i used pot soil and sand as my cap. Not sure of the plants i will put in there. I bought an led light. I've never used led for plants. Im excited to see how they will grow
im 13! ive been in the hobby for 3 years im moving on from a co2 55 planted tank too a 75 gallon im very exited i have room lights substrate everything too keep it going but im having trouble on what fish i should get i find water changes very fun and do water changes 2 times a week with or one if im going out somewhere i would love some ideas of size medium schooling fish i pay for all my tanks my self and love this hobby!
I bought one. Its a great kit. My Eastern Painted turtle loves all the space he has!!! The light in the kit is okay to start, but I want to up grade it soon and I have only had it for about a year.
Great timing, I'm looking to get a 75 for my Oranda's. I'm going to save up for this really modern one with crazy thick glass at a aquarium shop by my house. It has beautiful white custom cabinet with acyclic sump boxes built into the system in the cabinet. It's more of a big square then it is a 4ft long but it looks beautiful and love the design.
Glad I watched this. I have Been thinking hard on getting a 75 but, after watching, I’m just not ready for this commitment. I’ll stick with my 29 planted for now. Thank you.
Yeah.... I got the 75g. 😬 I can only have one tank and Iv done so well with my 29g, I know I can handle the 75. I will be moving everything to 75, then will give the 29 to a new hobbyist to pay it forward👍🏻
Got a second hand 75 gallon tank today with a filter, stand, sand and a light for 150 bucks today plus delivery . Super excited to see what I can do with the space as I’ve never gone over 20 but love aquascaping.
I have had my 55-gallon for 8 years now. I haven't done a water change in at least 6 years. I just tested my water yesterday for the first time ever. I was filled with anxiety thinking about what the results might be. Everything was perfect! I was overjoyed. So I agree larger tanks do not require as much maintenance.
I love my 2 75 gallon tanks they are made by marine land and come with a stand lids and lights for 299 it’s hard to beat! All you have to buy is filtration and heater and the substrate I have under gravel system in mine +2 marine land 350 penguins and a 40 gallon sponge filter the under gravel is running two power heads that are 110 gallons per hour and it’s Wayover stocked but everything does well 75 gallons are my favorite tank but I just bought a 125 so we will see! By the way if you don’t know where to get the 75 gallon kit I talked about Petsmart just wait for it to go on sale it’s normally $400!
I will have a 75 gl. again... I had 8 tanks up and running about 15 years ago.. and I absolutely knew nothing compared to what I've learned from you guys!! It definitely is a commitment, but so well worth it!! I have definitely been bit by the big tank bug and everytime I watch something with your stocking options my mind gets to turning🤔🤣Thank you for always taking the time to break it down for us with all the research , experience and thoughtfulness you all share in all your videos. PS the cichlids are absolutely stunning!!❤️👍
I enjoy my 75 gallon. For anyone considering a 55 gallon, I would say to go with a 75 instead. The extra depth you get is worth the money. (And yes, I have both sizes.)
What would u say is the most fish u can have in your 75 gallon? Rn I have 26 fish in mine all pretty small fish mollies tetras 1 angel fish some bottom feeders. Could I add any more?
This really is a very good point. I always liked the point the glass thickens with the 75 usually. It's kinda that gray area of getting more serious with the hobby. Excellent information. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
im loving the comments here wow ... im getting a little excited now with a reset mindset approach towards aqurarium life .. just wish i had the space for all i really would like to do
I've commented several times about the importance of footprint over height as a 40 breeder owner vs. a 29 or a 60 but I feel different when you get into truly large aquariums. I owned a 90 gallon in the past (want it back so bad) and feel like the 4 inches of height over a 75 adds more stocking options. It would be better for African Cichlids that are all over the space as well as offering the opportunity to house a medium sized aggressive top and bottom dweller in the same enclosure. Going on and on as usual.
We upgraded our 20g small fish community tank to the Marineland 75g set in February. Love it, couldn't be happier. Thinking about getting a second 75g. So much more room for the plants to grow. I did buy a different light so that there wasn't a big adjustment for them. Plant melt is sad. We use the stock light for mornings and evenings. Can't wait to finally be able to get more fish to add. We're trying to find a more surface dwelling yellow fish that would be compatible with cherry shrimp. The only con I've found with this is if I go out of town I can't ask my sister to help with maintenance. She's barely 5' 4" and has short arms. I am 5' 7" with long arms and legs.
I have a 53 gallon aquarium, it’s the best. It’s dimensions are 48in long, 15in front to back and 17in high. Water changes are easy and has a great footprint.
I just got my 55 a few months ago and I love what I am able to do with it and I am regretting my 65 gallon purchase it’s a nice tank for viewing but maintenance sucks literally shoulder deep to reach the bottom so I am thinking getting a 75/90 to replace the 65 but I know myself and it will just be a 6th tank I setup and will continue to hate cleaning the 65
Lol.. At first i was thinking 😉 SELL it .. But then , i thought yeah right , i never sell mine because fish are always looking for a new home.. I have too many aquariums , however i really do want a 75 , Because of the larger footprint . 😀🐟🐟👍 Give them all of the space i can.🐬
I just recently picked up a 260 gallon saltwater to replace my 55 gallon...I guess it's time for me to invest in a snorkeling gear if I want to reach the bottom
I have a 65 tall. I have mixed feelings about mine. Pros: •It feels smaller and is easier to fit places do lack of length • don't need multiple heaters • don't have to worry about dead spots • Doesnt require as much decor as a long Cons: • tank height, literally have to stand on a chair to clean it • cant put very large fish in because tank isnt very long • adding any decor or rearranging anything feels like a total chore I cant complain to much though I only paid 250$ for tank, stand, lid and lights at petsmart for it. That's original the reason I bought it.
Hey lester from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean great video I have 75 gal like you stocked with chiclid. Love it and I enjoy my maintenance time I have a DIY overhead filter with power head and a hang on .Don't need heaters as I am in the tropics so my temperature is always good for my fish .All in all your video just jumped started me to do a new scape .Great stuff thanks for the pros and cons
Even though I see these videos and admire the beautiful bigger tanks I've seen,for my living arrangement,and,my personality,I love my 75 gal. Yes,all those things mentioned here do come into play,but,it's rather easy for me to take care of still,it adds beauty to my dining room,and,it's a great conversation piece. Up til just this year,I guess I've been lucky,because before,all my fish thrived well with simple maintenance,heater and only water flow from the Marine 400 pump,I've had had Red devils,Pacus,Tilapias,convicts,big Plecos,at one time even bettas,but,after my last Red devil passed(he was years old),I decided to try other cichlids I hadn't had before,and,be more on the ball with things like water flow and parameters,etc,so,yeah,cost can add up,but,it's cool.
I've gotten lucky over the years. I found numerous 10, 20, 29 gallon tanks on the street people were throwing out. I've even found a 40 gallon breeder, two 55's, a 75 and 90 five foot long that were thrown out. In addition I've found many wood stands. I can't believe people throw away such good stuff, at least to me.
my 75g is my largest tank... for now... and my absolute favorite! I can't even imagine doing water changes in buckets though... once you hit 29g you gotta have a python 😄 I'm so impressed by people who haul buckets for their huge tanks!!
@@montanaades4707 I'm in awe!!! I use a bucket to siphon my 5.5 and 10s, then re-use a milk jug to fill the tanks back up... the python just moves too fast for those [which makes me sad LOL]. major props to you dude!! what kind of buckets do you use? I'm a freak about buckets and only use ones meant for carrying water for livestock because I'm so afraid they'll break. I wish I'd never seen those videos of people's buckets breaking during water changes haha!
Just get a brute 50g heavy duty garbage can. Get the wheeled base for it. Fill it up and drop a heater in it, plug it in, fill it up with 5 gallon buckets each time and count them as you fill up. Draw a line in the garbage can at 45 gallons, treat water for 45 gallons so next time you can just take the garden hose and fill it right up and know how much you need to treat the water. Let heat up, and once it’s to temp, use a small pump and transfer too tanks.
Had a 55 and sold it just waiting for the right moment to add a 75 . Just right size for me. I love 40 breeders and 15 gallon tanks but have a couple of oddballs like a 37 tall cube, pain to clean but I’ve grown used to it. Love your channel.
Hello. Thank you for this review. Currently, I looking at upgrading from a newly set up planted 6.6 gallon tank that I my new Betta with 2 small Nerite Snails in to either this 44/45 gallon tank to a 75 gallon tank. For me, am not ready to load it up yet, but it will make a great divider between the living room and the kitchen-dining area. This is an open design for a person on a walker and cane. I moved in out of a 3 story to a small 1 bedroom open design right from rehab-nursing care from a serious fall. So, due to my existing physical injuries and brain injury that I am still healing and recovering from, I need to start getting back into a routine and multitasking. Even at 70 and forced into early retirement because of injuries after loosing my balance... I still want to get back to work. I want a farm to rescue animals to be Comfort Animals to those that just might want to have a new friend to visit. My first goal is to create a place for Veterans and our Miitary in Transition and/or those with brain injury. So, meanwhile, I need to relearn how to take care of my fish, the fish tank, and how to aquascape without over-doing it. I wanted a China Cabinet as a room divider, but then after rearranging this apartment... I found a deal on a 75 gallon tank & stand that will be a perfect room divider. Being an open design, I can see this tank from my living room... 5'/6' from the couch and about the same from my dining table. I even have a hanging light that I can place a full spectrum plant grow bulb in it with it's own on/off switch. I am sitting on my couch and just noticed it. I have dry heat registers throughout this small apartment so it keeps me comfortable all year long. I have suspended ceiling fans in the living room and in the dining area so this will be between both. Between the fans and lots of windows...I am comfortable all year long. I wrote notes on what you shared and so I will keep an eye out on sales, discounts, and coupons and compare them with those on Amazon and the other Aquarium Supply Companies. I am not in a hurry. After I used my unpacked boxes to create the 75 gallon tank and stand effect, it will be just behind my 2 seater that is like 38" long and the 48" long tank does not take away from my isle space so I will still have more than enough space to do my home physical therapy plan... so I am excited. My sister is helping me if I can't get them into my SUV... she and her boyfriend have agreed to be my backup plan should they not fit into my car. I can start with one heater and strong bubbler with a longer hose on the one side of the splitter. I have been doing my research. I have been buying rocks at the pet stores when they had great discount coupons. I have made a few connections with a few salespersons so that I have a comfort with them. I have 3 stores near me and I have had 3 rescue dogs since 2004. You talked about this in another video. It does make a difference. One has a call list. 2 do not. I am waiting to get a small school of Galaxy Rasboras and the one store has me on a call list. One of the 2 said that they do not have a call list, but keep checking in to see if they got in my filter media in and they will put it aside until I can get in. So, making connections do work both ways. I just realized that I can make a small black box extension on the narrow side that will up against the wall to cover any hosing and wires so that it frees up the other 3 sides. Thanks again for another great review. Blessings for this new year ahead.
Another awesome video Jason. I love the 75. I have 2 of them, one planted fresh and 1 marine. So far it is my favorite size. I hope to try a 120 one day. I actually like the 75 more than the 125.
Before I got out of the trade (just climbing back in) I worked my way up to a 75. I leaped from having a 29h to a 75 reef. Previously had just had freshwater. I’m getting ready to buy a freshwater tank maybe between 75 & 150. Thinking about all the plants and driftwood For a community tank I wanted to go bigger to have more room to play with. Getting excited as I’m on the cusp!!
Honestly with having both 55G and 75G, of course the difference between the two being the length front to back with height and depth being the same and honestly having both for me have been very similar experiences, I haven’t had all that much different happen between the two tanks which at first when I had my 55 and 75 they were both stocked with Mbuna cichlids. I gave up some of them and moved the rest into my 55 gallon and now my 75 has South American cichlids, which to me have always been easier to keep. But honestly I’m terms of space, if you can fit a 55 I’d say just go out and buy a 75G much better to me in the long run and gives you more options of fish, especially in Cichlids. I can’t imagine fitting South American and Central American cichlids or even haps and peacocks In a 55 happily, at least when they grow up and mature, as Babies in the first year to year and a half I could do those In a 55, but in long term they need a 75G. My vote goes to 75G
If you are looking for a tank larger than 55g. If you want a new tank go to petsmart. They sell tanks with stands, lids and lights for somewhere between 150$-400$. I got my 65g tall tank with stand, lid and light for 249.99 plus I bought a filter 30$ 55-75g filter at walmart. Air pump 15$ at walmart. Heater 30$. Air lines, stones and basic cheap starter decor 50$ again walmart. So for around 375$ you could set up a larger tank 60g+ assuming you dont have any equipment previously. You just have to hunt deals!
i got a 75 about a year ago, after the first water change(with buckets), i purchased a 15$ water pump to do maintenance, it takes a while but its so much easier
All great points. ..love my 75...petsmart... marineland majesty. .tank, glass lids, stand and led light for $250.. python will change your life for water changes. Have great night fish nerds!
Of all the tanks i have the 75g is the last one i have to set up....but it was my FIRST big tank over a 55g ... now i have a 125g ...a 90g ... a 20g hex and 20g tall and a 5g Portrait tank...been wanting to set the 75g back up....this video helps the itch lol...
Agree with most of what you said, although in my experience, for a 75G one 300W heater was adequate even for a cool basement (low 60s). Now for 6 foot I agree about bookending 2 heaters. Feel free to disagree.
No doubt, - a single 300W will work just fine. I just like having two smaller heaters on either end of the tank. Really for the equal water temps and I have a smaller one as a back up if one fails.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics They only fail " when it's really cold & you need it.".. A back-up is worth the investment , either in the tank or in a box , waiting to save the day.😎🐟👍
When I started fish keeping I started with the 75 and a month after that got bit by the mts bug and got another to match and then got a 40 gallon for my bedroom. I love this hobby and the fish I got but as you know always want more lol
Ok, so I’m old and have seen a LOT in this hobby in 40 years. Set up my first 10 gallon in 1968, my first 55 in 1983, and ran until 2009. And have been down the road of breeding, trading, under gravel, vs not under gravel, blahhh blahhh bla. It’s all about....like he said....do you love fish and Aquariums. On the 75’s great advice. I’m going to do a 90 because it’s only a few inches above a 75. But like he said, a commitment:
I just picked up my new 75 gallon tank and stand today. I currently have a 55 and it’s just not big enough. I don’t have room for a 100 gallon tank so I thought the 75 was a good choice for me. More width and more height. Luckily I already have a hob for a 75 and I have a fluval 407 and a strong fluval heater so I should just have to buy some new gravel. I may set up my 55 in another room or I may sell it. Haven’t decided yet
My 75 gallon has been sitting in the basement empty for at least 30 yrs due to the fact that it sprung a leak. After that experience having a large glass tank is not something I desire. Currently, looking into getting a 75 or 90 gallon acrylic, even though they are far more expensive, but I prefer the lighter weight and a cylindrical shape with the smaller foot print. Currently own only two glass aquariums (standard 29 gallons & 20 gallon hex), my others are all acrylic-three 29 gallon BiOrbs, two 12 gallon cylindrical & several nano 1/2 moons, hex, spheres. But I have two juvenile Oscars & three Jack Dempseys that will need a much larger tank by years end.
Ive been keeping a 20 gallon for maybe 3 years now, and i was thinking about doing a big upgrade, if im able to get this its going to be a huge upgrade
I started my aquarium a few months ago and freaking love it. I think I’m ready for a 75gal. Challenge accepted I will do it because I love my fishes. My current tank is 10 gallons.
🐟🐠 in my opinion I believe the 75 gallon tank is one of the three perfect sized tanks with the other two being a 40 breeder and 125. I got my first fish back in the early to mid 80’s and I got my first 75 gallon tank in 2019 at a big box store dollar per gallon sale. I had to drive a hour to the only store in the DFW area that had two 75 tanks available and I got both. These tanks seem to be harder to locate and stands are almost impossible to find so it’s best just to DIY a stand which allows you to build a stand that will last longer and hold the weight much better than a store bought unit. I absolutely love, love, love the two 75 gallon tanks I bought. One of my tanks is saltwater and the other a Convict Cichlids community. I hope to swap out my two 55 gallon tanks and add two more 75 gallon tanks but that may take some finagling with my wife 🤷🏽♂️. I just can’t see not having one. Thank you 🙏🏽 for your videos they are appreciated!
I've been debating between a 55 and 75, and despite the cost, I have to go with a 75. I don't want a tank with just 2 or 3 type of fish and with so many fish breeds being schooling fish, you have to have 5 or 6 of each type. This way I can fit 24-30 (smaller) fish in a single tank and not overcrowd them. It is a much more expensive purchase, but the extra enjoyment is going to be worth it.
Good points Jason. For years I kept 2 large h.o.b filters and 2 nice size sponge filters for my discus in a 90 gallon. NEVER had any issues. I was out of the hobby for several months but I am back to preparing my 90 for them. Yes a canister would be nice but not for my back when I need to pull it out for maintenance. I put extra bio rocks in both filters. I already plan on doing 2 40-50% water changes each week. I am so excited! My tank has been running now for 6 weeks…past the cycling but I want to make sure it is well seasoned. I am so glad to be back watching your videos. Any suggestions? (I have really enjoyed the videos on sponge filters). I am subscribing to your channel tonight. Long comment..my apologies. Any suggestions? Thankyou, Marty Borst
If PH is an issue, do a small run in a tank where you can test the substrate, rock & wood compostion to see if anything needs to be changed to raise or lower PH - which is easier to do with rocks for a permanent level instead of adding a bunch of botanicals to keep lowering the PH - if you don't want a black water tank. Once the levels are where you like them, then scale up & glue all your rocks into their permanent places.
75 gallons are great. So many stocking options (as you mentioned in a previous video) as long as you don't wont lots of huge fish. If I had the funds I'd replace my 75 with a 5" 120. However if I was told I could only have one size tank it would have just 75's; 40 breeders would be a close second.
Its funny, I was planning on getting a 55 gallon as a grow out tank and then use it for orandas but I ended up with a 75 gallon. I've never had a 75 gallon before. I had a 150 a while back. So far I like the footprint. I will grow out a flowerhorn until its almost mature and then move it to a 90 or 125. I think the orandas will do better in this 75. I am using a very powerful FX6 canister knowing that both orandas and a flowerhorn will be very messy. I was going to add an in line heater but your comment about 2 heaters has me questioning that idea. 2 also is good for backup.
My bro n lay gave me a 55 gal about 2 years ago... last week... he gave me a 75 got it all set up and desiding what to put in it... i wish i could post pics
Jason, 200 dollars for 75!! I paid 850 for tank top and stand! But worth every dime. Thicker glass and solid wood stand. Water changes do take longer even I have two buckets going. I spend about hour or more on maintenance but I enjoy it. Great video Jason! Any word on aquashella in Chicago?
Sounds like you got a nice quality setup! RIght now it's still scheduled, but I'm not sure it will run in August. I guess we'll see, but I can't imagine they're going to let thousands of people in a confined space?
loved your video . i wish i had come across you 3-4 years ago when i first found my turtle. he ( Donny - short for Donatello lol) was pretty small when we found him. we picked him up out of the road so that he didnt get run over and he's been with us ever since. He looks like a tortoise that now is he so and have a beak like a snapping turtle. i still do not know the type of turtle he is and i would love to know someday. anyway, just wanted to say i appreciate the information shared in this video as i was prepping to buy a 70- 75 gallon tank soon as a present for Donny because he has clearly out grown this 30 gal we have him in : well maybe its a 20 gal.... but one thing i did not consider was the weight of the tank with water as i live in an apartment complex and the last thing i want is this tank to end up through the floor and landing on someone underneath me . so thanks again im glad i clicked your video. i subscribed and will be checking out more of your vids... blessings
Absolutely beautiful size. Maybe one day. What is really making me second guess myself in the hobby is the ban on fish meds in canada. Bigger tank would mean other fish and when something goes wrong, we feel quite helpless.
I enjoy your videos. I just got in the hobby this year. My first tank is a 120 gallon....48x24x24. I love the tank. My only regret is that I wish I would have bought a bigger tank. Thinking about getting a 75 gallon tank for a Flowerhorn.....
Found a 75 tank and stand for 100 and the marineland cannister filter for 10 because the girl wanted everything gone, i just went ti home depot and bought 2 flood lights and bam perfect for planted tank
I have a 90gl (bought it used for $60) tank & the extra 3 inches in height make it more difficult when you doing gravel vac & if you have to go in the tank your sleeves will get soaked. If I had to do it again I would get a 75gl tank in my opinion easier to do maintenance on.
omg, you need a python water change system or diy equivalent with a water bed faucet and garden hose. You risk hurting your back with this bucket parade
I have 4 tanks one 20 long one 55 one ten an one 75 I have to say it is a little bit easier to take care of the 75 an 55 then the 20 an 10 I guess it is cuz I under stock my lager tanks but it is ok with me I love the hobby only been keeping fish for an year an a half but still love it as I did when I started
My grandparents kept fish for years I always have been into fish keeping but just never had a stable place to try an keep a tank then an a year an a half ago I got a stable place and It grew from there my kids are into keeping fish too so trying to keep the hobby going I am hoping soon to get a bigger tank like a 125 or bigger just to get just a little bit bigger fish
@@matthewaquarium3408 Excellent, my kids are all into the hobby as well. I've always wanted something bigger like a 120 or 180 but just don't have the space and my old house probably couldn't handle the weight, that's like parking a car in your room LOL The house is big enough but there is no 6 foot space on any wall where I'd like a tank that doesn't have a door or window.
Michael Clark I live in NH and the down side is that we don’t have any just fish stores it is hard for me to get the tanks I want ya we have a Petco an Petsmart but most of the time they don’t have the tanks I want an we’re I live it is too small right now but I am wavering to get a good tank an my wife an I are am scaring to get our own house but we we get out house I am going to build a fish room well that is my plan but we will see what happens but as of right now i love doing what I am doing planing on makeing my 75 into a planted tank an putting all my angels in it it should come out grate
Drop my pump into the tank with the 25' hose on it. 20' away the other end of the hose dumps into the toilet. When it's time to refill I move the pump to a bucket I have in the bathtub with correct temperature water in it and conditioner. 20' away the hose end is clamped to the aquarium. 20 minutes and I'm done.
I already pump my water changes into a bucket in the tub to contain any errant sand from my substrate. Your idea is a brilliant next natural step for me. Thanks.
Yeah sometimes I'll gravel vac into a bucket next to the aquarium with the pump in it. The pump is plugged into a power strip so that I can turn it off with my foot of the pump gets ahead of me vacuuming water out.
I got a 75 off Craig's list.. $20...it is ruff....will have to rehab it... but for 20 bucks I will put in the work... got stand, real ruff...nice light ... and lid... now to sand/buff and reseal...
I’ve had tanks my whole life, 55 should be minimal size, maintenance is a breeze when you don’t overload with fish. Always use an oversized filter, one heater is fine just place it by the uptake and whole tank stays consistent. That said purchase a spare heater for when it quits.
Thinking about a 75 gallon, I had a 55 gallon 12 years ago. I used a single hang on the back filter rated for a 60 gallon for chemical filtration, and a canister rated for 75 gallon for biological filtration. Never had any issues. I’m sure Technology had changed, would you recommend a similar setup still today on a 75 gallon? Obviously filters rated for a 75 gallon.
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Prime Time Aquatics hi there your cichlid show tank looks stunning is it been run by just 2 sponge filters? couldnt see any other source of filter any feed back would b cool thanks man keep the vids rolling👍
Can you do a video on how to get rid of brown algae. I have a 20 gallon tank that has been a struggle to keep it looking good.
I’m in Australia we have 5 ft /1.5/1.5 common there nice foot print 300 litres so 80 gallon I think
@@dieringer65 Brown diatom algae?
2 words: Nerite snails, when I set up my 55g shrimp tank it turned into a sea of brown slime, 4 Nerites ate it all in about a week.
@@cheveburkinshaw860 5 foot is an odd size but by those dimensions it sounds like a long 90g.
A 75 is 4 foot by 1.5 by 1.5 so 1 foot longer would be 10-15 gallons more.
A standard 90 is the same footprint as a 75 but 4 inches taller.
After having a 55g for 2 months I've decided to go all out and purchase a 260...Lord what have I gotten myself into😅
DAM SON, 5X bigger
Oh ya!
Hopefully binge watching TH-cam videos will help
Nice!
Hahahaha!!
I wish I had the space for a 75 gallon! I'm the laziest man you'll ever meet, but when it comes to cleaning the tanks I don't consider that work, it relaxes me
I agree with you!
Me too!
Indeed..I actually look forward to it..lol
haha me too! HFK
Indeed cleaning is my way of relaxing and keeps me in touch with every detail of every tank.
I even look for little deposits of mulm to give me an excuse to do a water change/gravel vac.
My 1st 75 gallon tank was expensive to set up but it's heavily planted. It's less maintenance than my 40 gallon and 10 gallon tanks. My smaller tanks are not heavily planted with deep substrate. The water in my 75 is stable. Most of my maintenance is cleaning the glass and topping off the water. I haven't loss any fish. Most of my concern has been making the plants work. Not all plants like my set up.
Thanks for the video! I love my 75gal because it is the biggest size that I can get while still being able to reach everywhere within the tank. Anything deeper or taller and I could not reach to the bottom back area without tools. BTW, you can totally use a 55 lid on a 75, it's just 2-3 inches short in the back, which is perfect to accommodate filter equipment without having to cut the lip. It's very easy to fill in the rest with any appropriate material.
Good point!
I bought a 38g tank first to see if I would like keeping fish, and I absolutely love it. After about 3 months I’ve bought a 125g.
And I really like it and it’s really fun.
For water changes!! Get yourself a 800gph or so water pump get like 50ft of hose and when you do a wc drop that bad boy in there and turn it on. Put the other end of the hose out a window on into the sink. Refilling either has to be done with buckets or by filling a bathtub, dechlorinating, and pumping it back in.
Great advise bro, you brought up an important point, when you buy a tank this size you need to assure you love fish, I can sit infront of my 125g and just watch my fish, it's so enjoyable
I just bought a 75 gallon from Marineland, with stand and led light for 359$ And I’m running it with 2 fluval 70...love it
I have a 55 gallon and 53 gallon with Mbuna in both. Well next Tuesday is my birthday and my son bought me a Marineland 75 gallon tank and we set that bad boy up and put all my Mbuna in it. Jason is so right. What an awesome tank and full of life. The aggression is actually better controlled in this tank than the other 2. The Fish love it. Jason we appreciate all you do for the hobby. My son and I have learned so much from you.
That is going to be awesome!
I just got a 75 gallon with stand, fish and decorations for $100! The lady just wanted it out of her house. I'm loving it so far!
I have a 75 gal with 15 colorful chiclids. Beautiful tank I agree but as you said, time and $$ can come into play but well worth it to enjoy watching....
I finally bought myself a used 75 gallon along with a nice home made stand for 250. Im in the process of cycling it and moving my fish from my 60. In this 75 i used pot soil and sand as my cap. Not sure of the plants i will put in there. I bought an led light. I've never used led for plants. Im excited to see how they will grow
im 13! ive been in the hobby for 3 years im moving on from a co2 55 planted tank too a 75 gallon im very exited i have room lights substrate everything too keep it going but im having trouble on what fish i should get i find water changes very fun and do water changes 2 times a week with or one if im going out somewhere i would love some ideas of size medium schooling fish i pay for all my tanks my self and love this hobby!
Just scored a 75 gallon tank for free! And here we go 😅. Its massive and i love it. I can't wait to get it up and running.
Have fun!
105$ at Petco on sale. I just got mine. It feels like the first big tank, I ever had. The 55 just doesn't have the presence of the 75 gallon.
Petsmart has a kit for 75gal with tank, stand, lids, light $299
I want one
I bought one. Its a great kit. My Eastern Painted turtle loves all the space he has!!! The light in the kit is okay to start, but I want to up grade it soon and I have only had it for about a year.
That kit is $263 right now so get it guys
@@predatoria_aquatica where? I’d buy that asap
@@predatoria_aquatica my marine land just cracked open
Great timing, I'm looking to get a 75 for my Oranda's. I'm going to save up for this really modern one with crazy thick glass at a aquarium shop by my house. It has beautiful white custom cabinet with acyclic sump boxes built into the system in the cabinet. It's more of a big square then it is a 4ft long but it looks beautiful and love the design.
Glad I watched this. I have Been thinking hard on getting a 75 but, after watching, I’m just not ready for this commitment. I’ll stick with my 29 planted for now. Thank you.
Yeah.... I got the 75g. 😬 I can only have one tank and Iv done so well with my 29g, I know I can handle the 75. I will be moving everything to 75, then will give the 29 to a new hobbyist to pay it forward👍🏻
I found one used for 115 just look of market place
thanks for the tips. i also have a 75 gallon tank and its my first time in this hobby and its really really fun. i dont bother staring at it all day.
Absolutely love my 75 gal, excellent tank
Don’t consider it, just buy a 75g, now. You won’t regret it
Best tank ever made, that and the 90g, same footprint, 4 inches taller.
Just picked up a 75g, it;s the perfect dimensions!
@@Trivedi_Tuesdays dam I messed up. I got a 55gal
Got a second hand 75 gallon tank today with a filter, stand, sand and a light for 150 bucks today plus delivery . Super excited to see what I can do with the space as I’ve never gone over 20 but love aquascaping.
I have had my 55-gallon for 8 years now. I haven't done a water change in at least 6 years. I just tested my water yesterday for the first time ever. I was filled with anxiety thinking about what the results might be. Everything was perfect! I was overjoyed. So I agree larger tanks do not require as much maintenance.
I love my 2 75 gallon tanks they are made by marine land and come with a stand lids and lights for 299 it’s hard to beat! All you have to buy is filtration and heater and the substrate I have under gravel system in mine +2 marine land 350 penguins and a 40 gallon sponge filter the under gravel is running two power heads that are 110 gallons per hour and it’s Wayover stocked but everything does well 75 gallons are my favorite tank but I just bought a 125 so we will see! By the way if you don’t know where to get the 75 gallon kit I talked about Petsmart just wait for it to go on sale it’s normally $400!
I will have a 75 gl. again... I had 8 tanks up and running about 15 years ago.. and I absolutely knew nothing compared to what I've learned from you guys!! It definitely is a commitment, but so well worth it!! I have definitely been bit by the big tank bug and everytime I watch something with your stocking options my mind gets to turning🤔🤣Thank you for always taking the time to break it down for us with all the research , experience and thoughtfulness you all share in all your videos. PS the cichlids are absolutely stunning!!❤️👍
You're going to blow right past that eight number soon. Haha
I enjoy my 75 gallon. For anyone considering a 55 gallon, I would say to go with a 75 instead. The extra depth you get is worth the money. (And yes, I have both sizes.)
I agree :-) P.S. - I hope you like tomorrow's members video. :-)
for sure!! it just looks so much more pleasing somehow... discounting all the other advantages 😄
I was thinking of a 55 for a single piranha but I think I may as well go for the 75. It sucks that the depth is so short
What brand is yours??
What would u say is the most fish u can have in your 75 gallon? Rn I have 26 fish in mine all pretty small fish mollies tetras 1 angel fish some bottom feeders. Could I add any more?
I have two chocolate cichlids, a brown hoplo catfish, and an opaline gourami in my 75 and its amazing.
This really is a very good point. I always liked the point the glass thickens with the 75 usually. It's kinda that gray area of getting more serious with the hobby. Excellent information. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
It is the most versatile tank in the industry. Plus i like the 75 tall show tank.
im loving the comments here wow ... im getting a little excited now with a reset mindset approach towards aqurarium life .. just wish i had the space for all i really would like to do
BIGGER TANKS= BIGGER FUN
I've commented several times about the importance of footprint over height as a 40 breeder owner vs. a 29 or a 60 but I feel different when you get into truly large aquariums. I owned a 90 gallon in the past (want it back so bad) and feel like the 4 inches of height over a 75 adds more stocking options. It would be better for African Cichlids that are all over the space as well as offering the opportunity to house a medium sized aggressive top and bottom dweller in the same enclosure. Going on and on as usual.
Perfect for that..
Too many people don't layer the real estate in their tank.
👍
We upgraded our 20g small fish community tank to the Marineland 75g set in February. Love it, couldn't be happier. Thinking about getting a second 75g. So much more room for the plants to grow. I did buy a different light so that there wasn't a big adjustment for them. Plant melt is sad. We use the stock light for mornings and evenings. Can't wait to finally be able to get more fish to add. We're trying to find a more surface dwelling yellow fish that would be compatible with cherry shrimp. The only con I've found with this is if I go out of town I can't ask my sister to help with maintenance. She's barely 5' 4" and has short arms. I am 5' 7" with long arms and legs.
Ya, the long armed person has to do the maintenance. Haha
I have a 53 gallon aquarium, it’s the best. It’s dimensions are 48in long, 15in front to back and 17in high. Water changes are easy and has a great footprint.
Those are great dimensions!
Love my 75g community tank!
The thumbnail tank looks spectacular...Amazing👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you!
I just got my 55 a few months ago and I love what I am able to do with it and I am regretting my 65 gallon purchase it’s a nice tank for viewing but maintenance sucks literally shoulder deep to reach the bottom so I am thinking getting a 75/90 to replace the 65 but I know myself and it will just be a 6th tank I setup and will continue to hate cleaning the 65
Lol..
At first i was thinking 😉
SELL it ..
But then , i thought yeah right , i never sell mine because fish are always looking for a new home..
I have too many aquariums , however i really do want a 75 ,
Because of the larger footprint .
😀🐟🐟👍
Give them all of the space i can.🐬
If maintenance is a fun sucker, maybe get a few more plants, and a bigger shrimp/snail clean up crew?
I just recently picked up a 260 gallon saltwater to replace my 55 gallon...I guess it's time for me to invest in a snorkeling gear if I want to reach the bottom
I have a 65 tall. I have mixed feelings about mine.
Pros:
•It feels smaller and is easier to fit places do lack of length
• don't need multiple heaters
• don't have to worry about dead spots
• Doesnt require as much decor as a long
Cons:
• tank height, literally have to stand on a chair to clean it
• cant put very large fish in because tank isnt very long
• adding any decor or rearranging anything feels like a total chore
I cant complain to much though I only paid 250$ for tank, stand, lid and lights at petsmart for it. That's original the reason I bought it.
Just bought a 75. Getting the stuff to set it up. Good timing.
Enjoy!
I love my 75 gallon tank. I find it relaxing and fun. I think it's easier to take care of my 75 gallon than my 20 gallon.
Hey lester from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean great video I have 75 gal like you stocked with chiclid. Love it and I enjoy my maintenance time I have a DIY overhead filter with power head and a hang on .Don't need heaters as I am in the tropics so my temperature is always good for my fish .All in all your video just jumped started me to do a new scape .Great stuff thanks for the pros and cons
Sounds awesome! Thanks for watching.
I have a 75g African Cichlid tank and love every inch of it.
Even though I see these videos and admire the beautiful bigger tanks I've seen,for my living arrangement,and,my personality,I love my 75 gal.
Yes,all those things mentioned here do come into play,but,it's rather easy for me to take care of still,it adds beauty to my dining room,and,it's a great conversation piece.
Up til just this year,I guess I've been lucky,because before,all my fish thrived well with simple maintenance,heater and only water flow from the Marine 400 pump,I've had had Red devils,Pacus,Tilapias,convicts,big Plecos,at one time even bettas,but,after my last Red devil passed(he was years old),I decided to try other cichlids I hadn't had before,and,be more on the ball with things like water flow and parameters,etc,so,yeah,cost can add up,but,it's cool.
I have had a 75 up and running for over a year now. It is my first real large tank.
I've gotten lucky over the years. I found numerous 10, 20, 29 gallon tanks on the street people were throwing out. I've even found a 40 gallon breeder, two 55's, a 75 and 90 five foot long that were thrown out. In addition I've found many wood stands. I can't believe people throw away such good stuff, at least to me.
That's like finding gold! Haha - I love it when I find a tank on the curb and the thing holds water. :-)
my 75g is my largest tank... for now... and my absolute favorite! I can't even imagine doing water changes in buckets though... once you hit 29g you gotta have a python 😄 I'm so impressed by people who haul buckets for their huge tanks!!
I totally agree!
Two 75's and a 55 over here . Buckets all day long. There might also be three 20's and two 10's 🙃
@@montanaades4707 I'm in awe!!! I use a bucket to siphon my 5.5 and 10s, then re-use a milk jug to fill the tanks back up... the python just moves too fast for those [which makes me sad LOL]. major props to you dude!! what kind of buckets do you use? I'm a freak about buckets and only use ones meant for carrying water for livestock because I'm so afraid they'll break. I wish I'd never seen those videos of people's buckets breaking during water changes haha!
Just get a brute 50g heavy duty garbage can. Get the wheeled base for it. Fill it up and drop a heater in it, plug it in, fill it up with 5 gallon buckets each time and count them as you fill up. Draw a line in the garbage can at 45 gallons, treat water for 45 gallons so next time you can just take the garden hose and fill it right up and know how much you need to treat the water. Let heat up, and once it’s to temp, use a small pump and transfer too tanks.
I kinda regret my 55 because of the depth. The 75 and 125 are my favorite big tanks tbh.
90g is nice, same footprint as the 75 but 4 inches taller.
Had a 55 and sold it just waiting for the right moment to add a 75 . Just right size for me. I love 40 breeders and 15 gallon tanks but have a couple of oddballs like a 37 tall cube, pain to clean but I’ve grown used to it. Love your channel.
Thank you!
75 is a great size! You have so many stocking options.
I agree :-)
Love my 75g I have to love the space for scapes.
I agree! :-)
75 is the best tank for when you get serious.
Not too big, not too small.
Hello. Thank you for this review.
Currently, I looking at upgrading from a newly set up planted 6.6 gallon tank that I my new Betta with 2 small Nerite Snails in to either this 44/45 gallon tank to a 75 gallon tank. For me, am not ready to load it up yet, but it will make a great divider between the living room and the kitchen-dining area. This is an open design for a person on a walker and cane. I moved in out of a 3 story to a small 1 bedroom open design right from rehab-nursing care from a serious fall.
So, due to my existing physical injuries and brain injury that I am still healing and recovering from, I need to start getting back into a routine and multitasking. Even at 70 and forced into early retirement because of injuries after loosing my balance... I still want to get back to work. I want a farm to rescue animals to be Comfort Animals to those that just might want to have a new friend to visit. My first goal is to create a place for Veterans and our Miitary in Transition and/or those with brain injury.
So, meanwhile, I need to relearn how to take care of my fish, the fish tank, and how to aquascape without over-doing it.
I wanted a China Cabinet as a room divider, but then after rearranging this apartment... I found a deal on a 75 gallon tank & stand that will be a perfect room divider. Being an open design, I can see this tank from my living room... 5'/6' from the couch and about the same from my dining table. I even have a hanging light that I can place a full spectrum plant grow bulb in it with it's own on/off switch. I am sitting on my couch and just noticed it. I have dry heat registers throughout this small apartment so it keeps me comfortable all year long. I have suspended ceiling fans in the living room and in the dining area so this will be between both. Between the fans and lots of windows...I am comfortable all year long.
I wrote notes on what you shared and so I will keep an eye out on sales, discounts, and coupons and compare them with those on Amazon and the other Aquarium Supply Companies. I am not in a hurry.
After I used my unpacked boxes to create the 75 gallon tank and stand effect, it will be just behind my 2 seater that is like 38" long and the 48" long tank does not take away from my isle space so I will still have more than enough space to do my home physical therapy plan... so I am excited. My sister is helping me if I can't get them into my SUV... she and her boyfriend have agreed to be my backup plan should they not fit into my car.
I can start with one heater and strong bubbler with a longer hose on the one side of the splitter. I have been doing my research. I have been buying rocks at the pet stores when they had great discount coupons.
I have made a few connections with a few salespersons so that I have a comfort with them. I have 3 stores near me and I have had 3 rescue dogs since 2004. You talked about this in another video. It does make a difference. One has a call list. 2 do not. I am waiting to get a small school of Galaxy Rasboras and the one store has me on a call list. One of the 2 said that they do not have a call list, but keep checking in to see if they got in my filter media in and they will put it aside until I can get in. So, making connections do work both ways.
I just realized that I can make a small black box extension on the narrow side that will up against the wall to cover any hosing and wires so that it frees up the other 3 sides.
Thanks again for another great review.
Blessings for this new year ahead.
Another awesome video Jason. I love the 75. I have 2 of them, one planted fresh and 1 marine. So far it is my favorite size. I hope to try a 120 one day. I actually like the 75 more than the 125.
Glad they are working well for you too!
Who remembers when you paid a dollar per gallon of the tank you were buying?
Before I got out of the trade (just climbing back in) I worked my way up to a 75. I leaped from having a 29h to a 75 reef. Previously had just had freshwater. I’m getting ready to buy a freshwater tank maybe between 75 & 150. Thinking about all the plants and driftwood For a community tank I wanted to go bigger to have more room to play with. Getting excited as I’m on the cusp!!
Very cool! Enjoy!
Honestly with having both 55G and 75G, of course the difference between the two being the length front to back with height and depth being the same and honestly having both for me have been very similar experiences, I haven’t had all that much different happen between the two tanks which at first when I had my 55 and 75 they were both stocked with Mbuna cichlids. I gave up some of them and moved the rest into my 55 gallon and now my 75 has South American cichlids, which to me have always been easier to keep. But honestly I’m terms of space, if you can fit a 55 I’d say just go out and buy a 75G much better to me in the long run and gives you more options of fish, especially in Cichlids. I can’t imagine fitting South American and Central American cichlids or even haps and peacocks In a 55 happily, at least when they grow up and mature, as Babies in the first year to year and a half I could do those In a 55, but in long term they need a 75G. My vote goes to 75G
If you are looking for a tank larger than 55g. If you want a new tank go to petsmart. They sell tanks with stands, lids and lights for somewhere between 150$-400$.
I got my 65g tall tank with stand, lid and light for 249.99 plus I bought a filter 30$ 55-75g filter at walmart. Air pump 15$ at walmart. Heater 30$. Air lines, stones and basic cheap starter decor 50$ again walmart. So for around 375$ you could set up a larger tank 60g+ assuming you dont have any equipment previously. You just have to hunt deals!
I just bought a 75 gallon from a couple moving up north. I paid a measly $125 for a $1000 set up. I'm ecstatic!
i got a 75 about a year ago, after the first water change(with buckets), i purchased a 15$ water pump to do maintenance, it takes a while but its so much easier
All great points. ..love my 75...petsmart... marineland majesty. .tank, glass lids, stand and led light for $250.. python will change your life for water changes. Have great night fish nerds!
Lol I just bought that this weekend for 317 with taxes
I’ve been looking at that deal for $299. They’re sold out for now, but I got my eye on it.
Of all the tanks i have the 75g is the last one i have to set up....but it was my FIRST big tank over a 55g ... now i have a 125g ...a 90g ... a 20g hex and 20g tall and a 5g Portrait tank...been wanting to set the 75g back up....this video helps the itch lol...
Glad I could help. Haha
I have a 75 gallon tank I absolutely love it your videos are always helpful giving me new ideas every time 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you!
I use a pump to do water changes. Then, I run a hose from my faucet to fill my tanks. Easy Peasy. Cheers
Agree with most of what you said, although in my experience, for a 75G one 300W heater was adequate even for a cool basement (low 60s). Now for 6 foot I agree about bookending 2 heaters. Feel free to disagree.
No doubt, - a single 300W will work just fine. I just like having two smaller heaters on either end of the tank. Really for the equal water temps and I have a smaller one as a back up if one fails.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics
They only fail " when it's really cold & you need it."..
A back-up is worth the investment , either in the tank or in a box , waiting to save the day.😎🐟👍
When I started fish keeping I started with the 75 and a month after that got bit by the mts bug and got another to match and then got a 40 gallon for my bedroom. I love this hobby and the fish I got but as you know always want more lol
Ok, so I’m old and have seen a LOT in this hobby in 40 years. Set up my first 10 gallon in 1968, my first 55 in 1983, and ran until 2009.
And have been down the road of breeding, trading, under gravel, vs not under gravel, blahhh blahhh bla.
It’s all about....like he said....do you love fish and Aquariums.
On the 75’s great advice. I’m going to do a 90 because it’s only a few inches above a 75. But like he said, a commitment:
had me 75 gallon tank for about 3 weeks now . I got 15 mbunas african cichlids and they couldnt be happier
I just picked up my new 75 gallon tank and stand today. I currently have a 55 and it’s just not big enough. I don’t have room for a 100 gallon tank so I thought the 75 was a good choice for me. More width and more height. Luckily I already have a hob for a 75 and I have a fluval 407 and a strong fluval heater so I should just have to buy some new gravel. I may set up my 55 in another room or I may sell it. Haven’t decided yet
Have fun!
I'm 18 seconds in and I paused to comment. I'm already enjoying the video. :)
Thank you!
My 75 gallon has been sitting in the basement empty for at least 30 yrs due to the fact that it sprung a leak. After that experience having a large glass tank is not something I desire. Currently, looking into getting
a 75 or 90 gallon acrylic, even though they are far more expensive, but I prefer the lighter weight and a cylindrical shape with the smaller foot print. Currently own only two glass aquariums (standard 29 gallons & 20 gallon hex), my others are all acrylic-three 29 gallon BiOrbs, two 12 gallon cylindrical & several nano 1/2 moons, hex, spheres. But I have two juvenile Oscars & three Jack Dempseys that will need a much larger tank by years end.
Ive been keeping a 20 gallon for maybe 3 years now, and i was thinking about doing a big upgrade, if im able to get this its going to be a huge upgrade
I started my aquarium a few months ago and freaking love it. I think I’m ready for a 75gal. Challenge accepted I will do it because I love my fishes. My current tank is 10 gallons.
How is your 75g going?
Thank you for this channel! This is exactly what I need as someone just getting into owning fish.
Thanks for being here!
I love my 75gallon.
🐟🐠 in my opinion I believe the 75 gallon tank is one of the three perfect sized tanks with the other two being a 40 breeder and 125. I got my first fish back in the early to mid 80’s and I got my first 75 gallon tank in 2019 at a big box store dollar per gallon sale. I had to drive a hour to the only store in the DFW area that had two 75 tanks available and I got both. These tanks seem to be harder to locate and stands are almost impossible to find so it’s best just to DIY a stand which allows you to build a stand that will last longer and hold the weight much better than a store bought unit.
I absolutely love, love, love the two 75 gallon tanks I bought. One of my tanks is saltwater and the other a Convict Cichlids community. I hope to swap out my two 55 gallon tanks and add two more 75 gallon tanks but that may take some finagling with my wife 🤷🏽♂️. I just can’t see not having one.
Thank you 🙏🏽 for your videos they are appreciated!
Those are great choices!
I've been debating between a 55 and 75, and despite the cost, I have to go with a 75. I don't want a tank with just 2 or 3 type of fish and with so many fish breeds being schooling fish, you have to have 5 or 6 of each type. This way I can fit 24-30 (smaller) fish in a single tank and not overcrowd them. It is a much more expensive purchase, but the extra enjoyment is going to be worth it.
Good points Jason. For years I kept 2 large h.o.b filters and 2 nice size sponge filters for my discus in a 90 gallon. NEVER had any issues. I was out of the hobby for several months but I am back to preparing my 90 for them. Yes a canister would be nice but not for my back when I need to pull it out for maintenance. I put extra bio rocks in both filters. I already plan on doing 2 40-50% water changes each week. I am so excited! My tank has been running now for 6 weeks…past the cycling but I want to make sure it is well seasoned. I am so glad to be back watching your videos. Any suggestions? (I have really enjoyed the videos on sponge filters). I am subscribing to your channel tonight. Long comment..my apologies. Any suggestions? Thankyou, Marty Borst
We've done a lot with nano fish lately - huge schools of rummy nose rasbora, galaxy rasbora, chili rasbora. Very interesting fish!
If PH is an issue, do a small run in a tank where you can test the substrate, rock & wood compostion to see if anything needs to be changed to raise or lower PH - which is easier to do with rocks for a permanent level instead of adding a bunch of botanicals to keep lowering the PH - if you don't want a black water tank.
Once the levels are where you like them, then scale up & glue all your rocks into their permanent places.
75 gallons are great. So many stocking options (as you mentioned in a previous video) as long as you don't wont lots of huge fish. If I had the funds I'd replace my 75 with a 5" 120. However if I was told I could only have one size tank it would have just 75's; 40 breeders would be a close second.
All good tanks!
Keep them coming Jason!!
Its funny, I was planning on getting a 55 gallon as a grow out tank and then use it for orandas but I ended up with a 75 gallon. I've never had a 75 gallon before. I had a 150 a while back. So far I like the footprint. I will grow out a flowerhorn until its almost mature and then move it to a 90 or 125. I think the orandas will do better in this 75. I am using a very powerful FX6 canister knowing that both orandas and a flowerhorn will be very messy. I was going to add an in line heater but your comment about 2 heaters has me questioning that idea. 2 also is good for backup.
My bro n lay gave me a 55 gal about 2 years ago... last week... he gave me a 75 got it all set up and desiding what to put in it... i wish i could post pics
Jason, 200 dollars for 75!! I paid 850 for tank top and stand! But worth every dime. Thicker glass and solid wood stand. Water changes do take longer even I have two buckets going. I spend about hour or more on maintenance but I enjoy it. Great video Jason! Any word on aquashella in Chicago?
Sounds like you got a nice quality setup! RIght now it's still scheduled, but I'm not sure it will run in August. I guess we'll see, but I can't imagine they're going to let thousands of people in a confined space?
PetSmart 75 gal. tank, stand, hood, and light - $299. Although, you will want to buy another light.
loved your video . i wish i had come across you 3-4 years ago when i first found my turtle. he ( Donny - short for Donatello lol) was pretty small when we found him. we picked him up out of the road so that he didnt get run over and he's been with us ever since. He looks like a tortoise that now is he so and have a beak like a snapping turtle. i still do not know the type of turtle he is and i would love to know someday. anyway, just wanted to say i appreciate the information shared in this video as i was prepping to buy a 70- 75 gallon tank soon as a present for Donny because he has clearly out grown this 30 gal we have him in : well maybe its a 20 gal.... but one thing i did not consider was the weight of the tank with water as i live in an apartment complex and the last thing i want is this tank to end up through the floor and landing on someone underneath me . so thanks again im glad i clicked your video. i subscribed and will be checking out more of your vids... blessings
Glad you are here!
Absolutely beautiful size. Maybe one day. What is really making me second guess myself in the hobby is the ban on fish meds in canada. Bigger tank would mean other fish and when something goes wrong, we feel quite helpless.
Ya, that really stinks they did that in Canada. So dumb.
Thanks!
Thank you - glad you are back!
I enjoy your videos. I just got in the hobby this year. My first tank is a 120 gallon....48x24x24. I love the tank. My only regret is that I wish I would have bought a bigger tank. Thinking about getting a 75 gallon tank for a Flowerhorn.....
That's a nice size tank though!
I have a 160gal and I wish I had just two 75gal, the 55gal tanks are nice to but you just can do small fish.
Found a 75 tank and stand for 100 and the marineland cannister filter for 10 because the girl wanted everything gone, i just went ti home depot and bought 2 flood lights and bam perfect for planted tank
Sweet deal!
I have a 90gl (bought it used for $60) tank & the extra 3 inches in height make it more difficult when you doing gravel vac & if you have to go in the tank your sleeves will get soaked. If I had to do it again I would get a 75gl tank in my opinion easier to do maintenance on.
I have a tanganyika biotope 75gal tank. A 20% water change weekly is quite challenging yet healthier especially I'm using buckets...
omg, you need a python water change system or diy equivalent with a water bed faucet and garden hose. You risk hurting your back with this bucket parade
I have 4 tanks one 20 long one 55 one ten an one 75 I have to say it is a little bit easier to take care of the 75 an 55 then the 20 an 10 I guess it is cuz I under stock my lager tanks but it is ok with me I love the hobby only been keeping fish for an year an a half but still love it as I did when I started
Hopefully you will be like us old timers one day, 55 years of raising fish and still as enthusiastic as day 1.
My grandparents kept fish for years I always have been into fish keeping but just never had a stable place to try an keep a tank then an a year an a half ago I got a stable place and It grew from there my kids are into keeping fish too so trying to keep the hobby going I am hoping soon to get a bigger tank like a 125 or bigger just to get just a little bit bigger fish
@@matthewaquarium3408 Excellent, my kids are all into the hobby as well.
I've always wanted something bigger like a 120 or 180 but just don't have the space and my old house probably couldn't handle the weight, that's like parking a car in your room LOL
The house is big enough but there is no 6 foot space on any wall where I'd like a tank that doesn't have a door or window.
Michael Clark I live in NH and the down side is that we don’t have any just fish stores it is hard for me to get the tanks I want ya we have a Petco an Petsmart but most of the time they don’t have the tanks I want an we’re I live it is too small right now but I am wavering to get a good tank an my wife an I are am scaring to get our own house but we we get out house I am going to build a fish room well that is my plan but we will see what happens but as of right now i love doing what I am doing planing on makeing my 75 into a planted tank an putting all my angels in it it should come out grate
I love that chiclid tank 😍😍😍😍
I have 2 green terrors in my 75 😀😀
Drop my pump into the tank with the 25' hose on it. 20' away the other end of the hose dumps into the toilet. When it's time to refill I move the pump to a bucket I have in the bathtub with correct temperature water in it and conditioner. 20' away the hose end is clamped to the aquarium. 20 minutes and I'm done.
I already pump my water changes into a bucket in the tub to contain any errant sand from my substrate. Your idea is a brilliant next natural step for me. Thanks.
Yeah sometimes I'll gravel vac into a bucket next to the aquarium with the pump in it. The pump is plugged into a power strip so that I can turn it off with my foot of the pump gets ahead of me vacuuming water out.
FWIW, dumping to the toilet works because once the water gets above the gooseneck it goes down continuously. Won't overflow.
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Brilliant!
I’m getting my 75 Gal tomorrow going to put 50 neon tetras in it
Only draw back imo on the 75 is the shallow height. This being case i prefer 90's or even 110's when it comes 48x18 tanks.
I got a 75 off Craig's list.. $20...it is ruff....will have to rehab it... but for 20 bucks I will put in the work... got stand, real ruff...nice light ... and lid... now to sand/buff and reseal...
I’ve had tanks my whole life, 55 should be minimal size, maintenance is a breeze when you don’t overload with fish. Always use an oversized filter, one heater is fine just place it by the uptake and whole tank stays consistent. That said purchase a spare heater for when it quits.
Thinking about a 75 gallon, I had a 55 gallon 12 years ago. I used a single hang on the back filter rated for a 60 gallon for chemical filtration, and a canister rated for 75 gallon for biological filtration. Never had any issues. I’m sure Technology had changed, would you recommend a similar setup still today on a 75 gallon? Obviously filters rated for a 75 gallon.
@@Imprisoned1995 sounds great, I would recommend fluval filters, I’ve been running one for 10 years with no issues
I recently bought a 75 gallon tank for my 2 lemon Oscar's for 220.00 with the light bar and glass tops.
Where at?