If you are looking for some stocking ideas for a 125 check out this video: th-cam.com/video/N3f49-N067U/w-d-xo.html It might be worth comparing the 150 gallon vs the 125 gallon: th-cam.com/video/9aQ1PT8uZ-E/w-d-xo.html Here is how we built our double 125 gallon stand: th-cam.com/video/GgNdD1iSd5A/w-d-xo.html Here is how to quarantine fish: th-cam.com/video/S_-8UETrQv8/w-d-xo.html Also, our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics For more cool behind the scenes stuff consider becoming a member! th-cam.com/channels/YVN.html... If you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel! th-cam.com/channels/PEZ.html...
Great video! I'd add that you can set up a 125 on a budget if you look hard enough :) I got mine used off craigslist for $100 dollars and the cost of a few tubes of silicone to reseal it (maybe $20). I built a DIY stand for around $35 and a bit of paint, used a $10 bag of pool filter sand for substrate, and got a 4' led light (not an aquarium light) for $12. I added a few sponge filters (3 of them for around $15 total), a few pieces of driftwood (probably $60 total), some plants from the other tanks, and I was done. The most expensive thing about that tank is the discus that are in it. I run a linear piston pump in my fish room, so I didn't need to buy an air pump for my sponge filters, but that wouldn't add much to the cost. So the grand total was $252 to get the whole thing up and running.
Like I said in another video I got a 125 today from my former boss. $350 for the tank, light, 2 Fluval FX4s, and all the equipment! Supper stoked, couldnt pass that steal
he is right , even my 55gal shocked me with how much i was spending on lights, decorations and fish along with the HOB filter and the chemicals to get started , i did use pool sand so that was cheap . i ended up over 500$ when it was done and the aquarium itself was given to me
Some nice footage of different 125 gallon tanks in this video, I kinda lost track of what was being said because I was so engrossed in the fish and tanks 😊
My largest tank is a 125. I love it! I have it set up for Ohio native fish; assorted sunfish and madtoms. I use a canister filter and a hob filter, which seems quite adequate.
I am buying one of these used with a stand and light for $100. I am SO excited! I’ve been in fish keeping for 8 months now. LOVE IT. I’m very exciting for all of the new fish I will be able to keep now
How did you know this was perfect timing for me?(lol) I fluctuated between 150 and 125. I went with the 150. OMG it’s huge. Now it’s time for stocking it. I am going to start with 6 adult discus. Great video and perfect timing. I am getting the 150 6 foot long.👍🐠😁
Excellent video. Glad you mentioned quarantine tanks. They're so important. But just in case anyone ends up needing it, there are pond formulas of several common aquarium medications that will be more economical for large tanks like this than the standard aquarium versions. Just figured I'd share in case it helps anyone. Hopefully it won't be needed. 😊
We've had our 125g for about 3 or so months now. Originally, it was to only be an upgrade for our rescued red eared slider to have more room to grow, but we decided to chance it and add some fish to the mix; 2 plecos, about a dozen tetras, 3 gold panda mollies, and a couple opaline gouramis. In 3 months, the slider has shown no aggression towards the fish (which is pretty uncharacteristic). Oddly enough, we've unintentionally increased the amount of fish, as one of the mollies birthed a few; out of the 6 we could originally count, there were 4 that survived and are now larger than the tetras. It's a bizarre mix, but somehow they're all getting along.
Lol same. I started with a 13 gallon Nano then a couple months later went to a 29 gallon and now I’m wanting a 55 or 75 gallon but knowing me once I get that I will want bigger so why not just get a 125 😆
Nice video. Of course I enjoyed it. I had as my first tank a 150 gallon 4 ft tank. Then I saw your video about the showdown between the 125 and 150 and I had to get me a 125. Just got it and can’t wait to set it up. I’ve been buying piece by piece for it. I could never get my big box store to get the 125 gallon tank kits in. So I bought one used. But the catch is the seal was bad. Only paid 100 dollars for tank and stand. Resold the tank as a reptile tank and kept the stand. Had to pay $450 for a tank. But at least I have piece of mind about the seal!
Yeah I had 135 gallon tank thick glass 6 ft long super heavy love the tank but when I moved could not put it down in the basement so I had to sell my South American cichlid set up it was nice but now I do like my 90 gallon 5 ft acrylic tank I could actually put that one down the basement and it was easy to carry believe it or not I carried it by myself great video
Thank You, Prime Time Aquatics, for making common sense and realistic points throughout this upload. I especially like the advice about water changes and buckets. I often do 50% or more wc every 2-3 weeks on all 7 of my tanks and I'm sure the time it'll take to refill a 125 afterward would be a bit time consuming for most...not for me, of course. Like most fish keepers with multi-tank syndrome, I just can't wait for my first 125 or greater.
GREAT VIDEO, AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL....purchased my 2nd 125 gallon aquarium, I purchased it new with the stand and lid off of offerup for $225 in the Chicago area, I also have a 90g and 55g all up and running all came from offerup, letgo and Facebook market, there's plenty of reasonable aquarium out the you just have to look and be ready to jump on a deal immediately!!!!
Big bucks no matter how you slice it. I once had a 55, and it sprung a leak. I'll never forget it. Just rhe thought of that happening again had me drop down to a 20 high. Sometimes you just have be realistic...lol!!
Thanks this is perfect timing as my office is downsizing and I grabbed their 125 tank. I’m making my own stand with inspiration from your channel (white instead of black). Wish me luck!
i'm starting an 125 african cichlid tank too, do you have anything else with them? if so what did you choose? I'm thinking red tail shark, pleco, and 8 african cichlids
I just bought a 125 kit brand new and i was gonna go salt, but im thinking more fresh water now due to insane cost of live rock. Even though the bottom of this tank is tampered glass I'm afraid to put heavy wood or solid rocks inside it. However after seeing this video that hardscape looks solid and really heavy so I guess I can do it.
I have two 125g tanks and they are by far my favorite tanks. The 150 or 180 are a bit too big to move, but two guys can easily move a 125. Best of all, i love the long panoramic 6ft front viewing panel. Great display tank dimensions!
I still do buckets with all my bigger tanks lol as long as the tank isn't OVER stocked and you aren't over feeding, they don't require that big of water changes.. also depending how frequently you want to do it and your filter set-up. And if it's planted or not. some of mine simply get topped off for the most part
your tanks are landscaped so beautifully, aquarium products are pretty expensive especially for bigger tanks here in New Zealand. ive got led strips on my 400l tank that i made up. duel spectrum lighting was too expensive for me. my plants havent seemed to suffer too much either so win win
I have two tetra 60 hob filters that are overkill for my 125. I even keep a sponge filter going in it too just to have a seeded filter around for a quarantine tank
It’s so much more fun keeping larger fishtanks. I have a 190g and a 125g. Both have 2 canister filters and i do wc’s twice a week. You need to be on top of maintenance and be aware not to disturb benificial bacteria in too many places at once. But it’s worth it, it gives you crystal clear tanks full of healthy fish to enjoy, the behavior is more natural, bigger tanks are much more stable and sustainable. I also consider it a big advantage to select all your equipment yourself, rather than in a set. You will adapt them much better to your type of tank.
Redesigning my second 125 now after the 200 broke as we moved it in..using a sunsun hw3000. 2 wave makers and contemplating a large sponge filter as well
I am finally getting my 125 gallon tank for Christmas this year I have everything I need for it except the substrate which I am getting soon I already know how I'm setting it up and what I'm putting in it yes it is going to be an African cichlid tank I have both front right now and a 55 gallon tank
I have two little electric Jack Dempsey in a 50gal corner tank. Earlier this year I got my 150g for when they are big enough. It is heavy planted and well established. Also have Fx6 and an eheim professional 3 both with spray bars for surface agitation. Has black diamond for substrate. Lighting are Radion gen 2 lights. I also have two 75g, one 60g, one 55g, one 50g corner tank, and one 29g tank.
I have a 125 tall, acrylic, that’s only 5 ft. The smaller footprint is nice, there’s lots of space for top and bottom dwellers, but it’s a pain to scape. I have to stand on a chair to reach the bottom. 😆
I would add one more determining factor: your height. As I am 5’7”, I have a hard time reaching into the bottom and corners of a 180g (24”tall); when I had a 100g (18” tall) it was a piece of cake. I should have went with a 150g (21” tall). Reasons to avoid buckets: not to avoid work-you skip the gym; but to avoid getting clobbered by your spouse for ruining the floors!
I have 2 tanks that are 30” tall and yes hard to reach I found step stools that are taller and tools that are longer I’m totally used to it and love the looks
1 major issue Prime Aquatics missed is moving the tank from where you buy it to where you put it in your house. Can the tank fit in your vehicle? What do you do if you don't have 4 people to carry the tank?
Great video as always. Love seeing all your different 125s, especially the Electric Blue Acaras. Question for you concerning stocking levels in a 125-gallon tank. I would like to have 6x Electric Blue Acara, 4x Geophagus Tapajos, 2x Rotkeil Severum, and 2x Gold Severum. What are your thoughts?
That might wind up being a little crowded when they get to full size. My six acara take up quite a bit of space. If it were only them I might only add a couple severums. You could do the geos in place of the acara too.
My 125G 2 year old North American Aquatics tank blew a bottom seal 3 days ago. I bought it at Petsmart, not sure if I will get a refund. I'm still down
@@aychirouchiwa8791 just set it up a week ago. I had 2 50gl tanks with community fish in my living room, now a 125 community tank. 10 angels, rummynose, cardinals, a few mollies, a few barbs, lemons, 2 Plecos and loads of Cory cats.well planted. I have a fx6. I thought it might be too powerful, but it’s just right. No problems so far.
@@Wetsleevesagain oh, very nice. I'm new in the hobby, so, still learning. Did you plant the tank alone first and let it run for a while before adding the animals or did all at once ?
@@aychirouchiwa8791 all at once. Used seeded media from the other canister filters to fill up the fx6. It still would not be balanced due to no beneficial bacteria in the new substrate. So added seachem stability, and do extra water changes for the next month or so.
Got mine set up with an FX6 and a Tidal110. Currently housing 3 Smallish Senegal Bichirs. with 5 Nerites. Trying to look for a good Fish that'll swim throughout the mid and top levels. Any Thoughts appreciated! Really like oddball fish/ specific looking fish.
I made some small ice balls that fit inside oranda goldfish mouth its mainly powder food,garlic guard,and poly guard. Is it a bad idea to do this instead of dosing my main fish tank. I dont have quarantine tank.
Hi I have a 75 gallon. Everything seems to be go well thus far. It has 3 small tetra and well being house our Oscar and 3 Africa Cichlids soon all so running to large sponge filters how much water should I be changing? And how often thanks
I have my 55g Shrimp tank and a 75g Angel tank, so starting a 120g Discus tank is sounding really good right now. I like the 125 but the 6 foot length is a deal breaker, I'd like to get the120g 48x24x24 because there is no place with a 6 foot wall without a window or a door where I would want a tank. I like to have approx 4:1 tank to fish width and height with 10:1 length, to give then room to move and keeps bullying to a minimum, so 48x24x24 is really close to ideal minimum for Discus.
I'll always take a 6' 125g over a 4' 150g any day of the week. I have a 125g waiting in storage to be set up when I move into a house. Planning on some geos, angels, and possibly some type of pleco and I was thinking some Congo tetras.
Great video! I'm building my 125g in the wall. Going to do a Discus tank. I wanted to pick your brain on substrate. I like how fine sand is, but it can be a pain. What are your thoughts on mixing a fine gravel and sand?
David Senger, a 125 gallon tank as was said is a great size for about 5-6 discus. My new 150 is going to be stocked with 6 discus. My tank finished cycling after 4 1/2 weeks. Now it’s time to order the fish! Enjoy your discus. They are magnificent fish.👍🐠
🤔 The 75 gallon and the 125 gallon aquarium aquarium’s have become my favorite sizes to keep. I don’t really have a bunch of room to give to my hobby and these two size tanks do what I need then to do for the Native American fish as well as the Central / South American cichlids I keep. They are also great savor a de sized saltwater reef aquariums especially if you go with the smaller and more peaceful species. All in all these are perfect sized aquariums for smaller to mid sized room.
I would love to have a large tank but due to my health and bank account I have to stay on the smaller size my biggest being a 20 gallon tall if you had to pick one tank that is still in the small range as the best to maintain and stock what would it be? My next project is a pea puffer tank so stinkin cute!
I have my sights on a 125 gallon. For now was thinking of using 2 AquaClear 110's and a few sponge filters. I also have a AquaClear 70 that I could use in addition if need be. Do you think that is sufficient? Maybe one day I cam get a fx6 or fx4. Is fx6 to much for a 125?
I live in a 1bdrm apartment on the second floor. With the weight of a 125 gallon, do I need to worry of the floors giving in? I currently have a 90 gallon in that apartment. I want to upgrade to a 125G and get rid of the 90G, if it’s not going to cave the floor in my apartment in? Also i read on one if the commenters talking about putting supports in the middle of the tank and front and back with wood beams; 2x4 or whatever that was? Could you please educate me on that or send me a link? I don’t use any support for my current 90G
As for your floors - I'm not sure. I guess it depends on how well they are made? The center brace was in regard to my stands, but they don't need them because the cross beams for the top tank are 2x8s with 2x6 fully supported uprights.
Surprised no one mentioned sump filters. I started my 125 with a canister, but it was to heavy for me to maintain. I now have a 29 gal sump under the 125 with 2 overflows. I think the maintenance is easier though I do have to change the filter bags every couple of days. I save the (12) bags in a bucket of bleach which I put into the clothes washer when I run out. I have 10 inch Africans (no mbuna or peacocks) so I need to change as much water as possible every week, but they are healthy and breed. I have a pump that I lower into the tank which drains into the tub or out of doors in the summer. Would love another 125 with community fish, but my husband isn't on board yet. I don't see any cons in this size tank except for initial cost and possibly water bills.
I've had aquariums since the early 1970s and I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've done a 30% water change. I do very small very frequent changes.
Prime Time Aquatics One gallon is not small for SHRIMPS when it comes to size, but i had some casualties until it got stabilized and its a constant struggle to maintain its stability. But now that i achieved balance, i did not have a casualty in months.
@@afonso1816 Smaller tanks can turn on you in a heartbeat, I've been raising fish for over 50 years and I don't have the patience for a small tank any more. Big tanks are easy, things are more stable so you have less work. At my age, I don't have the energy or patience for a small tank. LOL
Is there any really good way to convert from stones to sand? I've been wanting to change my substrate but I've been procrastinating because it just seems like a pain lol.
Quickly becoming my favorite fish channel! 125 gal. Awesome tank! I had a 140 show that was beautiful but so hard to clean due to depth and a foot shorter! Am I seeing Nerite snail eggs on the wood? Mine go crazy laying them white dots,never fails right after I clean the glass lol
for my 55 gal i left the 5gal buckets behind even, i bought a 30gal water drum so it can handle a 50% change easily but that was 100$ so there is that cost again
In my state, people are getting rid of these. One man here got one, with everything for $200. I am looking for a 180 besides my 125.. Will that be big enough? I think that is all I can physically take care of. I always buy used.
Good video, same taste as me. I love Geophagus species, Thoricthys species and others rarely seen like C. Robertsoni. I’m lucky and near I’d guess the best FW store in US (Uncle Ned’s Fish Factory). The owner has forgot more about fish then most experts know and carries many rare fish. My thing was breeding West African cichlids-Chromidotilapia Guntheri ‘Loenberghi’, Henichromis Guinea 2, Pelvicachromis Taeniatus (several color morohs), Steatocranus species etc..Most are aggressive except the dwarfs but I’d love a nice 6 foot West African setup. I’m on a couple large FB forums and see the same trash Malawi cichlids (hybrids etc) or common CA/SA fish. People need to research to see all the cool fish out there.
6' and 20" tall?...I like that size. Might not be perfect for a planted tank being a little narrow,but still good enough for that. I haven't got the price list on Amano's extra wide tanks,but I get the feeling its astronomical in price compared to the 125 at Petco....
Anybody else having issues finding a tank this big at the big retail stores? I have been looking for one for several months now and all of my local area stores don't have anything larger than a 55 gal.
Got a bigger tank for my saltwater now cleaning and staining and buffing out 135 going to use for my cichlids have dragon stone in my cichlid tank now but need more because of bigger tank What others stone would look good to keep Cost down already need more sand and new light. I figured Joanna would know I love her aquascaps sand is black and white
Prime Time Aquatics yes have some in my 75 gallon mbuna tank from landscap store by me. I usually have A idea of scapping for all my tanks but this one I’m drawing a blank I think Joanna needs to come over and scape for me 😂 maybe once I’m geared towards it maybe something will come up thanks for your fast reply and trust your expertise
If you are looking for some stocking ideas for a 125 check out this video: th-cam.com/video/N3f49-N067U/w-d-xo.html
It might be worth comparing the 150 gallon vs the 125 gallon: th-cam.com/video/9aQ1PT8uZ-E/w-d-xo.html
Here is how we built our double 125 gallon stand: th-cam.com/video/GgNdD1iSd5A/w-d-xo.html
Here is how to quarantine fish: th-cam.com/video/S_-8UETrQv8/w-d-xo.html
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Prime Time Aquatics ,
Great video! I'd add that you can set up a 125 on a budget if you look hard enough :) I got mine used off craigslist for $100 dollars and the cost of a few tubes of silicone to reseal it (maybe $20). I built a DIY stand for around $35 and a bit of paint, used a $10 bag of pool filter sand for substrate, and got a 4' led light (not an aquarium light) for $12. I added a few sponge filters (3 of them for around $15 total), a few pieces of driftwood (probably $60 total), some plants from the other tanks, and I was done. The most expensive thing about that tank is the discus that are in it. I run a linear piston pump in my fish room, so I didn't need to buy an air pump for my sponge filters, but that wouldn't add much to the cost. So the grand total was $252 to get the whole thing up and running.
That’s awesome makes me even MORE tempted to get a giant tank
Pics please. I need to see this setup
Do you have any videos of this setup? I’m looking to get a 125 for cichlids I just don’t know the best way of going about it.
Couple tubes of silicone will cost you as much as you paid for your entire set up now 😢
What a great deal!
Like I said in another video I got a 125 today from my former boss. $350 for the tank, light, 2 Fluval FX4s, and all the equipment! Supper stoked, couldnt pass that steal
Nice deal!
I love my 125. It is way easier to keep stable than smaller tanks. I think the fish love a long swim area too. 😊👍
he is right , even my 55gal shocked me with how much i was spending on lights, decorations and fish along with the HOB filter and the chemicals to get started , i did use pool sand so that was cheap . i ended up over 500$ when it was done and the aquarium itself was given to me
Some nice footage of different 125 gallon tanks in this video, I kinda lost track of what was being said because I was so engrossed in the fish and tanks 😊
Haha, the same happens to me when I watch videos sometimes.
My largest tank is a 125. I love it! I have it set up for Ohio native fish; assorted sunfish and madtoms. I use a canister filter and a hob filter, which seems quite adequate.
Sounds cool!
Beautiful tanks, 60G is big enough for me but wow the 125 is beautiful. All your tanks are beautiful.Thank you
I am buying one of these used with a stand and light for $100. I am SO excited! I’ve been in fish keeping for 8 months now. LOVE IT. I’m very exciting for all of the new fish I will be able to keep now
That's a great deal!
How did you know this was perfect timing for me?(lol) I fluctuated between 150 and 125. I went with the 150. OMG it’s huge. Now it’s time for stocking it. I am going to start with 6 adult discus. Great video and perfect timing. I am getting the 150 6 foot long.👍🐠😁
That will be a great choice for that tank!
Aww! I’m jelly! My 150 is only the 4 ft kind
I just got my Aqueon 125 Gal yesterday!!! What a Christmas gift!! The thing is gorgeous.
Woohoo!
Im
Planning to upgrade from 75 to this … ❤️
You and kaveman are the most informative. Thank you
I love my 125. Currently a growout tank for my Oscars, Arrowanas and Severums before they move to the big tank.
Excellent video. Glad you mentioned quarantine tanks. They're so important. But just in case anyone ends up needing it, there are pond formulas of several common aquarium medications that will be more economical for large tanks like this than the standard aquarium versions. Just figured I'd share in case it helps anyone. Hopefully it won't be needed. 😊
Thanks for sharing!
We've always had small tanks, but we finally got a 125 gallon community tank last year and it quickly became our favorite tank. We love it!!
So much to watch in a 125. :-)
Like the pro’s and trying hard to ignore the con’s 🤓
We've had our 125g for about 3 or so months now. Originally, it was to only be an upgrade for our rescued red eared slider to have more room to grow, but we decided to chance it and add some fish to the mix; 2 plecos, about a dozen tetras, 3 gold panda mollies, and a couple opaline gouramis. In 3 months, the slider has shown no aggression towards the fish (which is pretty uncharacteristic). Oddly enough, we've unintentionally increased the amount of fish, as one of the mollies birthed a few; out of the 6 we could originally count, there were 4 that survived and are now larger than the tetras. It's a bizarre mix, but somehow they're all getting along.
Thank you for this only owned nano tanks and been wanting to invest into a 100g when I graduate and get my own place
Lol same. I started with a 13 gallon Nano then a couple months later went to a 29 gallon and now I’m wanting a 55 or 75 gallon but knowing me once I get that I will want bigger so why not just get a 125 😆
Nice video. Of course I enjoyed it. I had as my first tank a 150 gallon 4 ft tank. Then I saw your video about the showdown between the 125 and 150 and I had to get me a 125. Just got it and can’t wait to set it up. I’ve been buying piece by piece for it. I could never get my big box store to get the 125 gallon tank kits in. So I bought one used. But the catch is the seal was bad. Only paid 100 dollars for tank and stand. Resold the tank as a reptile tank and kept the stand. Had to pay $450 for a tank. But at least I have piece of mind about the seal!
Hope you enjoy it!
I have a 125 Tanganyikan tank. Love it!
Yeah I had 135 gallon tank thick glass 6 ft long super heavy love the tank but when I moved could not put it down in the basement so I had to sell my South American cichlid set up it was nice but now I do like my 90 gallon 5 ft acrylic tank I could actually put that one down the basement and it was easy to carry believe it or not I carried it by myself great video
I hear you! I remember getting my 4ft 150 down the stairs - that was NOT fun!
Thank You, Prime Time Aquatics, for making common sense and realistic points throughout this upload. I especially like the advice about water changes and buckets. I often do 50% or more wc every 2-3 weeks on all 7 of my tanks and I'm sure the time it'll take to refill a 125 afterward would be a bit time consuming for most...not for me, of course. Like most fish keepers with multi-tank syndrome, I just can't wait for my first 125 or greater.
Thank you! Ya, we all start to figure out more efficient ways of doing maintenance as the tank numbers grow. :-)
GREAT VIDEO, AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL....purchased my 2nd 125 gallon aquarium, I purchased it new with the stand and lid off of offerup for $225 in the Chicago area, I also have a 90g and 55g all up and running all came from offerup, letgo and Facebook market, there's plenty of reasonable aquarium out the you just have to look and be ready to jump on a deal immediately!!!!
That's cool! Hope you enjoy the new tank. :-)
Big bucks no matter how you slice it. I once had a 55, and it sprung a leak. I'll never forget it. Just rhe thought of that happening again had me drop down to a 20 high. Sometimes you just have be realistic...lol!!
It's good to know your comfort level. :-)
Thanks this is perfect timing as my office is downsizing and I grabbed their 125 tank. I’m making my own stand with inspiration from your channel (white instead of black). Wish me luck!
Have fun!
Great vid, cannot beat a 6 footer, I’ve got a 180 from a 75, love the size and the fish do too
180s are great!
Set up my 1st 125 African cichlid tank in June. I love this tank. It looks great!
Nice!
i'm starting an 125 african cichlid tank too, do you have anything else with them? if so what did you choose? I'm thinking red tail shark, pleco, and 8 african cichlids
Only a pleco and 5 synodontis cat fish
I just bought a 125 kit brand new and i was gonna go salt, but im thinking more fresh water now due to insane cost of live rock. Even though the bottom of this tank is tampered glass I'm afraid to put heavy wood or solid rocks inside it. However after seeing this video that hardscape looks solid and really heavy so I guess I can do it.
I have two 125g tanks and they are by far my favorite tanks. The 150 or 180 are a bit too big to move, but two guys can easily move a 125. Best of all, i love the long panoramic 6ft front viewing panel. Great display tank dimensions!
Good point!
You provide the best videos, hands-down... 🏆 40 year hobbyist
Thank you!
Love your videos. I think it should be stressed that QT should happen for any and all size tanks, not just larger tanks. Keep up the great work!
That is for sure!
I live in Alaska and am going to be getting a north American pike. So this was great to learn about.
I still do buckets with all my bigger tanks lol as long as the tank isn't OVER stocked and you aren't over feeding, they don't require that big of water changes.. also depending how frequently you want to do it and your filter set-up. And if it's planted or not. some of mine simply get topped off for the most part
Look at saltwater tanks. The water parameters are immensely more important than freshwater yet the goal is to essentially never do water changes.
Was just googling this topic last week. Great video!
Cool!
your tanks are landscaped so beautifully, aquarium products are pretty expensive especially for bigger tanks here in New Zealand. ive got led strips on my 400l tank that i made up. duel spectrum lighting was too expensive for me. my plants havent seemed to suffer too much either so win win
The strip LEDs found on the internet can look really nice on a tank.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics i will have a look thank you :)
I have two tetra 60 hob filters that are overkill for my 125. I even keep a sponge filter going in it too just to have a seeded filter around for a quarantine tank
It’s so much more fun keeping larger fishtanks. I have a 190g and a 125g. Both have 2 canister filters and i do wc’s twice a week. You need to be on top of maintenance and be aware not to disturb benificial bacteria in too many places at once. But it’s worth it, it gives you crystal clear tanks full of healthy fish to enjoy, the behavior is more natural, bigger tanks are much more stable and sustainable. I also consider it a big advantage to select all your equipment yourself, rather than in a set. You will adapt them much better to your type of tank.
Had no idea 125 was one of your favorite tank sizes. That's cool 😎 I think I'm pretty into them to now
Such a versatile tank and not crazy expensive either!
Redesigning my second 125 now after the 200 broke as we moved it in..using a sunsun hw3000. 2 wave makers and contemplating a large sponge filter as well
I am finally getting my 125 gallon tank for Christmas this year I have everything I need for it except the substrate which I am getting soon I already know how I'm setting it up and what I'm putting in it yes it is going to be an African cichlid tank I have both front right now and a 55 gallon tank
Have fun!
I have two little electric Jack Dempsey in a 50gal corner tank. Earlier this year I got my 150g for when they are big enough. It is heavy planted and well established. Also have Fx6 and an eheim professional 3 both with spray bars for surface agitation. Has black diamond for substrate. Lighting are Radion gen 2 lights.
I also have two 75g, one 60g, one 55g, one 50g corner tank, and one 29g tank.
Sounds cool!
I have a 125 tall, acrylic, that’s only 5 ft. The smaller footprint is nice, there’s lots of space for top and bottom dwellers, but it’s a pain to scape. I have to stand on a chair to reach the bottom. 😆
I have the same issue with my 4ft 150 gallon.
I also have the 5 ft 125 i love it
I would add one more determining factor: your height. As I am 5’7”, I have a hard time reaching into the bottom and corners of a 180g (24”tall); when I had a 100g (18” tall) it was a piece of cake. I should have went with a 150g (21” tall).
Reasons to avoid buckets: not to avoid work-you skip the gym; but to avoid getting clobbered by your spouse for ruining the floors!
Good point!
I have 2 tanks that are 30” tall and yes hard to reach I found step stools that are taller and tools that are longer I’m totally used to it and love the looks
I'm 5'4" with short arms and find my 24" tall tanks doable, but when I drop something in my 31" tall tank, now that's a problem haha!
1 major issue Prime Aquatics missed is moving the tank from where you buy it to where you put it in your house. Can the tank fit in your vehicle? What do you do if you don't have 4 people to carry the tank?
Good points!
Great information, keep those videos coming.
Thank you!
Hoping to still get one of these one day, for now my 75s will have to do. Nice white skirt tetras 😎.
Dude those white skirts have been doing awesome. :-)
Great video as always. Love seeing all your different 125s, especially the Electric Blue Acaras. Question for you concerning stocking levels in a 125-gallon tank. I would like to have 6x Electric Blue Acara, 4x Geophagus Tapajos, 2x Rotkeil Severum, and 2x Gold Severum. What are your thoughts?
That might wind up being a little crowded when they get to full size. My six acara take up quite a bit of space. If it were only them I might only add a couple severums. You could do the geos in place of the acara too.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks a lot. I’ll rethink my plan.
i've always loved the 120 the depth makes it my choice
Do they still sell those? Can’t find any at the big box stores
My 125G 2 year old North American Aquatics tank blew a bottom seal 3 days ago. I bought it at Petsmart, not sure if I will get a refund. I'm still down
Not cool!
I’ll be getting my first 125 in the new year. Can’t wait
Hey ! Did you end up getting it? If yes, how’s it going, what have you got into it? What filter(s) are you running the massive tank with?
@@aychirouchiwa8791 just set it up a week ago. I had 2 50gl tanks with community fish in my living room, now a 125 community tank. 10 angels, rummynose, cardinals, a few mollies, a few barbs, lemons, 2 Plecos and loads of Cory cats.well planted. I have a fx6. I thought it might be too powerful, but it’s just right. No problems so far.
@@Wetsleevesagain oh, very nice. I'm new in the hobby, so, still learning.
Did you plant the tank alone first and let it run for a while before adding the animals or did all at once ?
@@aychirouchiwa8791 all at once. Used seeded media from the other canister filters to fill up the fx6. It still would not be balanced due to no beneficial bacteria in the new substrate. So added seachem stability, and do extra water changes for the next month or so.
@@Wetsleevesagain thanks !
Got mine set up with an FX6 and a Tidal110. Currently housing 3 Smallish Senegal Bichirs. with 5 Nerites. Trying to look for a good Fish that'll swim throughout the mid and top levels. Any Thoughts appreciated! Really like oddball fish/ specific looking fish.
Python is a must with 125
i only have a 75 and i deeply appreciate my python. i know i would not do the maintenance up to standard if i didnt have it.
I made some small ice balls that fit inside oranda goldfish mouth its mainly powder food,garlic guard,and poly guard. Is it a bad idea to do this instead of dosing my main fish tank. I dont have quarantine tank.
For internal parasites it's always better if the fish can consume it as opposed to adding it to the water.
Hi I have a 75 gallon. Everything seems to be go well thus far. It has 3 small tetra and well being house our Oscar and 3 Africa Cichlids soon all so running to large sponge filters how much water should I be changing? And how often thanks
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Love to get 125 but that's a big price tag. Once I buy a house I'll get couple of them. I'm a big fan of 75 gallon.
75s are great too!
I have my 55g Shrimp tank and a 75g Angel tank, so starting a 120g Discus tank is sounding really good right now.
I like the 125 but the 6 foot length is a deal breaker, I'd like to get the120g 48x24x24 because there is no place with a 6 foot wall without a window or a door where I would want a tank.
I like to have approx 4:1 tank to fish width and height with 10:1 length, to give then room to move and keeps bullying to a minimum, so 48x24x24 is really close to ideal minimum for Discus.
That 4ft 120 gallon will work well for Discus!
I'll always take a 6' 125g over a 4' 150g any day of the week. I have a 125g waiting in storage to be set up when I move into a house. Planning on some geos, angels, and possibly some type of pleco and I was thinking some Congo tetras.
That will be a nice tank!
Great video! I'm building my 125g in the wall. Going to do a Discus tank. I wanted to pick your brain on substrate. I like how fine sand is, but it can be a pain. What are your thoughts on mixing a fine gravel and sand?
We have done it before. The biggest thing for us is making sure the sand we add stays in the tank when a gravel vac passes over it.
Would you recommend discus fish for a 125 gallon and if so how many can I keep? Thank you
Sure - maybe six or so?
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!! Now I have to convince my wife to let me get one
David Senger, a 125 gallon tank as was said is a great size for about 5-6 discus. My new 150 is going to be stocked with 6 discus. My tank finished cycling after 4 1/2 weeks. Now it’s time to order the fish! Enjoy your discus. They are magnificent fish.👍🐠
I paid 200$ for mine with a stand 125 gallon it was a steal
For a shell dweller tank. Which is better? A 125 gal or a 50 gal low boy?
Both are great. The 125 gives you the ability to keep other fish too. The lowboy is only sufficient for the shellies.
sir i bought 6 ft by 2 ft tank. can u suggest me which fish combination should i use in it.
100k subs coming up!!! Well deserved I might add!
Thank you!
Prime Time Aquatics sure thing you have earned it!
only had my 125 for a few months, but my advice would be to add some magnolia leaves and keep it away from sunlight. greenwater is a pain.
🤔 The 75 gallon and the 125 gallon aquarium aquarium’s have become my favorite sizes to keep. I don’t really have a bunch of room to give to my hobby and these two size tanks do what I need then to do for the Native American fish as well as the Central / South American cichlids I keep. They are also great savor a de sized saltwater reef aquariums especially if you go with the smaller and more peaceful species. All in all these are perfect sized aquariums for smaller to mid sized room.
I would love to have a large tank but due to my health and bank account I have to stay on the smaller size my biggest being a 20 gallon tall if you had to pick one tank that is still in the small range as the best to maintain and stock what would it be? My next project is a pea puffer tank so stinkin cute!
I'm a big fan of the 20 longs!
40 breeder
What brand 125 gallon do you recommend? Thinking about getting one.
I just get whatever Petsmart has.
Can i fit 5-6 severums, one blue acara, one chocolate cichlid, 4 geo’s, and 5-6 silver dollars in a 125? If not would a 180 be good enough
The 180 might be a better choice
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you !
love my 125. another great video....nice beard
Thank you!
Hi Jason! At the end of this video in your Electric Blue Acara, wich other fish are in there? Thanks!
I had some left over Goodeids (Illyodon whitei) and a few peacock gudgeons.
I have my sights on a 125 gallon. For now was thinking of using 2 AquaClear 110's and a few sponge filters. I also have a AquaClear 70 that I could use in addition if need be. Do you think that is sufficient? Maybe one day I cam get a fx6 or fx4. Is fx6 to much for a 125?
I think the two 110s should be enough to start!
Also what light did you for the tank at 6:51 and do you use co2 there?
I don't use CO2. Just the Fluvals on the two planted tanks (first two I showed) and finnex on the unplanted tanks.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics fluval light? Thanks for the response btw
❤️ that Fritz shirt!
For the geophagus pellegrini... Can they be kept singular? Or is it more optimal for them to be kept in a small group like shown in the video?
I have found it doesn’t matter much with geos.
Was hoping to see Joanna’s channel today but link does not work😥
Found it! Here it is.
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Prime Time Aquatics thank you 🥰
I live in a 1bdrm apartment on the second floor. With the weight of a 125 gallon, do I need to worry of the floors giving in? I currently have a 90 gallon in that apartment. I want to upgrade to a 125G and get rid of the 90G, if it’s not going to cave the floor in my apartment in?
Also i read on one if the commenters talking about putting supports in the middle of the tank and front and back with wood beams; 2x4 or whatever that was? Could you please educate me on that or send me a link? I don’t use any support for my current 90G
As for your floors - I'm not sure. I guess it depends on how well they are made? The center brace was in regard to my stands, but they don't need them because the cross beams for the top tank are 2x8s with 2x6 fully supported uprights.
Surprised no one mentioned sump filters. I started my 125 with a canister, but it was to heavy for me to maintain. I now have a 29 gal sump under the 125 with 2 overflows. I think the maintenance is easier though I do have to change the filter bags every couple of days. I save the (12) bags in a bucket of bleach which I put into the clothes washer when I run out. I have 10 inch Africans (no mbuna or peacocks) so I need to change as much water as possible every week, but they are healthy and breed. I have a pump that I lower into the tank which drains into the tub or out of doors in the summer. Would love another 125 with community fish, but my husband isn't on board yet. I don't see any cons in this size tank except for initial cost and possibly water bills.
True - sumps are a good option once you start getting to this size tank.
Is this size good for 2 adult turtles?
I haven't kept turtles in a while, but I think this would be good.
I've had aquariums since the early 1970s and I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've done a 30% water change. I do very small very frequent changes.
Just depends on the types of fish and their bioload.
Me who has a one gallon shrimp tank:
*Visible Confusion*
That's ok, lots of people go from a 1 gallon to a 125 gallon for the next tank. Haha.
Prime Time Aquatics One gallon is not small for SHRIMPS when it comes to size, but i had some casualties until it got stabilized and its a constant struggle to maintain its stability. But now that i achieved balance, i did not have a casualty in months.
@@afonso1816 Smaller tanks can turn on you in a heartbeat, I've been raising fish for over 50 years and I don't have the patience for a small tank any more.
Big tanks are easy, things are more stable so you have less work.
At my age, I don't have the energy or patience for a small tank. LOL
Is there any really good way to convert from stones to sand? I've been wanting to change my substrate but I've been procrastinating because it just seems like a pain lol.
Ya, it's pretty much a complete tank break down when swapping substrate.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics that's what I was afraid of.
Great video.
How big of tank do you recommend for the quarantine tank to accompany the 125?
Depends on how large the fish are going to be when you buy them? They don't have to be huge - for me usually a 29 - 40 gallon works.
What should I use to cycle a 125
Fritzyne 7!
Quickly becoming my favorite fish channel! 125 gal. Awesome tank! I had a 140 show that was beautiful but so hard to clean due to depth and a foot shorter! Am I seeing Nerite snail eggs on the wood? Mine go crazy laying them white dots,never fails right after I clean the glass lol
Thank you for watching! The 5ft 120s and 140s are cool, but you are right - they are tall!
for my 55 gal i left the 5gal buckets behind even, i bought a 30gal water drum so it can handle a 50% change easily but that was 100$ so there is that cost again
In my state, people are getting rid of these. One man here got one, with everything for $200. I am looking for a 180 besides my 125.. Will that be big enough? I think that is all I can physically take care of. I always buy used.
That will be cool!
So, are we saying we can’t put a 125 or 150 on the second floor?
I wouldn’t chance it.
You did not mention water changes. how much % do you change and how often?
I mentioned that aspect towards the end. The how much depends on many factors: th-cam.com/video/2hr02gxpk2I/w-d-xo.html
would 1 fx6 be good enough for 125 gallon?
For sure
Good video, same taste as me. I love Geophagus species, Thoricthys species and others rarely seen like C. Robertsoni. I’m lucky and near I’d guess the best FW store in US (Uncle Ned’s Fish Factory). The owner has forgot more about fish then most experts know and carries many rare fish.
My thing was breeding West African cichlids-Chromidotilapia Guntheri ‘Loenberghi’, Henichromis Guinea 2, Pelvicachromis Taeniatus (several color morohs), Steatocranus species etc..Most are aggressive except the dwarfs but I’d love a nice 6 foot West African setup.
I’m on a couple large FB forums and see the same trash Malawi cichlids (hybrids etc) or common CA/SA fish.
People need to research to see all the cool fish out there.
You have worked with some great fish!
Would you recommend an arrowana in a 125?
I probably wouldn’t put one in anything less than an 8ft x 3ft tank?
6' and 20" tall?...I like that size. Might not be perfect for a planted tank being a little narrow,but still good enough for that. I haven't got the price list on Amano's extra wide tanks,but I get the feeling its astronomical in price compared to the 125 at Petco....
I think you are probably right. :-)
Anybody else having issues finding a tank this big at the big retail stores? I have been looking for one for several months now and all of my local area stores don't have anything larger than a 55 gal.
I have been seeing them regularly in the Chicagoland area.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics dang... over here in central Texas they are hard to find at the big stores.
Had to buy mine on Craigslist after my 200 broke as we were moving it into the house
Got a bigger tank for my saltwater now cleaning and staining and buffing out 135 going to use for my cichlids have dragon stone in my cichlid tank now but need more because of bigger tank What others stone would look good to keep Cost down already need more sand and new light. I figured Joanna would know I love her aquascaps sand is black and white
I really like the dark grey, smooth river rocks. You can get them at a landscaping place for about .30/pound.
Prime Time Aquatics yes have some in my 75 gallon mbuna tank from landscap store by me. I usually have A idea of scapping for all my tanks but this one I’m drawing a blank I think Joanna needs to come over and scape for me 😂 maybe once I’m geared towards it maybe something will come up thanks for your fast reply and trust your expertise
Jason what are the fish in 8:30 time frame?
Those are Geophagus brasiliensis
I don’t understand when he says a 4 foot 150 and a 6 feet 125? Should it be the opposite?
The 150s come in both 4ft and 6ft. We have a 4ft 150
Where can I find 125 gallon tank the long one online to get it shipped to me
Online - maybe Custom Aquariums, but they will be more than a typical Petsmart 125.
What fish or How do you get rid of snail take over?! Lol, my snails have layed eggs literally everywhere in my 55 gal tank.
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