"Koi-Lo" Disclaimer: I am not the profane Koi-Lo posting from
Earthlink.net wrote in message ...
*Note: There are two *Koi-Lo's* on the pond and aquaria groups.

"violinconcerto" wrote in message
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Thanks for the advice thus far.

I am not prepared to drill a hole in my tank because I am not that
brave. If I decide to go that route, I will probably ask my retailer
to do it.

What happens if the glass cracks or breaks? Do they have insurance to
replace your tank? I personally would never have a tank drilled.

My only experience thus far is a 30 gallon fresh water tank since
Christmas. I am considering placing a larger tank in the family room
-- may a 90 to 110 gallon fresh tank.

Think WEIGHT unless it's a basement floor. Weight is definitely something
to consider. Also.... should there be an accident where will the water
go? I had a 30g split at the side during the night and the damage done to
the house was incredible. That included ruined carpeting on the main
floor to parts of the ceiling in the basement falling down. :-(

The reason of quoting the wet/dry filter is that it has both aerobic
and anaerobic properties. I thought that it will also give the water a
better chance to exchange with the air. Yet I am thinking about using
a spraybar for the water return anyways. I like the notion of a
canister filter. Yet I heard that they are a bear to clean.

My old Fluval was the pits to clean. I now use Aquaclears and am happy
with those. I read that the new canisters are easier to clean than the
old ones were.

With the larger tank size, othe than requiring a filter or filters of
high capacity, are there other considerations?

Weight and accidents. The basement is the safest place for larger tanks.

Thanks again.
--
Koi-Lo....


Have to disagree......
got 2 x 6 foot marines in the living room including one @700L
Ain't no way they are going into the basement with algal cultures while I
have 2 new rays!!!
Big tanks need to be in your face or ya may as well just have a bloody pond
outside......