125 Gallon Aquarium Pros and Cons: Are They Worth It?

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3 жыл бұрын

Hello Fellow Fish Keepers!
In this video we take a closer look at the 125 gallon fish tank. We will talk about the advantages of a 125 gallon tank and some things to consider before you make the purchase.
If you are looking for some stocking ideas for a 125 check out this video: • 125 Gallon Aquarium St...
It might be worth comparing the 150 gallon vs the 125 gallon: • Fish Tank Showdown: 15...
Here is how we built our double 125 gallon stand: • How To Build a 125 Gal...
Here is how to quarantine fish: • How to Quarantine Fish...
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@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

If you are looking for some stocking ideas for a 125 check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJmWZ5xes5aaZ4k.html It might be worth comparing the 150 gallon vs the 125 gallon: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8eBZLOFndu-XXk.html Here is how we built our double 125 gallon stand: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fc1-l6dizrnIZXU.html Here is how to quarantine fish: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icVda7h2udi1pmw.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! kzfaq.info/love/YVN... If you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel! kzfaq.info/love/PEZ...

@cameronhale5025 3 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics ,

@aquariumtreasures1054 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 125. It is way easier to keep stable than smaller tanks. I think the fish love a long swim area too. 😊👍

@kaquarium7888 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Gk22632 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome makes me even MORE tempted to get a giant tank

@najay0914 Жыл бұрын

Pics please. I need to see this setup

@sourskittlzz9447 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Dassick89 10 ай бұрын

Couple tubes of silicone will cost you as much as you paid for your entire set up now 😢

@PlainsPup 3 ай бұрын

What a great deal!

@markhunter2244 3 жыл бұрын

Like the pro’s and trying hard to ignore the con’s 🤓

@mikesmith-wk7vy 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dougkidd4799 2 жыл бұрын

You and kaveman are the most informative. Thank you

@mattkinsella9856 3 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, the same happens to me when I watch videos sometimes.

@adkgaladkgal1799 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tanks, 60G is big enough for me but wow the 125 is beautiful. All your tanks are beautiful.Thank you

@nicklv7554 3 жыл бұрын

Was just googling this topic last week. Great video!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@xXceejaybeeXx 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 125. Currently a growout tank for my Oscars, Arrowanas and Severums before they move to the big tank.

@finnmoonratzo3106 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 125 Tanganyikan tank. Love it!

@jamesdoyle7317 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, keep those videos coming.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@atravers349 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds cool!

@wyzemann 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ya, we all start to figure out more efficient ways of doing maintenance as the tank numbers grow. :-)

@ruthwalker5179 Жыл бұрын

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!

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@silkieslim 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool! Hope you enjoy the new tank. :-)

@wildembrace6460 3 жыл бұрын

I just got my Aqueon 125 Gal yesterday!!! What a Christmas gift!! The thing is gorgeous.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

@celgibson7219 2 жыл бұрын

Im Planning to upgrade from 75 to this … ❤️

@nicholashayes675 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal!

@brianp6180 3 жыл бұрын

Set up my 1st 125 African cichlid tank in June. I love this tank. It looks great!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@MrEbmanii 2 жыл бұрын

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

@brianp6180 2 жыл бұрын

Only a pleco and 5 synodontis cat fish

@brianhahn3296 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, cannot beat a 6 footer, I’ve got a 180 from a 75, love the size and the fish do too

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

180s are great!

@ReneesZooTube 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😊

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@makiarn777 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@MIKoenig44 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That is for sure!

@PapaThiccc 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Alaska and am going to be getting a north American pike. So this was great to learn about.

@DrBrannen 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

So much to watch in a 125. :-)

@CarlosGutierrez-fy4wk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this only owned nano tanks and been wanting to invest into a 100g when I graduate and get my own place

@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN 2 жыл бұрын

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 😆

@TheLobinetech 3 жыл бұрын

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

@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you! I remember getting my 4ft 150 down the stairs - that was NOT fun!

@trevormcmanis Жыл бұрын

You provide the best videos, hands-down... 🏆 40 year hobbyist

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@KariIsSoVery 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@LickyMy9 6 ай бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 ай бұрын

Nice deal!

@toomanyhobbies8351 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ that Fritz shirt!

@Stonedtothebone91 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

The strip LEDs found on the internet can look really nice on a tank.

@Stonedtothebone91 3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics i will have a look thank you :)

@lil-mumma-adventures 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 🙂

@aljanecko 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@VIDEOHEREBOB 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

It's good to know your comfort level. :-)

@11Bomber29 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@VictoriaLeeCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Had no idea 125 was one of your favorite tank sizes. That's cool 😎 I think I'm pretty into them to now

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Such a versatile tank and not crazy expensive either!

@pelhamsaquatics 3 жыл бұрын

100k subs coming up!!! Well deserved I might add!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pelhamsaquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics sure thing you have earned it!

@SniperGoldfish 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ejfishes7610 3 жыл бұрын

Hoping to still get one of these one day, for now my 75s will have to do. Nice white skirt tetras 😎.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Dude those white skirts have been doing awesome. :-)

@animalhouseIZ 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds cool!

@martyborst5645 3 жыл бұрын

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.👍🐠😁

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That will be a great choice for that tank!

@makiarn777 3 жыл бұрын

Aww! I’m jelly! My 150 is only the 4 ft kind

@chaddavis8751 Жыл бұрын

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

@brianmenard4713 3 жыл бұрын

love my 125. another great video....nice beard

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@UnheatednoProblem 3 жыл бұрын

i've always loved the 120 the depth makes it my choice

@predatoria_aquatica 3 жыл бұрын

Do they still sell those? Can’t find any at the big box stores

@jakefriedt8932 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mikefrost5481 2 жыл бұрын

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

@aquatichighs Жыл бұрын

Look at saltwater tanks. The water parameters are immensely more important than freshwater yet the goal is to essentially never do water changes.

@Eric-uh7nl 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@michaelbeals1782 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelbeals1782 3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks a lot. I’ll rethink my plan.

@thomaslanders6244 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

You have worked with some great fish!

@Sean3D2Y 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnwood738 3 жыл бұрын

Love the big tanks,but I can do more and have more of the 55 gallon and down in my set up. Good news more spawns from the Super red bushy nose tank 😋.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome - mine have stopped for the last few months.

@davidbowman2501 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That will be a nice tank!

@kirkscobey3031 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! The 5ft 120s and 140s are cool, but you are right - they are tall!

@austinpatterson18 3 жыл бұрын

my flower horn gets one to himself, the best all around tank size for mostly anything, within reason of course.

@HeRo-qd6tk 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason! At the end of this video in your Electric Blue Acara, wich other fish are in there? Thanks!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I had some left over Goodeids (Illyodon whitei) and a few peacock gudgeons.

@joeader6046 9 ай бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 9 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@afonso1816 3 жыл бұрын

Me who has a one gallon shrimp tank: *Visible Confusion*

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That's ok, lots of people go from a 1 gallon to a 125 gallon for the next tank. Haha.

@afonso1816 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@Wetsleevesagain 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be getting my first 125 in the new year. Can’t wait

@aychirouchiwa8791 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@Wetsleevesagain 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@aychirouchiwa8791 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 ?

@Wetsleevesagain 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@aychirouchiwa8791 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wetsleevesagain thanks !

@luvmywetpets 3 жыл бұрын

've had a 125 for years, it was a African Cichlid tank but now a more subdued south american tetra tank. Filtred withan FX -6, Maerineland c-360, 1 sponge filter and 1 Aquaclear 110 HOB filter. Would love to find a 220 gallon 6 footer.?

@chrisbraiske3162 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus the filtration on that thing haha

@EpicConspiracy 3 жыл бұрын

Python is a must with 125

@Zaku186 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kidromandaddyd702 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aM6iY5WY3dbPYn0.html

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That 4ft 120 gallon will work well for Discus!

@fishandfloral 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😆

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue with my 4ft 150 gallon.

@brandondicenso318 3 жыл бұрын

I also have the 5 ft 125 i love it

@gladboy7722 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome...👍👍👍🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹...

@charliesleeseman4643 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I think the two 110s should be enough to start!

@Remsterdam 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dhiraj1212in 2 жыл бұрын

sir i bought 6 ft by 2 ft tank. can u suggest me which fish combination should i use in it.

@24califrank Жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

For internal parasites it's always better if the fish can consume it as opposed to adding it to the water.

@gr1mm70wx 2 жыл бұрын

I paid 200$ for mine with a stand 125 gallon it was a steal

@jeremysalazar6775 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jas do you have a video on ammonium?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5hgfdFnktbUoqM.html

@jpbsc2009 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

True - sumps are a good option once you start getting to this size tank.

@fizzypigeon2571 Жыл бұрын

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.

@catfishcave379 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@todddiedrich9106 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kaquarium7888 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@SpartanRithimus 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

I have found it doesn’t matter much with geos.

@fishoutwithjuno 3 жыл бұрын

Also what light did you for the tank at 6:51 and do you use co2 there?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I don't use CO2. Just the Fluvals on the two planted tanks (first two I showed) and finnex on the unplanted tanks.

@fishoutwithjuno 3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics fluval light? Thanks for the response btw

@OrcHead 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a 90 Gallon tank vid? Please

@sal9805 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bguen1234 9 ай бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 9 ай бұрын

Just depends on the types of fish and their bioload.

@charlesroll8502 3 ай бұрын

What brand 125 gallon do you recommend? Thinking about getting one.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 ай бұрын

I just get whatever Petsmart has.

@georgeforgerty2875 3 жыл бұрын

Jason what are the fish in 8:30 time frame?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Those are Geophagus brasiliensis

@charliesleeseman4643 3 жыл бұрын

I know you get a lot of questions and I already asked one previously but could you please give me your opinion on a good filtration set up for a 125? 1 fx6 perhaps? 2 fx4's or 1 fx4? Or something else? Sorry man. I seen people putting 1 fx6 or 2 fx4's. Or one of those plus a hob. I'm sure there's a number of combos. Or maybe 1 fx4 with 1 aquaclear 110? Haha thanks

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I think all the options you listed can work - the FX6, or an FX4 with HOB, or 2 FX4s. Perfectly acceptable. The nice thing about having two smaller filters is if one goes down the other one is still ok.

@edwardsdeacon 3 ай бұрын

🤔 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.

@Wyn001100 4 ай бұрын

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?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 ай бұрын

Good points!

@lyrieth8833 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of the 20 longs!

@jerichoron 3 жыл бұрын

40 breeder

@amymandeville8342 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Ya, it's pretty much a complete tank break down when swapping substrate.

@amymandeville8342 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics that's what I was afraid of.

@steveliang5838 2 жыл бұрын

For a shell dweller tank. Which is better? A 125 gal or a 50 gal low boy?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Both are great. The 125 gives you the ability to keep other fish too. The lowboy is only sufficient for the shellies.

@davidsenger7694 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend discus fish for a 125 gallon and if so how many can I keep? Thank you

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Sure - maybe six or so?

@davidsenger7694 3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!! Now I have to convince my wife to let me get one

@martyborst5645 3 жыл бұрын

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.👍🐠

@barrylinkiewich9688 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing better than a 6' tank is an 8' tank :D Mine is a 96.5"x16.5"x16.5" rimless and it just feels so right. Previous to this one I had a 6' 125 and it was nice but I found the height was more of a detriment than anything else... these tanks get TALL when you have it on high enough stand to fit an FX6 underneath. I'm an average height guy with longer than average arms and with my 125 I found I was always needing a 1-step stool to comfortably reach deep into the back of the tank.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t argue that 😀

@mikesmith-wk7vy 2 жыл бұрын

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

@debrawalters9007 3 жыл бұрын

What should do

@eclipsebmx 3 жыл бұрын

You did not mention water changes. how much % do you change and how often?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I mentioned that aspect towards the end. The how much depends on many factors: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aM6iY5WY3dbPYn0.html

@cali_baeee 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend an arrowana in a 125?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I probably wouldn’t put one in anything less than an 8ft x 3ft tank?

@rusherslawncare9904 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLV3fs2ErZzKgqs.html

@rileyr2255 3 жыл бұрын

How big of tank do you recommend for the quarantine tank to accompany the 125?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@todddiedrich9106 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the dark grey, smooth river rocks. You can get them at a landscaping place for about .30/pound.

@todddiedrich9106 3 жыл бұрын

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

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 3 жыл бұрын

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....

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I think you are probably right. :-)