100 Gallon Tub ideas!!!

[FlameangelLover]

Hi guys I am planning a tank upgrade for next year but I want to start collecting the fish now and cycling my rock. I was thinking of getting a 100 Gallon tub like you see below and getting my fish live rock and a filter and wave maker and heater and letting that be that until I get my better tank. My question is because this is essentially a fowlr tub. What filter should I use?

Maybe just a simple canister? Since it won’t have corals or a reef light. Just regular basement lights

 

[Zeeth]

You might consider doing something like this guy did:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/squat-rack-converted-to-live-rock-curing-observation-system.1148775

 

[Dragen Fiend]

If you are looking for a simple approach. I would just do a canister filter. Unless you can find a HOB that could fit the width. Otherwise just drill some holes and do a simple sump setup.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

You should grow mangroves in it! I've seen people convert those tubs into lagoon style mangrove tanks and they are pretty awesome

 

[FlameangelLover]

You should grow mangroves in it! I've seen people convert those tubs into lagoon style mangrove tanks and they are pretty awesome

Owow and it’s a natural way for nutrient control! Maybe I will lol

 

[FlameangelLover]

If you are looking for a simple approach. I would just do a canister filter. Unless you can find a HOB that could fit the width. Otherwise just drill some holes and do a simple sump setup.

Def doing cannister lol I’m excited about this Fowlr tub

 

[exnisstech]

I used one as a hospital tank for several months and it worked great. I also used it to store live rock and used it as an observation tank later. I used a hob and a canister filter, couple of powerheads, heater and cheap controller. I had some old black box lights so I hung one but fish don't require much light just a day/ cycle.