the pool table and the tank.

tlove324

tlove324

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Hey im currently putting up a new tank in my basement, well more like choosing a spot. I was wondering if it would be much of a risk to put my tank somewhere close to a pool table? Im an avid pool player and i dont want a miscue that may put a whole in my TANK!
Also.....What fish could i put in a 125 v.s. a 180? I want a FOWLR and im looking at puffers, triggers, and wrasses like the dragon, coris, or tusk. I know this is a vague list so just give me what you'd prefer. Thankyou!
P.S. I also posted this in the general fishkeeping, i put it in here because im sure the aggresive people can help me with my tanks and FISH!
 
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exile415

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I wouldn't but a pool table next to the tank. Just IMO ..
a 125 will be fine for some fish inn your list. the puffer will get HUGE though
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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I just put my 210 in my basement and it is about 4 feet from my pool table. I have had it up since August and I have not had any problems.
I would definitely do the 180 if you are looking into getting big fish. A 125 is way too small.
 
tlove324

tlove324

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Well could i put some triggeres in the tank until the summer? Ill be working full time then so I'll be able to afford a 240 gallon. Heres how I have it planned out...
Ill get some Triggers, such as the Humu, Niger, and then maybe a blue jaw and put them in the 125 as babies. They can grow out for a few months and then i can get them there 240 put on the other side of the basement around june or july and keep the 125 and turn it into a reef. That way i'd have the aggressive on one side and a reef on the other. Hows that sound?
 
tlove324

tlove324

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Hey can anyone give me any information on the Hamlets? They seem pretty awesome, and there like smaller groupers. Which is cool, cause i love me some groupers haha. Anyways does anyone have any experience with them?
 
happyvac

happyvac

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It depends. What people usually play pool? If it's kids/new players, you really might not want to. If it's a group of sophisticated pool-sharks...well, I still wouldn't want to. But I wouldn't rule it out...just be careful and, possibly, try an acrylic.
 
tlove324

tlove324

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Ya i have put i have the place about 11 feet to the right of the pool table, so i think im ok. So anyways, whos got any info on Hamlets?
 
darth tang

darth tang

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I have been known to send a ball off the table almost 20 feet in my past. I used to play regularly, but the occasional accident can happen. Something to think about. Will the presence of the tank change what shot you are trying to attempt?
 
hagfish

hagfish

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I say keep it pretty far from the table. You never know who might end up playing on it one day. A big tank like that costs too much to have the risk (any risk IMO) of it being broken.
 
tlove324

tlove324

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Ok thanks i have the pool table problem fixed, but can anyone tell me a overflow/ sump works? Or a good article that tells me what its about? Id rather use this than a over the edge hang on type. Plus i like the idea of adding to me total water volume and tucking my protein skimmer in it as well. So anyways, some info on that would be helpful.
 
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