You realy find out who your friends are when it comes time to move tanks that big!

@Fyyt

3 жыл бұрын

Here here

Equipment on the new tank: Sand: amzn.to/2IpvFWy Light: amzn.to/2rJZb29 Big Eheim: amzn.to/2rKKjRh Smaller Eheims: amzn.to/2IkxM1Q Stand: amzn.to/2rHORsb Rock is a landscaping stone called Carderock My aquarium gear recommendations: kit.co/stevepoland/aquarium-gear

@jasonhintz1254

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Poland Cichlids The 210 that you had I used to build them at all-glass aquarium and know the guy that built yours small world

@ThirstysURL

5 жыл бұрын

that's not a tank...

@briankind8728

5 жыл бұрын

Big fan

@StreetCarCartel

4 жыл бұрын

How long is the tank . ?

@kevindigit

4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the adjustable jack posts? Really would appreciate it!

I loved seeing this tank in person! Beautiful setup and meticulously planned.

Probably the most enjoyable video I have watched because I didn't have to do the work lol great job man!

I'm glad i love watching the longer more in depth videos, eating food, & chillin

this is a serious commitment to fish keeping money and time . makes my entry level 30 ltr tank seem like a bit of a joke but hey its still fun gonna move up to a 45 ltr soon gotta start some where enjoyed your vid

It's so beautiful!!! I'm extremely jealous of you. I just got a 50 gallon for my flowerhorn but I really want a 150 gallon because you're very right about seeing a bigger tank in your home it brings so much peace and there's really no need for a TV on my opinion. Thank you for your video

Good job Steve. I did my upgrade some months ago to a 350 gallon and I love it. A lot of hard work

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+T Bax thanks, yeah it's the kind of hard work that's totally worth it

tank looks phenomenal steve. I did pretty much the exact same process in switching my 125 to my current 220. you don't realize the difference in size until you get it up and running and can see from the side how much more room is available for the fish

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Adam C thanks Adam. It really is huge.

@adamc7918

7 жыл бұрын

+Steve Poland Cichlids any plans to add any new species?

@adamc7918

7 жыл бұрын

+Steve Poland Cichlids and I'm assuming you got a warranty card to send in within 10 days of purchase? make sure and do that within 10 days. I forgot and it was a pain in the A to get them to accept my warranty card cuz I was a week late

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Adam C that's a good tip. I made sure to send mine in within the 10 days.

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Adam C not at the moment. I combined all of the biggest fish from the 125 and 90 and I'm going to let them chill for now.

Wow...incredible job...you're going to love this tank 10/10

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More thank you sir!

I went from a 125 to a 220 like you but I used two 55 gal drums to save the water and gravel as well as running my filters. It gave me immediate fish stocking without the worry about ammonia spikes and change over so as to not stress out the fish.

Ahh went through that process many of times! great documentation and beautiful new tank! that black background makes their colour pop so much!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Old Trout thanks!

Looks amazing! Really enjoy watching your videos. Congrats on the new setup!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Shawn Carpenter thanks Shawn, much appreciated

add some drift wood in there and it'll be perfect

@roaringlion1

4 жыл бұрын

and some plants...

@jezzabb3707

4 жыл бұрын

@@roaringlion1 These fish will destroy plants...

@elmee96

3 жыл бұрын

@@roaringlion1 lol do you now what african Cichlids do?

@roaringlion1

3 жыл бұрын

@@elmee96 eat plants?

@ericmontoya3447

3 жыл бұрын

@@roaringlion1 i keep plants in mine! Not a whole lot. But definitely keep some.

Excellent video Steve. I just finished up painting the back and bottom of my new 220, now just waiting for help to pick the sucker up and get set up. Transferring from a 125 as well and its already sold so I've got to get these fish move asap. Thanks for sharing this video is was just what I've been searching the tube for.

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Frank Wite thanks Frank. It's quite the difference in size and weight. Hope this helps you a bit with planning.

i feel this was one the most explained and interesting videos i have seen for a long time. Please keep up the good work. Very nice tank. Subbed

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+weldaz67 thanks!

wow that's great congratulations on your new tank. I could use a bigger tank too, but my parents would probably kill me lol

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Chrem probably best to wait until you have your own place

beautiful tank man, I just got my first 150 yesterday

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Brian Fuller awesome! 150 is a good size

@Minstra

4 жыл бұрын

I've been designing a 223 gallon, 6'7"x 2'4"X 2'4", for a silver arowana, a black diamond, a pearl and, a motoro

Steve that's an excellent DIY video! and NICE tank! the black paint was absolutely the right move 👍👍 -Abdullah

Excellent! I always had small tanks when growing up. When I moved out of parents' house, I had a 30 gallon for years. I'm now in my own home, and I would like to get a nice large freshwater tank. I would love to get a 200-300 gallon tank.

I have a 72 bowfront but I really need a 220 in my life :)

well earned my friend

Yeah buddy! Congrats on the new tank! Looka awesome.

Nice work bud, Super pumped to get my new big tank in a couple of weeks. Inspired!!

Beautiful tank Steve. I'm still trying to convince the wife that a 1000 gallon aquarium would look awesome in our living room.

@kylersung7317

5 жыл бұрын

She said you were crazy didn't she... but it sounds awesome!

@Theegoaat

5 жыл бұрын

😂

@reelthing4u

4 жыл бұрын

no 1000 gallon is way to small for a living room . you need at least a 5000 gallon for a living room

Absolutely stunning! I could picture myself cracking open a few beers and just sitting and watching those cichlids for hours. SUBBED.

Great video👍👍 ive just upgraded to my biggest yet, only 40 gallons but i love it cant wait to have something as beautiful as yours!

It look great! I started out with 110g. I started love to watch those cichlids then changed to 180g and keep110g for grow out. I m very happy with them and still enjoy them

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+KJ Mason it was tempting for me to keep my 125 as a growout. I've done they in the past. It's hard to give up a good tank.

i Always siphon the sand. dont know if it works on Big tanks like this one

so he was scared the tank might blow out on him so he sold the problem off to someone ...LOL

@StevePolandAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

They were aware and it was reflected in the price

@briggjohnson358

4 жыл бұрын

Yea real stand up guy

@Bubbles99718

4 жыл бұрын

Buyer beware. The real crime is he thinks he has a good looking set up. It's so freakin bland.

@julianmendoza3497

3 жыл бұрын

He’s a dick lmao

@charmaynefrazier3013

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Inspiring.. i have just bought a 500L acquarium upgrading from a 60L :-):-)..... have loads to watch and learn... thanks

I got the 300 of this. Love it. Mines marine, with overflows, sump, skimmer, grow cheato, a few media reactors and plumbed with extra returns since I run 2200gph with 2 mp60s

@MRJAZZ1959

4 жыл бұрын

Who makes these tanks and are they trust worthy?

Dang those guys are strong if they can carry that tank. Those tanks are heavy. Took 4 people to get mine in the door.

@ChuySanchez23

7 жыл бұрын

bvaughn777 that's the exact same thing I was thinking. My brother and I had a struggle getting a damn 125 I'm doors lol

@BeanFart

6 жыл бұрын

bvaughn777 yeah the 125 gallon tanks weigh just over 200 pounds. I can't imagine how much that 220 weighs

@mauriciomarioni6048

6 жыл бұрын

bvaughn777 goodness you guys are weak lol

@ipikachuboy7839

6 жыл бұрын

Anybody that wants to carry thing between less people having the chance to do it witth moore......... are not concerned about their back in the future....... young peple....

@ballsdeep994u

5 жыл бұрын

It was made of 3/8 inch glass. Lol

Wow I can’t believe how much volum the rocks took up

@jakollyrblx5673

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

Thx you for sharing! It was absolutely amazing watching you set up your new tank.

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Yolanda Herbert thanks, glad you enjoyed it

This makes me feel good about those light pine stands. They are stronger than they look. I just got one for a 125.

You should have water test the new tank as well :)

Did you begin filling the new tank with water straight from the tap? I'm curious as to how to you filled it while also preserving the bacterial in the sand, assuming that the water wasn't already dechlorinated. Wouldn't dechlorinated water kill any beneficial bacteria?

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Ashley Manville the beneficial bacteria in the sand is very hardy. The small amount of chlorine in tap water won't kill most of it. But yeah I just filled it right from the tap and added dechlorinator a minute or so after it started. I also preserved most of the bacteria in the biomedia in my filters.

@ashleymanville5698

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm beginning to plan the move of my goldfish from a 29 gallon tank to a 75 and I have sand as substrate right now also. Good to know the bacteria can be saved! lol

@622wesc

6 жыл бұрын

I would have saved as much water from the old tank.

@StevePolandAquatics

6 жыл бұрын

No benefit to doing that

@622wesc

6 жыл бұрын

Is that because all the bacteria is in the filters and sand?

Absolutely love this tank Steve!! Keep up the good work man!!!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Clearly Scaled thanks!

Thanks for going to the trouble to share your setting up process, very much enjoyable!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Dave Woodley thanks Dave

how much was the 220 gallon tank?

@miguelarias5000

5 жыл бұрын

New new is around 500-800 w a stand. Not including shipping n stuff

@jonathanadams6823

4 жыл бұрын

luis arias where did you find your tank?I’ve been looking for a little while now

Painting over a tan carpet without a drop cloth? You must not be married... lol Great video, Steve! Not many people think about reinforcing their floor. Luckily I live in an area of AZ where very few homes have a basement. Fish on!!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Dude, That's Cichlid! I am married but the painting and carpet cleaning both fall under my list of responsibilities so I don't hear much about it.

@dudethatscichlid7151

7 жыл бұрын

Well it helps that you're not sloppy or clumsy ... I'd have done it, too. My wife's the same way... but only after a few years of minimal accidents or spills and knowing I'm crazy careful with every project. By the way, what was the price the seller agreed on for the 210 you resealed? I'm curious what I should be thinking of paying myself. Also, that tank would've held without a doubt. No one ever really trusts their first reseal. After ten years I might have reseamed it but if there weren't any stress bubbles you'd have been golden for another decade with a reseal. FISH ON!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Dude, That's Cichlid! You may be right but I will sleep better this way. I sold the 210 for $400.

this video was awesome bro. kept me interested til the very end. im so pumped to set up a bigger tank now probly 150gal🤗

Very nice Steve, congrats on your new tank, looks great too.

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+chuck thanks!

Watching you paint with carpet under the take was stressing me out lol

@fromanabe

4 жыл бұрын

i know right that totally made me question this guys credibility!!

Outstanding!!! I want one so bad but 140 tanks is the wife's max lol....

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+The Cichlid Shack haha can't really blame her there

@TheWildBuckOutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me the dimensions of the tank? I'm looking for something like that right now, but have to made it custom because cant find so big tank in the stores in my country. Thanks!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

Valentin Bozhilov 72" x 24" x 30"

@TheWildBuckOutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Steve Poland Cichlids Cheers

@kifter4254

7 жыл бұрын

The Cichlid Shack 140 is still big... I have a 5.5 gal..:( im new to the hobby. Would love to decorate more and have more fish

Beautiful tank.. it is something really satisfying about setting up a new tank.

congratulations on your new tank!!!! Awesomeness!!!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+israda thanks!

makes my 55 gallon look like poop

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+BADFISHHHHHH nothing wrong with a 55

@BADFISHHHHHH

7 жыл бұрын

true. seeing this just makes me wanna get a bigger tank or add more fish... my tank seems under stocked also.How many fish would you put in a 55?

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+BADFISHHHHHH depends on he type of fish

@BADFISHHHHHH

7 жыл бұрын

African cichlids of course! Mostly from lake malawi

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+BADFISHHHHHH mbuna, peacocks, or haps? Makes a big difference

I wouldn't call it tank envy. The perfect number of fish tanks is more. It's common knowledge.

Awesome. I'm used to heavily planted tanks, but the minimalist look of yours is quite nice

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Quinlan McNoland thanks!

Great video Steve! I love videos they display the whole process. It's crazy how long it actually takes. Looks fantastic!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+inventoryking thanks Paul. You're right, it took a long time.

@efrainscichlids9038

7 жыл бұрын

was very easy, only took 18:30 the whole project lol

i'm the fish trying to take cover in the sand substrate from the net

Where can I find a not overpriced 100-125 gal tank?

@letmesleepinpeace7052

4 жыл бұрын

Petco when they have a $1 per gallon fish tank sale. Its up to 40 gallon tank thats a dollar a gallon, then 50% off for any higher than that.

Looks incredible Steve! Definitely worth all the blood, sweat & tears...lol. Huge thanks for the shout out my friend.

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Maximus Aquatics and thanks for the help!

@maximusaquatics7835

7 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

Omg it is so nice Steve. I love how you setup your tanks. Im getting my 125 gallon this week and im going do the same thing as you

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+iCit Dzn thanks! Let me know if you have any questions

@iCitDzn

7 жыл бұрын

yes sir i will do!

major overkill on the canister filters. That one big one is more than sufficient for those fish.

@ThirstysURL

5 жыл бұрын

he's probably looking for longevity so it can stay cleaner for longer...it's a mighty task is cleaning day for these tanks..

@jjcale2288

4 жыл бұрын

With one canister the water would never be cristal clear!

pretty cool that that Fish burried himself

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Bretscher yeah I didn't see it happen so it was fun to find it on the video

Wow, that looks amazing. Congrats. Great video too.

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm using the same exact 220g tank... absolutely love it... especially the 30 inch height. Gives a great front viewing panel.

@Savethemanual

4 жыл бұрын

what's the glass thickness?

@GSP-76

4 жыл бұрын

@@Savethemanual 1/2 inch.

that was basically a 200% water change

@rp101aquatics6

5 жыл бұрын

Ehhhh he added bacteria

Do you think fish know what we do for them :p ..

@proudricefarmer4700

5 жыл бұрын

Jennie Reynolds no.

@Theegoaat

5 жыл бұрын

Lol I hope so I can’t be a lot of work at times!😂

@j727100

5 жыл бұрын

I accidently flushed my discus fish down the toilet. 🙁

@fishtaniam5745

5 жыл бұрын

Justin Beaty How?😂

@deanmanning5671

5 жыл бұрын

Mine definitely dont know how much they make me enter my overdraft 😂

Beautifully done and like how it’s ina dark room

Awesome to see the build...outcome is amazing!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+dwsdarius thanks!

0:33 "bigger tank syndrome"

@Fyyt

3 жыл бұрын

I'm feeling this way right now and it's driving the wife nuts, lol

Give me your old tank please

Wow this video was awesome I love the step by step process great stuff Steve 👍🏽🏈

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Nuttcase7 thanks!

Awesome, congratulations and thanks for sharing.

Dude drill that shit and toss the canister filters.

@hotelaccounting4217

6 жыл бұрын

owl yea, herbie overflow to a refugium sump in the basement right underneath. and good thing you ditched the 210, while a reseal like you did is fine on up to a 55 gal, the only safe way to reseal a big glass tank is complete tear down because when you do the inside corners they are permanently bonded to the layer between the glass and this becomes a mono pour gasket for strength...

5 rocks in the middle was a bit of a letdown, doesn't even look natural. Might aswell put nothing in there.

@MrWils25

5 жыл бұрын

SUM1SLY83 good thing it doesn’t belong to you huh?

Great video. Nice job filming it the camera angles and different camera views were great!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+TankOn 35 thanks!

I know what you mean about the sleepless nights. I bought a 180 gallon tank, stand, and canopy. I couldn’t fill it and kept having restless nights thinking the stand would hold 2,000 plus pounds after filled and decorated. So I’m putting in many 2x4s under it to help support it.

Are you polish

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+fox wolf no

@baaziz2006

7 жыл бұрын

anyway nice tank

@baaziz2006

7 жыл бұрын

do you have clown fish

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

fox wolf no

@baaziz2006

7 жыл бұрын

ok

Boring, an EMPTY tank, no decoration, no plants (yes, I know it is a Malawi tank, so is mine).

Great job, beautiful setup!

nice job, Steve! that's a nice center piece for your channel and your house!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+JEC11718 thanks!

Nice tank, just boring looking tho.

@solodolo304

6 жыл бұрын

Waste of time and money if thats all you gonna do to it. But its big though

great work there and lots of works changing tank

you are a master. the patience and work ethic shows me how much better i could be. geez. blows my mind

I am so jealous. That tank kicks!!

It looks GREAT!! I find so many people switching to 100 to 300 Gallon Tanks. Given the great weight they place on ones floors, it is surprising to see this trend towards larger Aquaria. If we also see more young people getting into Fishkeeping and, then, breeding them, the Hobby will get stronger and eventually Fish will become the nation's number one pet.

Man i had a 180 and these things are HEAVY! Those 2 guys carrying that 220 surely must have ate SPINACH! WOW! It took 4 of us to move the 180! I sold my tank 2 years ago, if i get back in i would def do a 220 now! Cool video, and yes, from my experience over 30 years into fish, always empty out as much water as possible before trying to catch the fish. I am debating wether to build a 350 gallon indoor pond, or get a 220. Decisions, decisions.

@novatheaussie4399

Жыл бұрын

220

Moved my 75 (and my Pacu) last Wednesday from my apartment to my house in the rain and boy did that suck! You make this look easy. Yes I plan on upgrading to a larger tank.

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Bryan S. yeah it's not fun but sometimes it's necessary. Glad it looked easy here. It was definitely a lot of work!

@bryguysays2948

7 жыл бұрын

Steve Poland Cichlids Oh for sure. My Pacu has outgrown this 75 gallon. His tip of his tail touches the back of the tank when he faces the front. He is by himself. A 220 would be nice for him. What are the dimensions and roughly how much can I expect to pay for it? I'd make my 75 a community tank. Good job on videos keep it up man.

Had to subscribe, nice vid! I miss my 125, looking for another now.

Beautiful work

That’s a big one! Have a 220 coming in tomorrow from Waterbox! I won it a few months ago. Nice video 👍

Never realized how much a 220 weighed until I lifted mine. They are no joke! Yours looks great Steve!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Corey Hecker yeah they are a beast. Thanks man!

Bossman wow the whole process was awesome

A real awesome vid Steve! 😎 Well worth all the effort for sure dude!!! 😀👍

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+John McLean thanks!

Congrats on tank. Looks great

very nice! I loved the fast forward of you moving fish

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+kerry riley thanks!

Thx, Steve, well done video and job moving the tanks and occupants. I’ve just subscribed and look forward to more. I’m particularly interested in the bolstering of the floor. Can you elaborate a bit more on how you did it and where you bought what jacks, etc., pls? Thx! 🐠👍🐠

Love the video crisp sharp and interesting

Excellent video you know you have a extra large aquarium when you have to use a step ladder.

I appreciate your attention to detail.

Congratulations my friend That is absolutely awesome

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+lou9294 thanks Lou, much appreciated

Absolutely Gangstah! I loved it! Tankster Steve!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Rely Flores haha thanks!

Badass aquarium. Good job. It looks fantastic

thanks for the video and the red shoulder. great to see your tank!

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+Brian Bain thanks, always good to meet local cichlid lovers

That was creaking bad ass steve the new tank looks really nice indeed and the fish look super happy in there new home 🤗🤗🤗 I'm about to move my Tropheus into a new tank and I hope my move goes as smooth and successfully as yours did 🤗🤗🤗

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

+PsychedelicBabe thanks PB! Planning ahead is key. Best of luck with yours!

@DJ_LittlePea

7 жыл бұрын

+Steve Poland Cichlids thanks steve and I hear you on planning I have to switch the filter from this tank to my new tank so I'm more concerned about timing so the Tropheus don't stress out so much .... After watching you though I know as long as I stay calm it will all be good 🤗

@StevePolandAquatics

7 жыл бұрын

PsychedelicBabe you'll do fine!