How to Setup an Aquarium: 240 Gallon Fish Tank

[@MBMCincy63]

we know that Cory is good with his hands as all the pieces fit and are good to go, great video! love the conversation and humor.

[@zippiestrock982]

I'm rebuilding a large tank with a friend, it was given to us by a seafood restaurant going out of business, and I'm trying to learn how to do the plumbing myself bc Tenecor went out of business and I can't get any info on the parts it came with. This video was very helpful!

[@sasaeteurn]

Like the step by step drilling instruction. Thanks

[@prince151ful]

I really enjoyed watching the whole video.

[@stevecox8066]

What a great video. Fun to see Cory before he was a KZbin mega star!

[@DannysAquariums]

Great video Bob! You have grow so fast in the last week!!! Thumbs up, you deserve it! What camera do you use? I like it!

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Thanks, i am now using a Panasonic HC-V750K

[@MasterAquatics]

awesome video.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Thank you =)

[@thomaskeider8267]

Great video!Always fun setting up a new tank.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

now the hard part of deciding what to put in it. Glad i dont have to make that decision.

[@mikeysgurl2005]

Ok. I have changed my mind. I now think the giant tank would be the best for the beloved turtles!!! 🐢

[@Bajaheat]

With all those tanks how do you keep your house from getting mold from all the moisture

[@catfishcave379]

I think he caught it with a net and his wife made Heron tacos! Excellent video!! I feel like its part my 240g now.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

They told me it was chicken tacos!!!!

[@evepuckett8403]

Why no hose clamp on the center joint of the suction pipe? Cory, it sure would make a nice clown loach, discus tank. Planted! ok or just cool driftwood.

[@teslacybertruck750]

Beautiful tank sir

[@AquariumCop]

I still watch this awesome video

[@SteenfottAquatics]

+Bjorn2keepfish :)

[@Ali-Muscle]

Is 150 gallon 6ft long too much weight to run parallel on second floor?

[@inthego]

The top on the Eheim is used with a sponge as a pre-filter when used as a submersible pond filter.

[@shortnanxious6088]

lol. I bet, you guys really felt like kicking yourselves when you found that furniture doly after you moved the stand and tank. I would expect nothing less from Cory. It's what makes it a blast watching his videos. Very relatable I would say. ☺ Cory needs a Co host for his livestream and videos. I think, it would help him from getting fustrated answering the same questions. maybe you could help him Bob. 😉 I think, he needs another fish keeper to bounce ideas off of sometimes so he he can have more fun doing the videos and livestream.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

That's kind of the idea. I am still adjusting to being on camera all the time and actually turning my camera on and recording more. Should only get better.

[@shortnanxious6088]

Aww... I thought so... Yea, I tried a few times to do a video ... but I ended up sounding like Minnie mouse and the angle or lighting made me look like I was getting ready to tell a ghost story, rather than talk about happy fish. lol.... so yea I understand the camera thing... The closer to 30 I get, the less it seems necessary to be on camera.

[@kinnikuzero]

How awesome is it to have a fishkeeper friend! let alone expert.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Yup, lucked out there =)

[@kinnikuzero]

And I sucked, I don't know anyone that keep fish as a hobby, except online. All my friends and relatives that know I keep fish think I'm a nut/nerd.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

They may think you are a fish nerd, but everyone secretly loves fish tanks.

[@seanhaney8748]

Great video guys! Where did you get the acrylic tank? I'm looking to get a 280-320 soon.

[@akatonyh]

Great Leaked footage bro :) I have like (3) of those Eheim 2262's. It's like the best filter hands down!!!!

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Three of them? wow, must take up a ton of space.

[@akatonyh]

Steenfott Aquatics 😂😂😂 no, no lol there're on (2) different fish tanks. I have (2) on a 210g and (1) on a 150g

[@sktropicals5240]

don't know if you caught it, but there is a hose clamp missing on the inlet hose to pump, can see at 29:30, should be three clamps there instead of two, FYI

[@SteenfottAquatics]

I'll have to take a look, thanks

[@nickwallen5672]

awesome music! may i suggest a borneo/sumatra biotype tank... a school of clown loaches, yellow puffer (chonerhinos naritus) and a knife fish.

[@21bkking]

Did you ever end up with this tank? I have a lead on potentially a great deal but wanted to ask your advice first. It's a 240 gallon Truvu that he is selling for 150 bucks. It needs tons of sanding buffing and polishing and needs to be water tested. I have read on forums that Truvu at the 240 size often bow really bad. I am very hesitant and cringing at the thought of putting in the living room on the new hardwood floors incase a seam failure or a leak. Would you ever suggest I set-up the tank outside under a canopy and set up a freshwater predator tank. It doest usually ever get over 100 degrees where I live and so water temp should be stable under the canopy as well in the shade. Please let me know your thoughts, Thank you!

[@kingdougie80]

I just bought a 20 gallon and I am looking to put all different kinds of fish in it. Do you have any suggestions I do like panda Corys

[@SteenfottAquatics]

3+ panda corys would be sweet. Maybe some kind of schooling tetra or livebearers. Whatever you like really.

[@seanhaney8748]

What kind of sand is that? It seems to have a slightly coarser grain to it. I may try that with my blood parrot 150 gallon. Recommend?

[@Mami_Chaos]

I love your time lapse music 👍👍

[@SteenfottAquatics]

haha thanks =)

[@Mami_Chaos]

Could you do a video on like a large community tank? I have 175L to play with and not sure what to put in there. I want it to look full of life and natural

[@ThisIsItFinally]

I would like to ask your opinion on something....I have a 55 gallon tank and would like to have an Amazon Puffer....what are good tank mates?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Amazon Puffers are one of the only social puffers, they actually like to be in groups. I would get a couple if you can. You can do just about anything except nano fish. I have kept them with rainbowfish with no issues.

[@jayscrazzyobsessions4304]

i found the long vids ... i miss the longer vids

[@CaptainSavageAquatics]

Great video! Keep'em coming!

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Thank you =)

[@minikdam4617]

The eheim 1500xl looks better without the cap/head. Nice big ass tank

[@africancichlids3011]

nice tip on the hot water n tube .,learned something new .

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Yea, works great

[@flipflopsneeded]

Do you guys recommend buddying out the scratches inside and outside that type of used tank? If so, what kind of solution do you suggest?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Depends how much work you want to do. It takes a lot of time. I start out with 1200 grit sandpaper and wet sand it. Then use all three novus polishers.

[@AliMohamed-jg6bv]

hi bro, hope u doin fine. is tank bottom braced must? i have a fish tank 255x60x60 cm, what do u think?

[@seth1571]

Is the tank from the product clear for life?

[@RescueDogTreats]

awesome vid!

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Thank you, it was a lot of fun to setup

[@haroldcottrell8708]

really great video,

[@209Control]

That looked fun! do u know what kind of sand that was ?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Yup, its called Lapis Luster sand and its made by Cenex. It's not very common, i have found only two places in my state that even sell it.

[@dorkula]

Mud-skipper tank....for sure.

[@walterr.2619]

I noticed you dont use styrofoam. Isnt it good to use?

[@reeflivebeareraquatics8180]

"Leaked Footage" Lol, great name considering it is about fish tanks.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

+Reef & Livebearer Aquatics At least someone gets me lol

[@reeflivebeareraquatics8180]

Haha, I was confused for a sec though, then I thought it was funny.

[@africancichlids3011]

awesome chair i need one of those . might have to make one :p

[@cev17pr]

Cory should do a huge school of corydoras!

[@Joricano]

what is the sump for? isn't it redundant since there is canister filter being used? I'm a newbie to this so i don't understand the function of the sump

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Not a sump, just a 40g breeder used for the auto water changing system.

[@Joricano]

my bad, i thought it was a sump. do you have a video on the auto water changing system

[@SteenfottAquatics]

I don't, but if you check out Aquariumcoop channel, he has a series of videos of how he built it. This specific setup would have had a sump pump in the 40g.

[@Joricano]

thanks man

[@RichsFishes]

Be careful Bob.....cory might need a full time cameraman!

[@SteenfottAquatics]

He will have to hire a professional lol

[@laxbrobighitter]

I think you should do a smaller species (1-4 inches) and make tons of obstacles and territories to simulate nature.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Good idea!

[@nelsonaviles344]

What kind and size quick connect was that on hose

[@carrasquel1978]

Tank size I dream about, Just a dream

[@rogerwitmer2659]

Is this a custom acrylic tank?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

+Roger Witmer nope, just a standard 240g :)

[@austincongo6035]

where did you get the stand from?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Came with the tank, but was custom built by a local shop.

[@austincongo6035]

Steenfott Aquatics what's the name of the shop?

[@RedTrooperDoesGaming]

When are you going to put fish in there?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Hopefully this weekend.

[@GUYANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA]

i got that same step stool i use to do water changes on my 210

[@bobbyburford8021]

Why didn't you clean the tank first, prior to filling it?

[@talonc4177]

This kinda has to be for a big school of rainbowfish

[@perthcichlids5663]

how far do you live from corey?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

+Aveley Cichlids About 10-15 minutes away, makes it easy.

[@hariombrahmbhatt9341]

Bob I think you should do rainbows that would look great turtles are to classic.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

I always vote for rainbows.

[@DankTanks]

Ok. So I know this is bobs channel. But I think I know The Who dun it with jimmys fish out in the tub. I also realize this video was way before that could have happened but at 16:17 you can see your little predator checking his new kill zone.

[@TropicalFishSuccess1]

Thanks for sharing!

[@brian7203]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dennisruedel]

Do a Chailosi colony of Mbunas

[@anthonyragan2696]

I vote for a lot of discus and a huge school of rummynoses in a planted tank. That, or a baby creature from the Black Lagoon. :)

[@SteenfottAquatics]

some really nice discus would be fun.

[@josephpower8789]

stingrays in your 240 that be cool

[@davekamalas2537]

Fyi shouldn't put by Sun light have a algae problem in that corner

[@keluxgorax4718]

what is the tank dimension?

[@midnewt1468]

Where can I trade aquariums?

[@davekamalas2537]

I wanna buy a big tank but my wife said we don't have the room for a 500 gallon tank

[@matthewmaca6675]

Why drill if your not gonna use a sump?

[@cichlidskey1782]

add all kind of different kind of convicts in it

[@OathIAm]

i think a pair if Australian baramundi (not the cod) would go reaaaalllll nice with a floating lig and some catfish

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Huh, i have never heard of those, ill have to check them out.

[@OathIAm]

well not sure if its possible to get them in the US, but they are a australian fish, they are carnivores and will eat anything trs in their mouth, and they don't stop when full, they will eat it, kill it, then vomit it back up. They are really attentive follow you around the tank too

[@tomsmith6826]

how about frontosa cory?

[@garnasmith849]

What the Dimension of the tank

[@GSP-76]

Do a predator Hap tank...

[@rmarty550]

If you stop drilling near the end then finish the hole from the inside you will not have tear out.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

man thats great!

[@simpleaquatics4262]

idk man that thing is huge try doing a rainbow planted tank looks good

[@SteenfottAquatics]

That was my vote

[@simpleaquatics4262]

+Steenfott Aquatics i think it would look very forest type if he does it deeply planted some corydoras some rainbow bosemany n oyher small stuff n done lol

[@stephanfrion2805]

aren't you missing a clamp? so funny...

[@MissAliceLove2002]

Is it just me or did Corry gain some weight?

[@FlynnsFishForum]

Nice!!!!

[@FlynnsFishForum]

Did u guys get tacos for lunch??

[@SteenfottAquatics]

I had beef brisket.

[@bichoexotico1404]

Price?

[@relaxationtime9320]

Where can I get a 200 gallon?

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Try Craigslist, or your local fish store.

[@talonc4177]

Probably should have thought this out a bit more though

[@graffitijunkiejfk]

Planted cardinal tank...

[@shortnanxious6088]

Sweet...

[@buringfyra]

keep telling him to put rainbows in it ;)

[@SteenfottAquatics]

I keep bringing up rainbows to him =)

[@DebTim]

Fun!

[@qandmarco8994]

Who makes his tanks??? he never says

[@smillyfacebluediamondrhomb1344]

Monster piranha tank.

[@PeterThieledigital]

Watching you work is making me tired... I am sweating with you.

[@Hrizzzz]

STEENFOTT PREDICTS THE FUTURE AT 11:58

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Ha! i actually said that a half a dozen times throughout the day

[@legionaquatics]

anybody here from the stream?

[@WilCrabTV]

cool

[@jasonb1851]

Has to be American cichlids lots of hardscape 👍🏻

[@1deaver]

how many advertisements do u need to have in one video?

[@jaredrunner3578]

its 38 minutes.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Yea, the adverts are automatically placed by youtube, there shouldnt be too many i hope.

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Maybe ill go the way of the NFL and have adverts every 30 seconds? lol

[@1deaver]

lol, please nòoooooo.

[@seanhaney8748]

youtube red is $10 a month, no commercials. i think its totally worth it cause i watch these videos all day long and stream at work. ive had it a few months and would never go back. i love watching these vids too much :)

[@cadams2006]

water to cool - your buddy with a pump sprayer

[@holmezy1863]

I just subbed

[@zorminster]

"I caught a lot of grief last time i used a chop saw without safety glasses....so this time i'm just going to look away" ... Yup, sounds like what most of us would do. Hold my beer and watch this!

[@SteenfottAquatics]

hahahaha yup

[@justinn6338]

I say put peacock bass in the tank

[@SteenfottAquatics]

I love Peacock Bass, but i think even a 240 may be too small for them.

[@PeterThieledigital]

100 Tiger Barbs

[@africancichlids3011]

better hold that with 2 hands before u break that wrist , , almost had that happen 100s of time . lucky every time

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Usually how it goes lol

[@Jimi182]

tiger muskey tank !!!

[@santamaria6312]

It would be cruel to put a betta in there.

[@richardvalerio2050]

hillsteam tank

[@richardvalerio2050]

river tank