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Planning To Install A 150 Fish Gallon Tank- Here Is A Bit Of Advice

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If you have decided that you want to turn your small hobby into an aquarium world then building a 150 gallon fish tank is a great idea. You must first think about it carefully before undertaking a project of this size as this is perhaps one of the largest tanks that you can feasibly put in your home, and installing a 150 fish gallon tank in your house takes a lot of planning and a lot of patience.

What Species Of Fish Will Be Living In A Tank Of This Size?

You must consider that once you have your 150 fish gallon tank in your home, what type of animal life do you want swimming around in there. Do you want a saltwater reef or some freshwater fish greeting you during the day? Another possibility is having both land and water represented in the large tank, giving the illusion of the beach or a lakefront property. If you decide to have a saltwater environment for your 150 fish gallon tank, there are a few species that make wonderful additions and are easy to look after.

The following species are just a few that would make a lovely addition to any 150 fish gallon tank.

The Purple Tang : known scientifically as Zebrasoma xanthurus
Yellow Stripe Maroon Clownfish
Sea Anemone: Entacmaea quadricolor


These fish would look wonderful in any 150 fish gallon tank. The Purple Tang is very bold and as it is a herbivore it is well equipped to handle just about any plant matter that the reef could throw at it. This fish thrives in tanks of 100 gallons or more, so it should feel right at home in your 150 fish gallon tank. Make sure though that all your fish 'get on' with the others, please watch putting it in the tank with other tangs be they yellow, red, or purple as these little guys can get quite territorial at times.

The stunning Clownfish has yellow stripes on its forehead, middle section and tail. They are very easy to take care of and would look and feel right at home in your 150 fish gallon tank.

If you decide to have a saltwater 150 fish gallon tank then the sea anemone gets on really well with the clownfish and would survive quite easily in an aquarium of this size. For further advice it is always best to visit a specialist pet store.