View Full Version : does this count as a pond?
nativelover
05-29-2006, 8:49 PM
im building a tank outta wood with a glass front. its 10ft long 6ft wide, 3ft tall, 1350 gallons!
i would post pics but unless you want to look at a pile of wood a saw and an air nailer, it aint that interesting...lol.
its gunna be a native tank.
TankBuster
05-29-2006, 9:23 PM
If it is outside then I would call it a pond:thumbsup:
Mourinho18
05-29-2006, 9:25 PM
that's gonna be an incredibly thick and expensive piece of glass/acrylic. It would just be a plywood tank. When you think of a pond, indoor or out you generally assume that you only have a top view. You'll have a plywood tank
nativelover
05-29-2006, 9:57 PM
that's gonna be an incredibly thick and expensive piece of glass/acrylic. It would just be a plywood tank. When you think of a pond, indoor or out you generally assume that you only have a top view. You'll have a plywood tank
im getting two sheets. 2'10" x 4' 9" each, theres will be a brce in the center of the tank. for 3/4" acrylic its $553 or for a 1/2" glass, its $435. ill prolly go with glass 'cause it wont scratch as easily and large catfish tend to kick up the substrate alot, wich could scratch the glass/acrylic easily.
ewurm
05-29-2006, 10:03 PM
I would go with glass. Much easier to remove algae.
KillerKlover
05-29-2006, 10:53 PM
I wanna see pics of this beast when it is done!
nativelover
05-29-2006, 11:00 PM
of course!!! ill have a book published of nothing but pics of this thing!
i also need tips on a lid....canopy or open with a light bar? and filtration, ill have two pond pumps in it and an external filter, should i drill for piping or hang the pipes over the back/sides?
Oddball
05-29-2006, 11:56 PM
Before you drill the first guide hole, ditch the nail gun. Use SS screws all around. The won't 'pull' like nails will.
nativelover
05-30-2006, 12:21 AM
good eye oddball...i didnt even think about the pressure pulling out the nails...
metant
05-30-2006, 12:26 PM
What fish will put in that big tank?
Please do update and post pics with the progress of the construction.
nativelover
05-30-2006, 3:19 PM
i will post pics, but i dont know when ill actually start the process. i need a few weekends with absolutly nothing to do....i'll be putting at least one flathead catfish in it. mayber a few bass (largemouth or peacock) and maybe an RTC. but the RTC would make it a non native tank so im not sure, and im hoping to find a gold gar!
Music Man
06-09-2006, 1:35 AM
I dont think 3/4" acrylic is suficent to hold back 1300g at 36" deep, or maybe I read this wrong. most 1000g+ acrylic tanks I have seen have been constructed of atleast 1.25" acrylic, Granted I havent seen many. but the MFG, should get you the PSI rating then the math is all yours. I don't know how much pressure 1300g produces at 36" depth
Steve_89
06-10-2006, 2:26 AM
Sounds like a great project.