Stocking my new tank

[rodger]

Dimensions?

72X72X30"

Actually I just started the build this week. I bought 2 used 220's that I started disecting. Uaru Joey has a thread on here making one. Mine is 3/4" glass, so it is EXTRA thick. I had my cranky pants on yesterday when I started this thread, as you can tell. I just get tired of that same thread every week.

Now, GET OFF OF MY LAWN.

 

[Bderick67]

Ive considered doing this with three 55g panels to make a triangle type tank. Not sure the seams will work though on two of the angles that aren't 90*. What are you going to use for the bottom panel, plywood?

I'll search for Uaru joeys thread, I'm sure the grass is greener in his thread anyhow

 

[rodger]

Ive considered doing this with three 55g panels to make a triangle type tank. Not sure the seams will work though on two of the angles that aren't 90*. What are you going to use for the bottom panel, plywood?

I'll search for Uaru joeys thread, I'm sure the grass is greener in his thread anyhow

Here is Joey's thread. If it is half as easy as he makes it look, it will be a snap. The tanks are giant industrial display aquariums that came from a McDonalds so they would be strong enough for kids to bang on them. 3/4" sides, 1" eurobrace top and 2" bottom. The tank alone will weigh about 630 lbs. I doubt if I have it running till late this year, several other projects I am also working on. I am making a few changes from what he does, but nothing major.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?509719-The-540-gal-build

 

[Bderick67]

Thanks, couldn't find him on MFK under UaruJoey, but found him on AC and looked at vids and though I've seen this before LOL. I've got plans for a 10x4' tank/pond. Though if I could find the right used tanks I may just go 8x6' and model it after his build.

 

[Anchovie]

You drilling the glass or using overflow boxes?


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[rodger]

Drilling the plywood floor. One modification I am thinking about, is to drill the center and use overflow boxes to hide the pipes. (I already have boxes from the aquariums) Then it would be kind of like a racetrack setup. The thing that scares me about this is the difficulty of making a plumbing repair if it is ever needed underneath. My stand will be like Joey's, so completely inaccessible.

 

[Anchovie]

I haven't seen Joeys setup. Is the plywood fiberglassed?


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[rodger]

See post 23

 

[Fat Homer]

I think with tanks that large, it maybe a good idea to have the plumbing in areas that are accessible JUST incase anything happens along the way or in the future...


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[aldiaz33]

Hey Grumpy!

Help these people out. Thay all need stocking ideas/advice, ASAP!

BTW, congrats on the new tank. How's it coming along?

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?521954-NEW-180-Gallon-tank-I-need-ideas!

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http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?522114-Cichlid-Help

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?522048-what-to-stock

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?522047-adding-tankmate-to-male-convict

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?520424-Just-got-the-green-light-for-a-120!

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?519383-Best-personality-20-gallon

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...rnative-algae-eater-help-for-big-cichlid-tank

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?521872-5-gallon-tank-ideas