I have had a 72 bow as a freshwater africican cichlid setup for the last several years. About two years ago I came across a 110 bow on CL for $100 and almost bought it, but passed since it was leaking. They are the same footprint as the 72 bow, but the 72 is 22" tall and the 110 bow is 33" tall. I saw the same tank again and paid more than I probably should have, but had kicked myself the first time I passed on it. The tank had a broken top frame, but I was told it held water perfectly. So I ordered a new top frame and started cleaning it up.
The back and sides were painted blue from the factory and took several days and a lot of razor blades to clean up. I also pained the back black to to make it blend a little better. It had a gigantic 2" drain/elbow and overfow apparatus. I ended up going with a 1.5" drain tight against the back of the tank to get it close to the wall. It is draining to a megaflow sump and the 2" was overkill for my situation.
Once I got the new top frame on I began giving it a test fill and about halfway water started leaking out the back seams. So much for watertight. So back out with the razor blade and silicone and resealed it and waited a week.
The reseal held so while being stuck inside for the storm I decided to set it up. I am not done yet, but its getting there. The top is 72" up and 33" depth is a kicker when trying to reach the bottom.
First water test
Silicone removed for reseal
Black background and holding water.
Last pic of the 72.
Kate not so thrilled.
Getting there. The 10 gal is a temp home for some diamondback terrapin hatchlings until they get big enough to move in with the others.
The filtration is a megaflow sump and marineland c canister along with a 50l pond air pump running two 5" discs to keep water circulating from the bottom up. Let me know what you think!
The back and sides were painted blue from the factory and took several days and a lot of razor blades to clean up. I also pained the back black to to make it blend a little better. It had a gigantic 2" drain/elbow and overfow apparatus. I ended up going with a 1.5" drain tight against the back of the tank to get it close to the wall. It is draining to a megaflow sump and the 2" was overkill for my situation.
Once I got the new top frame on I began giving it a test fill and about halfway water started leaking out the back seams. So much for watertight. So back out with the razor blade and silicone and resealed it and waited a week.
The reseal held so while being stuck inside for the storm I decided to set it up. I am not done yet, but its getting there. The top is 72" up and 33" depth is a kicker when trying to reach the bottom.
First water test
Silicone removed for reseal
Black background and holding water.
Last pic of the 72.
Kate not so thrilled.
Getting there. The 10 gal is a temp home for some diamondback terrapin hatchlings until they get big enough to move in with the others.
The filtration is a megaflow sump and marineland c canister along with a 50l pond air pump running two 5" discs to keep water circulating from the bottom up. Let me know what you think!
Thanks