Concrete block Aquarium

[Surfer11]

I was orginaly planning to buy a 770 gallon aquarium, but I thought about it and figured if I use cinderblocks it would be cheaper and I could go bigger for my budget.I would like to build the aquarium floor to ceiling. It would be 12'x8'x7'. I have a sand filter that I orginaly bought for my pool, but decided not to use it. Would this work as filteration? Also if I decide to go salt would this work? What other types of filters would I need? How should I reinforce the block walls? What thickness glass should I use?

Thanks,
Surfer11

 

[Liam]

I was orginaly planning to buy a 770 gallon aquarium, but I thought about it and figured if I use cinderblocks it would be cheaper and I could go bigger for my budget.I would like to build the aquarium floor to ceiling. It would be 12'x8'x7'. I have a sand filter that I orginaly bought for my pool, but decided not to use it. Would this work as filteration? Also if I decide to go salt would this work? What other types of filters would I need? How should I reinforce the block walls? What thickness glass should I use?

Thanks,
Surfer11

wow salt. you'll be spending alot of cash then.

I forward you to these threads :

http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74523
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47243

 

[timeneverfreezes]

There are a few articles on the subject in MFK articles section:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=67

Check the stickies for glass thickness guides etc..

The floor too ceiling might be a bit much. Honestly I dont think your average slab could support it.