I probably can't give you any more pictures real soon...long story, but I will get some above shots some time.
Connecting my two 55 Gallons
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right now I got a couple of baby sunfish and a small flathead cat just cause I got tired of looking at it empty but I plan on putting some texass and maybe a red devil.
Good job. 
You shoud write up what you did for others. (lots of pics) I suspect this could be done with any two identical tanks.
You shoud write up what you did for others. (lots of pics) I suspect this could be done with any two identical tanks.I feel really bad that I didn't take step by step pictures but by the time I found this website the bulk of the work was already done. I might get around to writing detailed instructions but this is bassically what I did.1) Find two Identical tanks2) Build a stand (pretty straight forward) although it has to be super level in all ways imaginable or else it is a headache lining up the tanks3) One tricky part was taking the glass apart but there are instructions elsewhere on the site so check it out. It's basically razor blades and acetone. *I didn't take the tanks all the way apart I only took an end peice off on each of the tanks.4) I had to level the tanks because their bottom bracing was slightly different. One stood about a quarter inch higher. this was a 'b' to deal with. I ended up using these metal strips that I found at home depot to raise one tank. 5) One extra peice of glass was needed, a 12.5 by 12.5 to go on the bottom.6) from there it was just lining up all the peices and gluing.7) Also, I took a couple of the aforementioned metal stripe and glued them over the straight across seems, and used a couple to brace the top, but it is hard to describe, Ill take pictures some time.-No fancy techniques, just take them apart, line 'em up, and glue them.Yes it can be done with any two Identical tanks.
Sorry about the formatting on the last response, I did it in quick reply and evidently it doesnt skip lines.
Oh, by the way to whoever said it would be better to buid it from scratch, I don't think I've broke $200 on the whole thing so far. If I were to have bought the acrylic or glass and made it from scratch the material alone would have put me over $200. Now if you can get acryllic or glass for cheap then go for it but I found these aquariums on craigslist for less than a hundred and I saw my oppertunity. If money weren't an issue though I would have done it from scratch, actually, strike that I would have gone for a real monster fish tank if money wasn't an issue.
I think it look awesome !
As far as moving it.
As long as you had enough people to support it.
The L shape will allow you to get through doorways.
(providing clearance)
I would try lifting it before dismantling at least.
I would test it for leaks after moving also.
Hope you don't have to move.
This makes me want to try build a tank.
I am having a hard time with an overflow,guess I should stay clear of building tanks.
As far as moving it.
As long as you had enough people to support it.
The L shape will allow you to get through doorways.
(providing clearance)
I would try lifting it before dismantling at least.
I would test it for leaks after moving also.
Hope you don't have to move.
This makes me want to try build a tank.
I am having a hard time with an overflow,guess I should stay clear of building tanks.
If anyone does try this you should know that there is one flaw. I find it kind of cool but some might think it is anoying. When you look at the tank situated from the inside you cannot see the inside cornor. The glass an water make an optical trick that makes an invisible spot. It's hard to explain but the bottom line is that when a fish swims around the corner it dissapears for a second and reapears on the other side of the bend. I liked the surprise but some of you may not so just be aware.
