Custom Tank

[JC_P]

you can also go LxWxH % 231.. neato

Thanks, good for future reference. I think the fact that summer vacation took it's toll on my educational experience is pretty obvious at this point.. lol

 

[brich999]

Recite rays and some smaller bass and a black aro in the custom tank

 

[brich999]

Rectic

 

[1974Pantera]

Go with the custom tank.....are you getting acrylic or glass?

 

[JC_P]

Go with the custom tank.....are you getting acrylic or glass?

Glass, they don't do acrylic work.. Unfortunately.

 

[JC_P]

Recite rays and some smaller bass and a black aro in the custom tank

What's a smaller species of Cichla, and won't the aro need a bigger tank later on?

 

[JC_P]

Would a Merodontotus Tigrinus fit in there?

 

[aldiaz33]

What's a smaller species of Cichla, and won't the aro need a bigger tank later on?

I would say yes. A 5' tank is kinda small for an aro of any type...I have seen some pretty big Asians that would be pretty cramped in there.

Since people seem to be throwing out their favorite calculators, here's mine: http://boonedocks.net/fishtank/ftweb.php

In addition to water volume, it calculates water weight, weight of aquarium materials at a given thickness (glass or acrylic) and total weight, among other stuff. At the size you will be going, make sure your floors can handle the weight. Looking forward to seeing your setup.

 

[brich999]

Black aro will b good for a long time, stay away from mono bass and tems IMO they are the quickest growing.

 

[Zoodiver]

I'd personally go acrylic on something that size. Did you look at having that priced out? I know a couple places that will do a matching stand/top/whatever you want.