DIY Bunk bed --> Aquarium idea

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Derived from my older thread, this isn't on the same topic as that so =new thread
older thread for anyone, for whatever reason

The scenario- I have a bunk bed, but I'm just one sleeping on it so I thought I might be able to remove the top bunk and reinforce the bottom bunk (also takeaway the mattress there).
This is what it looks like and approx. measurements.
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I feel like there is a lot of potential if I can do it right, but what do I know; I've never done anything like this before.
Hence making a thread.

This is where I sleep but I'm willing to make sacrifices, everyone does for this hobby.

Thanks for any help in advance!
 
would be much easier to scratch that idea imo and go for a plywood tank built from scratch! there are plenty of plans available online and ur local timber merchant (or bnq) will be happy to cut the wood to size.
also u would be able to stick a fluidized bed sump under it as well oh and in glass it would weigh about 3000 kilos. aint no bed i know that would even come close. (or upstairs floor!) often they are made of mdf or laminated chip.

if i build a 6 x 4 tank i use 24, 4 x 4 support beams attached to a 12 3x6 beams of the actual frame. with it being so tall as well id slap some triangle supports too.
also u would probably need 25mm glass ( this is determined by depth rather than length and width, although being 4 ft wide is a factor)

if space is a factor, build the plywood tank and chain ur bed to the rafters in the ceiling! with the rocking motion and the sound of the tank it will feel like being on a boat

if money is a factor, sell the bed! plywood is pretty cheap! lol
 
I actually did this with my bed :)
I got lucky though. Built the bed then bought the tank. I love it. I'll send you pics sometime Friday.

Btw, if you do build the bed, I'd sleep on it a week or so so you don't break the tank if the rank breaks. But you probably knew that.
Good luck,
John :)


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Steve Manly said:
would be much easier to scratch that idea imo and go for a plywood tank built from scratch! there are plenty of plans available online and ur local timber merchant (or bnq) will be happy to cut the wood to size.
also u would be able to stick a fluidized bed sump under it as well oh and in glass it would weigh about 3000 kilos. aint no bed i know that would even come close. (or upstairs floor!) often they are made of mdf or laminated chip.

if i build a 6 x 4 tank i use 24, 4 x 4 support beams attached to a 12 3x6 beams of the actual frame. with it being so tall as well id slap some triangle supports too.
also u would probably need 25mm glass ( this is determined by depth rather than length and width, although being 4 ft wide is a factor)

if space is a factor, build the plywood tank and chain ur bed to the rafters in the ceiling! with the rocking motion and the sound of the tank it will feel like being on a boat

if money is a factor, sell the bed! plywood is pretty cheap! lol
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Thanks for answering!

I could sell the bed and build something even better. Which seems like a good idea now that you brought it up.
I don't really care where I have to sleep as long as I'm able to look at an awesome aquarium at night.
 
awsomepk said:
I actually did this with my bed :)
I got lucky though. Built the bed then bought the tank. I love it. I'll send you pics sometime Friday.

Btw, if you do build the bed, I'd sleep on it a week or so so you don't break the tank if the rank breaks. But you probably knew that.
Good luck,
John :)


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Thanks for answering!
Pictures would be really helpful, I'll have to see how much my bed can hold
 
Is it possible to make a chamber in the back of the tank for the sump?
I'm not sure if the space below the bed is tall enough, but it is plenty wide.
 
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