My 200 Gallon Stainless Steel tank.
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The tank is in my garage. My floor can't handle that kind of weight where I live. I have two 300 watt heaters in the sump. It is going to get below 40 degrees here tonight. 37, I think. My issue is that my budget ran out before I could purchase my tank top. Gotta get that done before winter's full onslaught.PostalPenguin;4521016; said:Looks awesome.
I have one question about the tank though. Steel is an excellent thermal conductor(much more than glass or plywood) and so that steel is transferring the heat of the water to the room quite easily. Seems like it would require extra heating or does the room temperature keep stable year round?
Also secondly that bamboo plant you have in there isn't fully aquatic and is only supposed to have its roots under water. Otherwise it will slowly die.
Pretty awesome build though.
I am aware of the bamboo not being fully submersible. However it is growing well and sending masses of roots. My sister is a plant expert and told me that it is a weed and somewhat of a nussiance, also very hardy and will only die if you are an idiot. I figured I'd give it a shot since my tank is so tall. I plan on some amazon swords soon too.
Thanks for the feedbasck!
That is an awsome idea. Great job on the tank, and I look forward to seeing what the top and the second room of the tank are going to look like. Major props dude!
wow nice tank. im trying to get a cabinet from my shop were i work to make a tank.we make cab's fore i.b.m & nasa. fore computer server's. i'm a undercoatder.. the cab i want is 6'x4'x12'. big tank.
Tanks of Steel;4521126; said:The tank is in my garage. My floor can't handle that kind of weight where I live. I have two 300 watt heaters in the sump. It is going to get below 40 degrees here tonight. 37, I think. My issue is that my budget ran out before I could purchase my tank top. Gotta get that done before winter's full onslaught.
I am aware of the bamboo not being fully submersible. However it is growing well and sending masses of roots. My sister is a plant expert and told me that it is a weed and somewhat of a nussiance, also very hardy and will only die if you are an idiot. I figured I'd give it a shot since my tank is so tall. I plan on some amazon swords soon too.
Thanks for the feedbasck!
Nice handywork, ToS. It might not be as attractive but definitely more efficient if you glued some foam insulation sheets to the bottom and sides of the tank to keep the heat in.
jimolds8862;4521204; said:
That would be amazing! I think the industrial look is an excellent contrast to the life within the tank. I think is makes them both stand out more. Being able to bolt against a seal is always a plus for leak security.
