Im planning to build a custom aquarium with the below dimensions:
Length: 60 inches
Height: 24 inches
Depth: 24
And so it will hold 149 gallons, I considering glass as the material (i like acrylic more but it's much more expensive). I'm gonna use 12mm thickness. I also need a sump, probably gonna use a 40-gallon container for that.
For sump media, I'm gonna use ceramic rings, bio balls, coarse sponge, filter floss. (May change)
I want to keep Oscars or some giant goldfishes or 2 silver arowanas.
Now I have some questions.
Am I making any wrong choices here?
Is 12mm glass enough?
Or should I avoid glass?
At what height should I cut holes for overflow to my sump?
Is 40-gallon sump enough?
Can I use black silicone sealant to stick the glass?
All advice and suggestions are welcome.
Thanks
Length: 60 inches
Height: 24 inches
Depth: 24
And so it will hold 149 gallons, I considering glass as the material (i like acrylic more but it's much more expensive). I'm gonna use 12mm thickness. I also need a sump, probably gonna use a 40-gallon container for that.
For sump media, I'm gonna use ceramic rings, bio balls, coarse sponge, filter floss. (May change)
I want to keep Oscars or some giant goldfishes or 2 silver arowanas.
Now I have some questions.
Am I making any wrong choices here?
Is 12mm glass enough?
Or should I avoid glass?
At what height should I cut holes for overflow to my sump?
Is 40-gallon sump enough?
Can I use black silicone sealant to stick the glass?
All advice and suggestions are welcome.
Thanks