Yes.
I had them made to fit specifically in that shelf.
Because they are shallow, I was able to get away with 5mm glass and a single centre brace. Cut costs a lot.
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I had them made to fit specifically in that shelf.
Because they are shallow, I was able to get away with 5mm glass and a single centre brace. Cut costs a lot.
Worked on the 75 gal a little this weekend. It's not a monster tank but still not easy to move alone.
I had to use a lounge ottoman to be the extra hand. Won't spoil the surprise of the tank plan just yet. Over the next few days (2-3 weeks) I will work on the rest.
Moving the tank:
I decided to remove the back plastic film. I did this for 2 reasons, a. I wanted to see the tank without a background ( silly ideas of creating my own background - also can slip in a black plasctic board if need be, b. more pertinently, the front glass is scratched to buggery. The back has much less damage after being in service for over 15 years.
I also pushed the tank back a touch. I like having a little ledge in front of the tank as I do for the paludarium. However, I could not go back as far as I wanted due to the small clearance between tank top and shelf above. I used a beer can to make sure I had a spot wide enough for the essential tools.
Planning on some heavy rocks so added eggcrate.
Rocks and wood in.
But.....I had to pull the tank out this far to get them in. So there is no turning back unless I disassemble the tank again in the future.
Want to add some root feeding plants so made my own "aquasoil".
Put a bottom layer down, the added the soil to a laundry bag. Placed it in a raised growing bed.
I had to use a lounge ottoman to be the extra hand. Won't spoil the surprise of the tank plan just yet. Over the next few days (2-3 weeks) I will work on the rest.
Moving the tank:
I decided to remove the back plastic film. I did this for 2 reasons, a. I wanted to see the tank without a background ( silly ideas of creating my own background - also can slip in a black plasctic board if need be, b. more pertinently, the front glass is scratched to buggery. The back has much less damage after being in service for over 15 years.
I also pushed the tank back a touch. I like having a little ledge in front of the tank as I do for the paludarium. However, I could not go back as far as I wanted due to the small clearance between tank top and shelf above. I used a beer can to make sure I had a spot wide enough for the essential tools.
Planning on some heavy rocks so added eggcrate.
Rocks and wood in.
But.....I had to pull the tank out this far to get them in. So there is no turning back unless I disassemble the tank again in the future.
Want to add some root feeding plants so made my own "aquasoil".
Put a bottom layer down, the added the soil to a laundry bag. Placed it in a raised growing bed.
