Hi guys, I am thinking of building an 72 X 48" X 48" tank, keeping American predators, red tails, arrowana, wolf fish, Jaguars, gars, eels and stingray (if I can mix these)
I am currently in England, i have a large converted double garage with a concrete floor, the space is 25m squared,
The information required
- What thickness glass do I need and what price am I looking at and where's the best place to purchase?
- is it cheaper to have a company build the glass frame for me or should I buy the glass and build it myself along with the base etc?
What type of silicone to use and does this need to be braced at the top of the glass, if so what type and how much do braces and silicone cost?
What is the most cost effective way of running this 2492 litre tank, I will also build 2 sump tanks and connect pipe work but other then that what's the best way to save on running cost to ensure my bills stay down, I.e type of external filters and types/ways to heat the tank and also lighting. All must be energy efficient, also how do I oxidise the tank.
I will be using breeze blocks to gain heigh off the floor with a ply sheet over the top building a base around these with a sliding bottom to enable me to keep the sumps, externals and any other equipment underneath.
The frame around the tank will be timber and frame, does this need to be tight to the tank to give extra reinforcement? I will have a removable hood with a glass unit which will be transparent on every side.
Any issues in the plans, any costly maintinence/upkeep and running costs I may stumble on, any better ideas, please feel free to query !
Let's all advise me and help with my project to get the best finished product, your knowledge and experience With my money and hard work to create a great tank suitable to keep any fish in need of re homing.
Help guys!
Thanks
I am currently in England, i have a large converted double garage with a concrete floor, the space is 25m squared,
The information required
- What thickness glass do I need and what price am I looking at and where's the best place to purchase?
- is it cheaper to have a company build the glass frame for me or should I buy the glass and build it myself along with the base etc?
What type of silicone to use and does this need to be braced at the top of the glass, if so what type and how much do braces and silicone cost?
What is the most cost effective way of running this 2492 litre tank, I will also build 2 sump tanks and connect pipe work but other then that what's the best way to save on running cost to ensure my bills stay down, I.e type of external filters and types/ways to heat the tank and also lighting. All must be energy efficient, also how do I oxidise the tank.
I will be using breeze blocks to gain heigh off the floor with a ply sheet over the top building a base around these with a sliding bottom to enable me to keep the sumps, externals and any other equipment underneath.
The frame around the tank will be timber and frame, does this need to be tight to the tank to give extra reinforcement? I will have a removable hood with a glass unit which will be transparent on every side.
Any issues in the plans, any costly maintinence/upkeep and running costs I may stumble on, any better ideas, please feel free to query !
Let's all advise me and help with my project to get the best finished product, your knowledge and experience With my money and hard work to create a great tank suitable to keep any fish in need of re homing.
Help guys!
Thanks
