fronny51 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Thought i would start a thread on my 2 6ft tanks 1. 6ft long by 3ft high by 2ft wide Stock list 15 F1 Kigoma Frontosa Gold Comps (unsure on amount as yet) substrate - tahitian moonsand decor - combination of some rock i found and 100mm pvc pipe filtration - undecided on this so some advice would be good (pls note no holes drilled in tank) Lighting - white and blue LEDS (lunar lighting) Background - Black Tank 2 6 * 2 * 2 Stock list 15 Burundi Frontosa 6 blue Moori Dolphins black Calvus Substrate - Sydney washed sand mixed with crushed coral Decor combination of slate and 2 terracotta pots Filtration - 2.5ft sump with 3500lph pump (sump includes sponge, bio balls, and Matrix) Lighting - same as tank 1 Background - Black i will starts pic off with the tank 1 neither project started as yet we currently moving house i will keep adding photos as the 2 projects come together advice welcomed cheers tank 1 tank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua84 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 was that tank on ebay? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fronny51 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 yeah sure was lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noxious_nasties Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 For filtration I'd stick to a similiar design you have for your other 6 footer. Having bioballs and matrix is a very good combo IMO... surface area + aeration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fronny51 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 yeah im going to get a glass bloke to come around in drill a couple of holes in the back of the tank still in the process of drawing up plans for the stand and the plumbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbad0417 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 hey fronny have you got the tahitian moon sand yet ?? if so where did you get it from ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fronny51 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 hey fronny have you got the tahitian moon sand yet ?? if so where did you get it from ??? Hey mate i was lucky enough to buy 20kgs of it up here in Bathurst off another breeder i have been searching for more only place so far is Age of Aquariums if i end up finding some closer to home will let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin4 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Sure you got the size right! They just look double the height than wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 That tank looks like it's going to exert a lot of pressure on those high walls. I hope its well braced. All that aside is should be a real feature once it is set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 what's the glass thickness Rich? It looks like you have it with just its middle being supported on top of the table. Grab some fish polystyrene lids etc before you put it down. Be very wary regarding not using polystyrene even when resting the tank empty or near empty on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fronny51 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Craig it has 12mm glass those pics were sent to me to show the tank i have a stand and foam here ready for it thanx for the concern though on another note would it be best to add more bracing for strength?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Have you seen it filled? 12mm is minimum standard, not sure where the height changes the minimum to 15mm. Others may know this, but my guess would be 2.5 high = 15mm (?). Can't see where I saw I saw it written, but I thought I saw it said the tank was 3' high? If that's the case, I'd be concerned. If you've not seen it filled, put it on level ground on polystyrene and test fill. If you wanted to add extra bracing, keep in mind this will mean all your lids will no longer fit, but you could add extra glass bridges to both ends of the tank (so there are still two openings in tank). Both my big tanks are bridged with glass bridges at both ends. With my six foot tank it allowed the use of only one central bridge = two big openings instead of two central bridges creating three smaller opening (the usual way). I would guess that the tanks been filled before, but as it's going into your house (I assume) it may be in your best interests to confirm construction strength. For example, perhaps it was made as a vivarium where it was only partly filled or was for snakes??? Keep in mind too, that drilling holes creates a weak point, and that the back wall may not be the best place if the glass thickness is a real concern. The back and front are where the glass will flex the most, I usually aim to drill the end walls and base with tanks as they are less affected by bending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 found it; 6ft long by 3ft high by 2ft wide 12mm glass Others can confirm but I think this glass is too thin to go a three foot high tank. I think 2'6" is about as high as a 12mm tank can go. I choose 15mm glass for my 2'6" high tank which was the next size up from 12mm which was what such a height tank would be made from normally. That extra 6" could break the bank. Please seek other advice though in case I've got it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilly Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Try here http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium I have always used it as a referance for building my own tanks. At that height it says 17mm to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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