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Wtb: Frag/shallow Tank 3X2X1 (Max) Need Asap


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#1 0zarrian

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Posted 18 December 2015 - 05:26 PM

Im looking for a shallow tank no longer than 3ft, 2ft deep and 1 ft high. depth and height aren't to big of an issue, more just the length.

 

Preferably without any bracing

 

Going to be used as a frag tank so doesn't have to be pretty, an old sump and i can remove to baffles if needed.

 

text me please as not always on computer

0430 459 773 

 

Thanks



#2 The Simple Guy

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Posted 18 December 2015 - 06:57 PM

Im also chasing something along these lines. Its for a sump going in my cabinet out of sight.
Size wise im looking for 900xunder360 deep and under 400 high.

Michael
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#3 Buccal

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Posted 19 December 2015 - 12:06 AM

If you need it fast,,, and you have moderate or better skills, then making it would take no time.
The low height doesn't require much strength so it's hard to go wrong.
Selleys aquarium glue (bunnings).
Fast glass supplier from anywhere.
Standard 6mm glass,,,, only comes in toughened which is ok.
Roll of masking tape.
A few toothpicks cut with scissors into 1mm tiny cross cuts. (if building a deeper tank),,,, gives a perfect spacing for silicone joint, also which remains inside the finished but joints.

Length of front panels is your total finished length.
Length of side panels are the finished tank width minus thickness of glass X 2.
Exact base glass cut measurements are: the length of your side panels X the length of your front panels minus glass thickness X two.

Put all this together in 15-20 mins,,,, easily.

Glass mob would have glass cut and ready in 1.5 days or so,,,,,,, sometimes even that day.

1ft is 304.8mm, that's ok, but if you settled for 280mm high,,, then integrity improves.
When there are many tanks to be built, then jigs can be made that actually hold tank together with no glue what so ever.
A relative 3/4 off a 1mm spacing for the silicone glue to be injected with standard silicone gun and is easily achieved, chucked in just for added trivia........

#4 BengaBoy

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Posted 19 December 2015 - 07:38 AM

(my) glass suppliers closing for 4 weeks over xmas ... got my order in yesterday for pick up next week



#5 Fishandme3

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Posted 21 December 2015 - 04:28 PM

Gumtree ad today for a 60x60x30h if your interested


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