2500 L Tank
#1
Posted 05 April 2011 - 03:06 AM
my big questern is i would like to put it on here as a step by step guide of how i did it etc however how would you guys like to read it at the end or a week by week acount ?
#2
Posted 05 April 2011 - 03:23 AM
All the best decisions happen at 3AM hey? I'm up working on my big build too
#3
Posted 05 April 2011 - 07:15 PM
I know not everything i do to this tank will suit some,s taste and likeness but that’s what this thread is for.
especially the thickness of glass i will use however i have consulted my insurance company and glass supplier and it’s what they both recommend.
So down to brass tax, I have had this idea in my head for a few years i sort of built a smaller one years ago but it was a failure and I learnt a lot from that tank.
Now i will not be using glass for the whole tank just the front i will be making it mainly from marine\form ply fibreglass etc
So far I’m trying to work all the dimensions out so as I can fit it in my house this will need to be craned over my home into the back yard grrr,i will be constructing it in my garage so might leave it in there who knows.
Any ways thanks for listing
Cheers phil
#4
Posted 05 April 2011 - 10:46 PM
2400x1000x1000
The glass is clear float code 2 in 12mm(this is what has been recomended by a glass engineer and my insurance company ) 2350x 890
it will have a ply frame around the front thats why the glass is not going to be 2400x 1000 there will also be a strut going from the top to bottom
#5
Posted 05 April 2011 - 11:02 PM
#6
Posted 06 April 2011 - 07:05 AM
Looks like a good build. I'm sure you have seen this you tube video, but if not definately worth a look. I would love to do one like this one day. The full build is buried in the monster fish keepers forum. He talks about glass choices and alot of details about filtration.
... If that link fails search for "1500 gal 8 weeks" on youtube
Also there is a guy selling a 6x2x2 with a RTC on gumtree for $1000, could be worth grabbing and then moving the tank on later
#7
Posted 06 April 2011 - 02:23 PM
Best of luck with the project.
Alex
#8
Posted 06 April 2011 - 08:15 PM
And im guessing 3 months till i build this tank there are some great threads on mfk about theses tanks.
My goal is to build two tanks a year i would like to start a tankbuster housing service in the next few years and try and convince a local zoo or reptile park to take them on any ways will be a few weeks before any pics will be up need to clean out garage first and get my plans solid im a bit hesitant on glass sizing as 12mm seems too small but thats what all the glass calculators are coming up as ?
#9
Posted 06 April 2011 - 09:26 PM
Good luck with it all mate. Cheers.
#10
Posted 06 April 2011 - 09:30 PM
#11
Posted 06 April 2011 - 09:58 PM
Or 25mm Acrylic.
#12
Posted 06 April 2011 - 10:11 PM
do you think acrylic would be as clear as 19mm float at all ?
#13
Posted 06 April 2011 - 10:28 PM
And is probably more expensive than the 19mm glass
#14
Posted 08 April 2011 - 12:19 PM
#15
Posted 08 April 2011 - 01:03 PM
#16
Posted 08 April 2011 - 04:03 PM
my tank is 800 tall and is 19mm plate glass - any thiner on a 1000 tall you will need to go lammi plate/toughened and it will make the view crapola
not to mention with the fish you want + the pressure any excited fish and your going to end up with a very wet floor . suggest 25 mm plate and extra $100 PSM but for the worrying??
cant sleep for the first week thinking about the tank bursting/cracking every time the fish get excited at feeding time ?? well worth the extra moolah ....
just my opinion as a builder . do it once do it right !!!
what size glass do you need ?? let me know ill see what i can do for ya mate
Edited by SIXFOOTLONG, 08 April 2011 - 04:05 PM.
#17
Posted 08 April 2011 - 07:01 PM
#18
Posted 08 April 2011 - 10:18 PM
#19
Posted 08 April 2011 - 11:31 PM
Edited by fourdapostle, 08 April 2011 - 11:33 PM.
#20
Posted 08 April 2011 - 11:50 PM
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