Edited by SamJohns, 26 August 2013 - 03:08 PM.
New Tabk. 200X60X110Cm Wide. Cheers Troy.
#1
Posted 19 August 2013 - 03:30 AM
#2
Posted 19 August 2013 - 08:52 AM
sell me this tank!
removing that small centre brace
#3
Posted 19 August 2013 - 01:43 PM
Yes the small center brace was left on for maximum support until silicone has hardened.
#4
Posted 26 August 2013 - 03:07 PM
Test fill today.
#5
Posted 26 August 2013 - 03:27 PM
Dogs lookin a little worried haha.
Come on Johnsy, sell it to me mate.
You have a big enough system already.
#6
Posted 26 August 2013 - 04:49 PM
Bath time
Is that for your rays?
#7
Posted 26 August 2013 - 05:13 PM
Yeah Anka ill be putting the majority of my bigger fish in there first and leaving the rays on their own in the tank they are in now so I can feed them up.
This will eventually be there home until I buy a house and go bigger.
#8
Posted 26 August 2013 - 05:39 PM
Looking real good bro.
#9
Posted 26 August 2013 - 08:32 PM
Make it a marine tank.
#10
Posted 26 August 2013 - 08:54 PM
Talked to Paul and Troy this arvo. Not sure what the next step is. But may replace the base with some thicker glass. Unsure as of yet.
Anyway, worth a try.
#11
Posted 26 August 2013 - 08:56 PM
#12
Posted 26 August 2013 - 09:00 PM
#13
Posted 26 August 2013 - 09:01 PM
#14
Posted 26 August 2013 - 09:04 PM
#16
Posted 26 August 2013 - 09:26 PM
#17
Posted 26 August 2013 - 09:48 PM
Really it still should hold no worries.
Put a straight edge on the ground,,, if the ground has a hump in it, then that would be the problem.
Edited by Buccal, 26 August 2013 - 09:51 PM.
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#18
Posted 27 August 2013 - 10:04 AM
damn shame Sam, As I mentioned when we spoke I think it needs a 12mm base. In the early years I did a couple or 3 tanks 2m or so with 10mm bases, it was a shocking run & all cracked (I know there are tanks out there that are this big that haven't, but all the ones I did broke, possibly just bad luck).
Since then any tanks over 6' automatically get 12mm bases & I heve never had an issue. The fact that this was 1100 wide as well means it really was 'under engineered'. As buccal mentioned, a slight dip or hump anywhere on the base & bang goes the tank. As a second hand unit it may also have had a few scratches, again these can lead to failure with only the slightest base variation (like the princess & the pea, no amount of poly padding can make up for any lumps).
It is a total bugger & I am pleased you tested it first. A replacement 12mm panel would cost $400 (special price), I am sure Troy can help you fit it, just slice out the old base with some fishing line & remove all the silicone prior to installing. Get the new base with 2-3mm gap all around, place the tank over it & pump silicone into the gap. When dry, trim all excess & replace internal base frame. Good as new.
Good luck with it mate & if I can help in any way, let me know.
#19
Posted 27 August 2013 - 07:17 PM
#20
Posted 27 August 2013 - 09:41 PM
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