newbie question.
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Topic: newbie question.
Posted By: Edgar
Subject: newbie question.
Date Posted: August 13 2010 at 6:28am
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hi everyone my name is Edgar i am new to SW i have a 20 gal tank that i been having fun with for the last 4-5 months, but just like everyone in this hobby, i got the need to go bigger so i decided to build a new system! i been thinking of building a 60 gal thank with a 55 gal sump/refugium and i really need all the help that i can get since i want to build most of the system myself of course with you guys help! and of course the first thing that iam going to start with is the main tank! i been reading some of the DIY treads on how to build a thank but i still have some questions! My first question is, If i want to build a thank that measures 44'' long x 13'' deep x 25'' tall, what measurements should i get the glass panels if iam planing on the glass thickness to be 3/8s and do euro braces on top and bottom? ------------- Thanks for not going off on me! |
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Posted By: sterling18
Date Posted: August 13 2010 at 10:04am
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Welcome. The dimensions you are looking for in your custom tank are similar to a standard 60 gallon. Are you looking to use Starfire glass on this otherwise it might be just easier and cheaper to buy a 60 gallon and drill it. |
Posted By: Chris Scott
Date Posted: August 13 2010 at 10:39am
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You might want to start a "tank thread" and that way you can ask questions all along the way and shows a nice progression of your build. ------------- 55g Bowfront Corner Reef |
Posted By: Edgar
Date Posted: August 13 2010 at 11:13am
 a pic is worth a thousand words! ------------- Thanks for not going off on me! |
Posted By: Edgar
Date Posted: August 13 2010 at 11:18am
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The picture above is my 20 gal thank! which iam getting replace with my new project, thats why i need the dimensions i posted earlier! ------------- Thanks for not going off on me! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: August 14 2010 at 9:29am
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Personally I applaud you for wanting to build your own tank. But it scares me at the same time. Ive seen enough self built tanks fail to keep my from doing it. I think Chad and Cory have built their last tanks. Chad has built several that have been outstanding. They will be a awesome resource. Or if you decide to have one custom built, I can have one built for you. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |