I am putting together an order for a large tank and I am way outside of my comfort zone. I have had dozens of tanks over the years but always ones you buy in a store and take home.
I want a tank 7-8 feet by 24-30 wide by 24 inches deep on a metal stand I can cover myself.
The sump and other support stuff will be in a fish room on the same level behind the tank so I don't have to do stuff under the tank anymore.
It will be in a basement with a concrete floor covered in vinyl plank.
My current 75 which I never drilled will probably become the sump.
I have an email in with Tankme USA and have done a configuration on Custom Aquariums.
My biggest grey areas right now are what glass to pick thickness wise and how many holes to have drilled in the tank, where and how big.
This is what I came up with so far but I am just guessing.
I chose 5/8 inch glass and 4x1.5 inch holes. and a 36inch stand
That should allow me to raise the sump off the ground and allow enough height for the drain to work well.
Your Configuration
Shape: Rectangle
Style: Full
Frame: Traditional
Dimensions: 24" x 96" x 30" (HxLxD)
Base Price: $2,404.00
Any wisdom you could impart to me so I don't do something really stupid I will have to deal with forever would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ned
Approx Dry Weight: 447.00 lb.
Approx Full Weight: 2,785.00 lb.
Approx Total Gallons: 285.00
Front Panel: 5/8" Ultra Clear Non Tempered = $272.00
Back Panel: 5/8" Regular Clarity Non Tempered = $96.00
Left Panel: 5/8" Ultra Clear Non Tempered = $85.00
Right Panel: 5/8" Ultra Clear Non Tempered = $85.00
Bottom Panel: 5/8" Regular Clarity Non Tempered = $120.00
Background: Mystic Black = $184.00
Overflow/Siphon Placement: Custom Placement
Hole Drilling: 4 = $100
1.5 inch holes
Lids: No
Stand Height: 36" Steel = $2787
Stand Powder Coated: Yes = $380
I want a tank 7-8 feet by 24-30 wide by 24 inches deep on a metal stand I can cover myself.
The sump and other support stuff will be in a fish room on the same level behind the tank so I don't have to do stuff under the tank anymore.
It will be in a basement with a concrete floor covered in vinyl plank.
My current 75 which I never drilled will probably become the sump.
I have an email in with Tankme USA and have done a configuration on Custom Aquariums.
My biggest grey areas right now are what glass to pick thickness wise and how many holes to have drilled in the tank, where and how big.
This is what I came up with so far but I am just guessing.
I chose 5/8 inch glass and 4x1.5 inch holes. and a 36inch stand
That should allow me to raise the sump off the ground and allow enough height for the drain to work well.
Your Configuration
Shape: Rectangle
Style: Full
Frame: Traditional
Dimensions: 24" x 96" x 30" (HxLxD)
Base Price: $2,404.00
Any wisdom you could impart to me so I don't do something really stupid I will have to deal with forever would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ned
Approx Dry Weight: 447.00 lb.
Approx Full Weight: 2,785.00 lb.
Approx Total Gallons: 285.00
Front Panel: 5/8" Ultra Clear Non Tempered = $272.00
Back Panel: 5/8" Regular Clarity Non Tempered = $96.00
Left Panel: 5/8" Ultra Clear Non Tempered = $85.00
Right Panel: 5/8" Ultra Clear Non Tempered = $85.00
Bottom Panel: 5/8" Regular Clarity Non Tempered = $120.00
Background: Mystic Black = $184.00
Overflow/Siphon Placement: Custom Placement
Hole Drilling: 4 = $100
1.5 inch holes
Lids: No
Stand Height: 36" Steel = $2787
Stand Powder Coated: Yes = $380