Well after a couple of years without the octagonal tank I built, the good lady has convinced me to make another, but BIGGER :bounce:
Here is a picture of the old one i had.
http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z218 ... ure030.jpg
The new one will replace this tank. 46x46x92cm
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218 ... 1260763982
Now for the new tank.
I am thinking of the base being 80cm high, 60cm wide and the tank itself 100cm high. The cabinet top will simply lift off for access.
Yes it's going to be rather big, but it is to be a feature tank too that'll sit nicely in a the corner of the lounge. I will be beefing up the floor boards so it doesn't go through it. :oops: This corner of the room has windows on both sides too so I will need to think carefully of what background I am to have in it to give shade from the sun. Lighting is going to be another issue too, but there are some nice round fluorescent lights on the market. Or maybe I go for halogen. a black light would be nice to have at night too.
Would 10mm glass be sufficient or should I look at something thicker?
Maybe black glass for the back to act as shade from the sun?
Is there any added bracing I need to think about?
Might get a FX5 filter for it too as it will make draining water easier, dunno how im going to add water, I will need a stepladder. Want a spray bar on top and another hose running directly in the tank forcing water down.
This will be a project well after new year so I am open for anny ideas, suggestions and criticisms.
Oh, I forgot to say that I will plant the tank and use water from the old one, let the plants establish themselves then transfer my fish. Thinking coarse white sand.