phoenix44 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 :oops: shucks :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Woke up at 7am this morning! So decided to take some pics of the tank, it's clear now. But I couldn't be bothered taking out the net breeder, plus the fry don't need anymore stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Looking good Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks, but the ripped up grass and the whole right side make it feel untidy :-? At least the Rams have stopped fighting, they actually follow ea other around now! :bounce: I guess I broke up their territories or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 How about trying to get different height levels on that right hand side? instead of all being tall coming from the right, maybe have it coming from shorter to taller toward the very back corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I was thinking of having it low at the front and tall at the back the whole way around the tank but there's not much room on the left. I guess I'll have to wait for it to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I think this tank is made out of 6mm glass. Would it be safe to remove the two 10cm braces at each end to make a rimless tank? Should I ask the maker? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 What are the dimensions? Mine was supposed to be rimless but he forgot... or maybe he thought i was being stoopid? who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 60cm x 30cm x 30cm. I really want to go rimless and might even sell this tank to get one the idea of no lid and a suspended lighting pendant is just awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 60cm x 30cm x 30cm. I really want to go rimless and might even sell this tank to get one the idea of no lid and a suspended lighting pendant is just awesome! Just don't get any jumpy fish! Or make sure you have lots of floating plants if you do! I think rimless, open top tanks with plants growing out of them look AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 But structurally it'll be fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 But structurally it'll be fine? I can't comment on that because I don't know what technical variations would make a difference - like how much silicone they have used, or the height of the tank, etc. But I have definitely seen photos of open top tanks that are big and wide and beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeah, those are some nice tanks. But I think they are made to be open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 But structurally it'll be fine? I have 3 or 4 of them that size with no bracing. I have open topped planted tanks with hanging fluoros. They are fine at that height. Tanks any longer would need bracing in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have a couple with no bracing, most of the time on a 2fter it's only there to sit the lids on so they do not slip into the tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 But has anyone cut off the end bracing? Ooo! Too many ideas, don't want to muck up the tank or anything though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 And just in case I do this, what's the best way to make, hang and buy the stuff for the lighting. I've already got the tubes, holders and ballast, but I'd like to make a decent hood. What do I need to hang it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Here's one Rozski had made, very tidy and sort of ADA styled. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=31547 Be a man, Sam, hack the bracing off! Just be careful you don't slice your paws when using the razor blade to do so... Here is one of my favourite George Farmer tanks - he removed the centre bracing from the tank to get a clean open look: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/p ... blogid=145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Men don't have paws Zev! IDK about "hacking" it off, might have to go nice and carefully with a razor blade. And if it breaks, who's going to lose out? Me! Which fish don't and won't jump? Rams are fine, right? BTW, that 1st tank looks super sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Okay, I HAD to SketchUp it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 if you get t5 HO's - they come with metal suspension things. or MH's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I can't find any T5 fittings let alone the bulbs! And MH is out of the question for this tank. The 4 T8's I have on it ATM are doing fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 trademe has the normal t5's shops will have the t5 HO's. muchly expensive though, considering the tubes have to be purchased separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I presume you have permission to drill holes in the ceiling to suspend the fitting, and that there is some sort of sufficient support to screw it into directly above the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I don't need permission, it's in my room! :lol: Maybe I should ask, but I still have my doubts about going rimless, I really need to find Goldfishman's Email.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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