Brianemone Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 ok 1) first of all does any one have suggestions for the dimensions?? i was thinking 70(long)x50(high)x 50(front to back) kind of cubish yet deep enough in high and back to front to do some nice things in 2)with all your experiance what shape tank is easiest to aquascape and get good flow and lighting for??? i will be using the 150 mh i have and can add pc/t5 to suppliment if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifty Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 my brother has just put in a new tank, his old one was less than a year old. It is approx 800*800*650 or something like that. pm me if you want the exact specs and a price etc. Tank comes with base lid and tank, no sump though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifty Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 just talked to my brother his tank is 760*600wide*620high base is 1m high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 what is the base?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifty Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 base is mdf(i think)has 2 doors its black made by a guy who makes tanks for a living. I can send you a photo if you want just give me your email details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Do yrself a favour & use marine ply as you KNOW you are gonna get it wet at some stage, check mine out on monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hi Brian Try out ToughTanks for a tank, they are really quite cheap. Heres a Quote I got: 1200x400x500mm High The price for an aquarium of these dimensions is $128-, including an inset lid, polystyrene and GST. A pine cabinet and Hood for this size aquarium is $746-. Or, a metal powder coated stand (no hood) is $238-. Alternatively, MDF cabinets (including a Hood) are available in 3 styles: Pedestal $570- Cupboards $683- Deluxe (has cupboards and shelves at either sides of these) $668- All prices include GST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 i really think ill start from scratch, thanks for the offer though drifty my managers husband is going to make it for me (he works for pilkingtons??) i want the veiwing glass sides to be made from diamant glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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