Moya Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hey guys! So I thought I'd do a thread for pictures as I setup my new 460L and begin the planting. First some specs. 143.5cm long 55cm wide 65cm high The length dimension is a bit of a strange one because It was made to fit an unusually sized stand I and a friend made. The stand itself is steel, with extra 2 by 4 wood bracing, and marine ply on the top, back and sides. This has all been painted black. Its a pretty short stand (53cm high) but should make if a perfect height for viewing from the couch. Over the next few weeks I'm going to sort out the front panel for the stand, which will be a single piece of ply that will be velcroed on to the front for easy access to external filters etc. Hood also needs to be constructed too, once i feel a bit richer. This is going to be a planted tank, so lighting is two 4' GLO t5's I already have, as well as possibly a 3' GLO t5 from another tank and then a t8 for night lighting. The tank is quite deep, so I know im going to struggle to have any real success on growing carpeting plants on the bottom, but im going to give it a whirl and see what happens. For filtration Im throwing a couple of external eheims on it for the moment, a 2224 and a 2213. My discus are going in this one, 7 in total, along with my clown loaches and then some tetras and other filler fish. Possibly male espei rasboras? Or maybe just cardinals. I picked up the tank today from Greg Kingston (thanks Greg!) and with the help of 3 others got it out the back into my room, ready and waiting on its stand for next weekend, when I will start all the real work on setting it up. But anyway! Here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hot :smln: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Isnt it a bit bigger than 460 L ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 :nfs: and the tank too :thup: !drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hot :smln: you are talking about the tank ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 tanks going to look wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichthus Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Cool tank - stocking it should give you a few hours of entertainment! Looking forward to future pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Isnt it a bit bigger than 460 L ? +1 its bigger, to my calculations its 513 litres Looks Very Flash!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 i bet the discus enjoy that tank shape, nice work. it would make a sick tang tank but i would say that :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matto Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 i bet the discus enjoy that tank shape, nice work. it would make a sick tang tank but i would say that :lol: +1 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I would LOVE to set up a tank like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 You'll love the low stand, makes working on it so much easier and is much better for viewing sitting down. The stand on my 1400L is only 45cm high and its perfect IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moya Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys! I'm super excited to be stocking it. For the planting mostly to tell you the truth! As to the liters, 460L was worked out taking into consideration the 12mm glass thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys! I'm super excited to be stocking it. For the planting mostly to tell you the truth! As to the liters, 460L was worked out taking into consideration the 12mm glass thickness. so the thickness of the glass can take about 50L off??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 so the thickness of the glass can take about 50L off??? 143.5-2.4=141.1 etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 :nfs: and the tank too :thup: !drool: :roey: you are talking about the tank ? 8) :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 eh, ahem. ah nice tank too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 eh, ahem. ah nice tank too. how old are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moya Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 so the thickness of the glass can take about 50L off??? I know right. Ridiculous. But yeah, about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moya Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks for your appreciation Fruju! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 :roey: 8) :slfg: lol nice tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 nice tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32GOTMLK Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 cant wait to see clowns in there :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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