henward Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 this is just a Goal right now, nothing immediate but wanna discuss anyhow. dimensins: 420cm length x 100cm width x 70 Height according to some aquarium tools, it needs 13 mm glass, safety factor of 2.5 is that safe? i would assume it would be 15 mm, dont think they come in 13mm standard. anyways, my idea was... making this 14 foot tank, divided by glass in the middle, completely in the middle. It would be one system, to maximise efficiency of heating and pump power use. and filtration. option 1: Illusion of one tank... the 2 sides will have one type of arowana each showcasing them with out fighting issues, giving the illusion of 1 tank but actually 2 tanks in essense. Also, at the bototm, would be holes in semi circles cut out, enough to let fish like plecos, clown loaches, eels through. Larger fish and larger plecos will be confined to one area. but not letting arowana through. option 2: 2 distinct tanks look but same system Divider does not let any fish pass through, so each side can have different stocking themes and decor. just a thought on the pros and cons of this set up, really an open forum to just throw ideas around. tank can be built with plywood too as i only want the front for viewing. its the concept of dividing i am throwing around, also the glass safety factor etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 IMO and based on the FNZAS glass thickness safety calculator, 15mm would be right plus bracing. Your red + a gold in the "Same tank" look would look sweet, planted so there's some contrast :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 you may need to tint the divider to stop them damaging their snouts trying to get at each other or just put driftwood or plants to cut down line of sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Interresting ideas.. I found when dividing tanks where keeping fish of different sizes it's always difficult to decide the right opening size in the divider.. As the fish grow there will always be some that are around the size of the hole (or a little bit too big) and they will certainly try to go through which could lead to injury or death. And especially plecos could get stuck with their hard protruding bits. So unless you have a clear distinction between big and small fish I would not do a divider where smaller fish could swim through. Whatever the option sounds like an awesome setup though :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 interesting, yeah, i never really had dividers before. i was thinking no holes on the divider except a few at the bottom with very smoothed out edges of course. the return pump of sump would redistribute water evenly easily enough. 2 overflows, large high capacity overflows. If the glass doesnt hvae holes on the higher parts, would the fish still damage its snout still? theyw ould challenge each other but i think it should stop after a while? i guess alternative is, just divide it completely but still sharing the same system, maybe black glass and have 2 distinct set ups in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 how about divided by a stack of driftwood, big and small chunks, so everything can pass through but the aros cant? viable if done right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 how about divided by a stack of driftwood, big and small chunks, so everything can pass through but the aros cant? viable if done right? Put a beaver in and tell him to build his dam in the middle! :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Henward, you're in luck! I just happen to have a freshwater beaver for sale (very rare in NZ) - PM me if interested. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 PM'd :dunno: just in case ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 PM'd :dunno: just in case ..... Always good to have one laying around in case of a leak. Then you can have the beaver damit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 beaver ... lol.... One thing to consider, you'd probably have to build a glass tank of that size on site and it would be very difficult/expensive to move if you ever needed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 yeah, it aint something i would build while renting dont think lol..... note i say DONT THINK. cos i may suddenly find the not so impulsive urge, is there such a thing as a well planned impulse buy?.......... :sml1: King's VIP Crossback is looking spectacular!!! mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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