Thr33Swords Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hey guys, I am a 27 year old Graphics Designer from Auckland, I play drums in a band, play lots of video games, and I also dabble in motorsport. I am still relatively new to the hobby of fish keeping, but I am genuinely loving it. I have always wanted to get into the hobby, and a few months ago I decided to have a go. I bought a 57 litre tank off TradeMe and some accessories and started off with a few red Phantom Tetras. I did a huge amount of research (I am a bit of a research geek, whenever I attempt something new, I spend weeks doing research). Few months later, and a couple of neon tetras, a platy and a blue dwarf gourami later, I decided I want a bigger tank. Big tanks are rather expensive though, so I decided to have a go at building my own glass tank. I used an online glass thickness calculator and planned to build a 144 litre tank. I found some glass on TradeMe for $1.50 and the silicone at Hollywood Fish Farm for $11.50. So yeah, two months have passed now, and the tank is working perfectly, added some more filtration, and a Siamese Algea Eater too. I'll post some photos of my tank soon enough Anyway, it's nice to meet you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 welcome on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 good effort on making the tank bro. what's your band called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Welcome :thup: I did a huge amount of research (I am a bit of a research geek, whenever I attempt something new, I spend weeks doing research). It is good you do that as 'not researching' is the biggest, most common mistake made in the hobby of fish keeping. Hope you have a fun time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trinox Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Welcome ! Nice work on building your own tank, i am still to scared to even attempt repairing a leak ehehe, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 hi & welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 & Welcome! Well done on making your own tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 welcome newbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Welcome to the fishroom! Looking forward to pics 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiefishcpl Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Welcome You've come to the right place. The advice given from everyone is great :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thr33Swords Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wow, what a warm welcome thanks guys. Building the tank was actually much easier than I expected. I plan on building a 400 litre tank next with the intention of getting some Discus later on. good effort on making the tank bro. what's your band called? We're called Escape, we're actually playing a gig 9pm at Thirsty Dog on K'Rd tonight haha Anyway, might as well show some photos now This is the tank during the build: Water Testing: And the final tank: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 That looks cool, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFishing Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Very well done indeed. And a nice bit of wood too. :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Very professional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 It's a shame the light is mostly on the wood, not the plants. Considered getting a full length light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Love the tank...awesome job :happy2: Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thr33Swords Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 It's a shame the light is mostly on the wood, not the plants. Considered getting a full length light? Yeah I definitely am... I used that light on my 57 litre, which was a lot shorter haha. A full length light is definitely on the cards. Thanks for the kind words guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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