Pegasus Posted April 11, 2002 Report Share Posted April 11, 2002 This has got to be one of the biggest home maders in NZ. Are there any bigger ones out there, or even big ones, any size? We haven't heard about them if there are, and I'm sure we would all like to hear about your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted April 11, 2002 Report Share Posted April 11, 2002 Our largest Aquarium is keyhole shaped, between 3000 and 3500ltrs, total length of 3700mm, widest point being 1700mm with a depth of 800mm. It is unsupported (other than silicone). Constructed from 15mm glass. And when built cost about $13,000. Filtration runs at 9,000ltrs P/hour (0.5Kw), primarily a biological wet/dry filter, just a bit of filter wool (0.5 m2) for water polishing and about 1/4m2 of biological media. The tank is currently shut down, with inhabitants in a 2000ltr holding tank (using the filter sysyem). We are planning on selling the tank, as we currently have no space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted April 11, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2002 Hi Fee, Sounds like another beauty you have there. Pity about the lack of space, perhaps you might get a buyer here in the T/E section. Got any pics of the 2000ltr we can access via a link, and perhaps a view of the keyhole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 Have Finished Cutting all the steel. The frame is now welded about 90%. Next I need to drill the pressure releif holes for when the frame is hot-dip galvanised. Will post some photo's soon, - will have to pinch the camera from work. I have decided to make this an article. You will be able to find it in the Article Section on the FNZAS Homepage. Keep eyes open for it. Will add another post to this thread once it is started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 We will have our digital camera with us at conference. I hope to be able to see your tanks sometime over the weekend Warren. We will have to get away fast on Monday morning though as we are heading to Mt Maunganui from Napier. We will be happy to take photos if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Virgil Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 Though not in New Zealand, a buddy of mine built a 12' X 4' X 3' plywood tank. Thats converts to 3660mm X 1220mm X 915mm. 1077 Gallons or almost 5000 litres. Thats a lot of water. The sides, bottom, and back are made of 2 thicknesses of 19mm plywood. I believe the front glass is 19mm thick. Though the pics dont do the tank justice, here is a link to some pics of it. The webpage states that the tank is 12 X 4 X 4, but Im pretty sure it is only 3' tall. I will confirm that this evening. http://www.nwstar.com/~sas/dana.htm Cheers, Virgil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 What sort of filtration does he use? That Siamese Tiger he has is a beauty! It looks like it is about 2'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Virgil Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 He filters it with a home made wet dry filter. It is also on an automated daily water change system. It works well. Any time Ive been over there the water has been amazingly clear for all the large fish he keeps. I like the Gold Arrowana. It is the king of the tank. Virg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Interesting background colour in Dana's tank. I am still trying to decide what colour to paint the inside of mine. I am thinking black to enhance the contrast to the plants but have heard it can make the fish less happy and colourful. I don't really like light blue because it seems to dominate the tank so much. With the quantity of plants however it is unlikely you'll see much of the blue. I am thinking , if the tank is very heavily planted (so you can't see much of the background colour) it may not matter so much if it is black. I want to get it right first time. Stripping down a tank this big to repaint is something I don't want to do. Comments on the colour I should use please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 I vote for black Warren. It looks very effective and gives good contrast. As you say, once the plants have grown you won't see much of it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted May 10, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hi Warren, Don't know how much of an artist you are, or if you have the right paints but why not do a three dimensional background of say a rock outcrop with a darkened cave or something similar, or are you referring to the colour you will mix in your final interior coating? Seems there are many others with BIG tanks on their minds. Click on this link. http://www.desertaquaria.com/yabb/cgi-b ... 1014355950 Regards Pegasus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Virgil Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 I have another friend with a 230 gallon plywood tank. He chose black for a background. Black would be my choice. Here is a link to a webcam of his tank. http://www.treppel.com/fish.htm Virgil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 Thanks everyone. Looks like black it is. I was pretty much set on it anyway but it's always nice to have it confirmed by others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 Well... Its taken a long time, but the big tank is nearly done. Have just spent most of the weekend fibreglassing it. Later today I can sand the fibreglass ready for the Gelcoat tomorrow. Then a few days to fully cure. This coming Friday night the front glass sheet will be fitted, which gives the silicone 1 week to fully cure before it is used over Labour Weekend for the fish show (assuming no leaks or glass breakage). Will take some photos next weekend so everyone can have a sneak-preview of the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted October 19, 2002 Report Share Posted October 19, 2002 Well, at last it's done. In 3-4 days time the silicone will be 100% cured and then the fill test. All going well it will be on display at the fish show next weekend. Have asked Cees to add some photos to this pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 19, 2002 Report Share Posted October 19, 2002 Camera batteries are all charged up Warren. See you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cees Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 http://www.fnzas.org.nz/warren.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Are you sure it's going to be big enough? :lol: Someone should have stood beside it to help show the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Holllllllllllly Crap I hope you hou have some extreme foor support. Dang now im gona have that dirty picture in my head all through my studying. Real Nice, Real Jealous. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Carylnz if you look closely you will see the reflection of the photographer in the tank. It is a big tank. As big as my house. I am looking forward to seeing the photos of it fitted and going. Niiiiiiiiiiice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 According to Warrens early posts regarding the tank it is 3000mm*1200mm*1000mm. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Thanks for the comments. Haven't filled it up yet. Will fill it for the first time on Wednesday night. If you don't see a post from me then, its because I'll be sulking (and wet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Three words " I WANT ONE !! " Damm,, got to build me one of those :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 I know how big it is but can't visualise the concept. I will see it at the weekend, all going well. How is it being moved Warren? Along with good floor support I hope everyone has good back support too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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