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Post by Amanda on Sept 29, 2005 9:29:33 GMT 7
here are some pics of my custom built tanks and their dimentions (ps your the first to see pics of my tanks!) this is my pride and joy. It's 80cm high x 70cm long x 70cm deep. It is made from 10mm glass and holds 400L the table is custom made too with a 1 1/2 inch top and 4x4 pine legs. the table can withstand the weight of a family car and the whole setup weighs over half a tonne. this one has Shane standing next to it he is 6'3" tall  this was taken today  (can you believe i cleaned up last week?) this is my 2 1/2 ft long x 2ft wide x 1 1/2 ft high tank that I have had for 7 years. It was originally built for another person but when they saw it they didn't like it!  need a cleaning fish in that one! |
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Post by kim on Sept 29, 2005 14:33:41 GMT 7
Nice tanks!! I wanna get one of those old old tellies & gut it & put a tank inside  |
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Post by Amanda on Sept 29, 2005 14:40:56 GMT 7
Thanks Kim, an old telly would look great! especially cause the back of it would be wooden and you can hide the tubes behind it! I can see it all now........
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Post by kim on Sept 29, 2005 14:44:31 GMT 7
yeah I'm just waiting for someone to throw out an old telly. There are a few I have my eye on LOL
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Post by Peter on Sept 29, 2005 16:10:03 GMT 7
they are great! who builds them?
ill post mine on later!
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Post by Amanda on Sept 29, 2005 16:16:30 GMT 7
Both were built thru a glazier contracted by pet stores. I thought it would be cheaper to go thru a glazier but oh boy was I wrong! That 400L cost me $480 thru a pet store. It was the cheapest quote and the only people who would do what I wanted. Other pet stores and glaziers said it was too big and needed to be shorter etc and my highest quote was $760! So if you ever want a tank made DO shop around and stick to your guns as to how you want it made.
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Post by iluvdogs on Oct 9, 2005 5:11:10 GMT 7
I'm getting sum fish. can u give me sum advice? I've never had pet fish b4. the tank that u need a cleaning fish in, I might be getting a tank like that. So can any of u give me advice? by the way, my names Celine Thanks if u can help, Celine  |
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Post by Amanda on Oct 9, 2005 18:45:24 GMT 7
Hi Celine,
That tank is very big! I need help to move it. That tank has a gravel filter ( a tray on the bottom with the tubes coming up for airation) It has approx 40Kg of coarse river sand as the substrate on the bottom. It has a canister filter which does 1500L per hour (one of the biggest most pet stores carry without ordering it in speacially) and a 150 watt heater (optional in most areas depending on fish). It has 4 air connections, 2 stones and 2 for the tubes.
Depending on what fish you'll get will determine a lot of things, ie water hardness, pH etc. With the goldish I add chlorine neutraliser to the water before adding to the tank. I add goldfish tonic before adding it too because we filter our water (we have really bad water).
Before getting any fish I'd set up your tank with treated water and leave it to sit for a couple of days or a week with the filters running etc just to let the water age. I'd check the pH and ammonia before thinking of purchasing fish to make sure it is all OK for them. Some tanks like marine tanks you have to set up for a couple of months before getting fish.
I'd be able to help more If I knew what you'd like to get etc.
If you have any other particular questions feel free to ask too! I've had tanks since I was 11 and I'm 25 now!
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