Hi Steve,
I've missed that one thread....(and probably one or two post in the other monsters threads
)
But all I can say is that since you started, in my crazy mind is turning the idea of making one big frameless tank....
So all this is of great help for me, thanks !
I have determined the ideal dimensions of tank.
Ideally that would be 140/55/65 cms (roughly 55/22/26 in) ie 500 liters (132 gal)
It is big I know but my aim is to have a frameless tank, planted, open top and to host some Pterophyllum Altums in it
Hence the big dimensions....
I am in the process of calculating glass thickness but cannot find documentation specifically for frameless tanks....
Where did you get that from ?
For the glass I think that crystal clear glass will not be available here unfortunately....
I'll keep that for the tank I'll build when back home
For the silicone, your research are of great help, and again I am afraid I will not be able to find that professional grade here, so I will have to get it shipped either from Europe or the US.
Where did you get yours ?
Do you know if they will ship overseas ?
For construction, there are here a lot of little tank makers that are very cheap (man hours are not the same rate here compared to Europe or US
).
So my plan is to order the tank to one of them I know (he already made one small 140 l framelless tank for me) and providing him the right silicone, as well as assisting him during the assembly to make sure we will follow all of your advices...
What is still not decided:
- Black or clear silicone ?
- Canister filter or sump ? (although I already own a 2026 but need a second one for such a volume)
- Drilled bottom or not ? (although I must admit your idea of not seeing the equipment is really tempting me)
- Negociation with Home Prime Minister still underway
Any input/advice from your Highness will be very much appreciated
!!!
Sorry for being so long, you know what I mean....
Sietch