55 Gal vert build!

FIT BMX · 11-19-2011, 12:07 AM

Here we go!
This will be a 55 gallon vertical tank. So far I have just started on the tree that will go in the corner.

**crazydaz** · 11-19-2011, 12:41 AM

Could you show a full tank shot by chance? Are you making the entire tank yourself, or are you using an existing tank and covering the traditional open top? What are your plans after it is complete?

FIT BMX · 11-19-2011, 03:11 AM

It is a open top 55gal I will have to build a side panel for, it is in storage right now I will take some photos when I get it out soon. I am thanking of dart frogs, but not that's not set in stone.

I just finished the spray foam, I got one more side to go.

FIT BMX · 11-19-2011, 09:07 PM

I am completely finished with the foam, so tonight I will carve it.

**duff** · 11-19-2011, 09:19 PM

Oooo... very cool, looking forward to the next update! Have fun carving it

whimsical54 · 11-19-2011, 09:19 PM

Cool idea can't wait to see more pics!

FIT BMX · 11-20-2011, 02:15 AM

Carving it is a lot of fun!!

I will see in the morning how much it shrinks.

FIT BMX · 11-20-2011, 02:28 AM

Anyone thank I should change anything on the tree, speak now or forever hold your peace.

**duff** · 11-20-2011, 02:38 AM

How much of it (if any) will be under/near water? It does look good at this point but I am trying to see your final vision in my mind

FIT BMX · 11-20-2011, 03:39 PM

There will not be any standing water in this tank, but they can be fully submerged. These are some of the best out there.

Soup12 · 03-29-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FIT BMX

There will not be any standing water in this tank, but they can be fully submerged. These are some of the best out there.

that in a 75g?

FIT BMX · 04-19-2013, 02:11 AM

Sorry, I have been working so much, I haven't had time to work on it.

I did get some work on the AC/heating done. For duct work I am using vinyl board, that is used for fence. It was just the right size for my heater core, which I got new on Ebay for $2.00+$6.00 for shipping, you can't beat that!

I will have a cooler under the viv stand, which I will fill with hot or cold water (depending on the time of year). Then more water will be run through a coil of tubing, that will sit in the hot/cold water, this water will then run through the heat exchange. Some fans will push air through the exchange and into the viv.
This should give the frogs a perfect temp all the time!

Soup12 · 04-19-2013, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soup12

that in a 75g?

where could i buy that log?

FIT BMX · 11-21-2011, 02:42 AM

I did some more carving today, I thank it looks better.

tzen · 11-21-2011, 01:54 PM

I think I recognize those pictures above. Was that HX that made those? I think he used rope/ twine covered in his tile grout/ epoxy resin to make some of those roots. It can make a nice effect.

11-19-2011, 12:07 AM	#1
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	55 Gal vert build! Here we go! This will be a 55 gallon vertical tank. So far I have just started on the tree that will go in the corner.

11-19-2011, 09:19 PM	#5
duff Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (29/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 594	Oooo... very cool, looking forward to the next update! Have fun carving it __________________ 2nd Riparium Riparium

11-20-2011, 02:38 AM	#9
duff Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (29/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 594	How much of it (if any) will be under/near water? It does look good at this point but I am trying to see your final vision in my mind __________________ 2nd Riparium Riparium

11-21-2011, 01:54 PM	#15
tzen Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 136	I think I recognize those pictures above. Was that HX that made those? I think he used rope/ twine covered in his tile grout/ epoxy resin to make some of those roots. It can make a nice effect. __________________ 75g vert planted paludarium

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11-19-2011, 12:41 AM	#2
crazydaz Friggin. Conformist. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,239	Could you show a full tank shot by chance? Are you making the entire tank yourself, or are you using an existing tank and covering the traditional open top? What are your plans after it is complete?

11-19-2011, 03:11 AM	#3
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	It is a open top 55gal I will have to build a side panel for, it is in storage right now I will take some photos when I get it out soon. I am thanking of dart frogs, but not that's not set in stone. I just finished the spray foam, I got one more side to go.

11-19-2011, 09:07 PM	#4
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	I am completely finished with the foam, so tonight I will carve it.

11-19-2011, 09:19 PM	#6
whimsical54 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: pa Posts: 54	Cool idea can't wait to see more pics!

11-20-2011, 02:15 AM	#7
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	Carving it is a lot of fun!! I will see in the morning how much it shrinks.

11-20-2011, 02:28 AM	#8
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	Anyone thank I should change anything on the tree, speak now or forever hold your peace.

11-20-2011, 03:39 PM	#10
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	There will not be any standing water in this tank, but they can be fully submerged. These are some of the best out there.

04-19-2013, 02:11 AM	#12
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	Sorry, I have been working so much, I haven't had time to work on it. I did get some work on the AC/heating done. For duct work I am using vinyl board, that is used for fence. It was just the right size for my heater core, which I got new on Ebay for $2.00+$6.00 for shipping, you can't beat that! I will have a cooler under the viv stand, which I will fill with hot or cold water (depending on the time of year). Then more water will be run through a coil of tubing, that will sit in the hot/cold water, this water will then run through the heat exchange. Some fans will push air through the exchange and into the viv. This should give the frogs a perfect temp all the time!

11-21-2011, 02:42 AM	#14
FIT BMX Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 265	I did some more carving today, I thank it looks better.