Diy tank out of spare/broken tanks

Cinbos · 02-13-2013, 04:33 AM

I plan on building a DIY tank out of 2 10 gallons and a spare sheet of 20"x20" sheet of glass. What is the chances of me making this tank without a top brace? I want to go rimless on this tank. What do you all think?

steven p · 02-13-2013, 06:25 AM

If you're handy with a bottle of sealant, have sturdy enough glass and a level place to set the tank you should be fine. I have a ten that bows a LOT when filled to the trim and other tanks that don't budge even when overflowed.

CrypticLifeStyle · 02-13-2013, 02:44 PM

I've seen 4 55 gallon tanks sealed together in a long row work. Just seal, and brace properly.

02-13-2013, 04:33 AM	#1
Cinbos Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 290	Diy tank out of spare/broken tanks I plan on building a DIY tank out of 2 10 gallons and a spare sheet of 20"x20" sheet of glass. What is the chances of me making this tank without a top brace? I want to go rimless on this tank. What do you all think?

02-13-2013, 06:25 AM	#2
steven p Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: columbus, ne Posts: 1,063	If you're handy with a bottle of sealant, have sturdy enough glass and a level place to set the tank you should be fine. I have a ten that bows a LOT when filled to the trim and other tanks that don't budge even when overflowed. __________________ this is a hot link

02-13-2013, 02:44 PM	#3
CrypticLifeStyle Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston / Leominster Posts: 564	I've seen 4 55 gallon tanks sealed together in a long row work. Just seal, and brace properly. __________________ 1x 180g - 1x 75g - 4x 55g - 1x 29g - 1x 20g - 1x 15g Geo's - Cory's - Loaches - Ram's - Firemouths - Convicts - Endlers - Tetras - Plants - Jack Dempsey's - Shrimp

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