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I have decided that having 4 little tanks scattered around the house is getting old; so I'm going to consolidate. Here's the math:
20L+6.5g+10g+5g=65g (good math huh!)
one big tank (as big as i can fit) to replace all the little ones!
I've settled on a 65g 48"x18"x16" rimless tank from glasscages.com. It's only going to cost me $209 including shipping (+tax). I've heard they can be a little sloppy with the silicone at times but I know how to work a razor blade and it's the cheapest rimless tank I've been able to track down.
The stand is going to be custom built and I'm just paying for supplies (although this could mean it takes a while to be completed :icon_bigg). my designer/constructor is leaning towards a steel frame enclosed with wood- haven't hashed out the design entirely though.
after lots of oscillating I think I've decided to go with the current sundial. It's a 4x54watt T5 HO fixture with built in moonlights, fans and timers. I feel like going all out as I've always done "tanks on a budget". my intention is to run 2x54 8-9 hrs. and the second bank of 2x54 as a midday burst maybe 2-3 hrs. The moonlights are apparently equipped with a light sensor as they only come on when it's dark (unless you turn them off)- how cool! Also the whole fixture has only one power cord! I might be able to run this tank on one power strip!
Co2- I will finally be taking the pressurized plunge! I'm leaning towards a 10lb. tank with the Milwaukee regulator. I have a good sized spiral glass diffuser I plan on using. i like using a power-head to mist my co2 so i think I'll continue doing that in this tank.
filtration is still a conundrum see thread on eheim filters I think I'm leaning toward 1 2217 at this point but. . .whatever I'll cross that bridge when i get to it. I also intend to replace the tubing with clear stuff and use lily pipes.
now for some inspiration tanks:
AGA 2007 large category 1st place and best in show
AGA 2007 extra large category honorable mention
International aquatic plant layout contest 17th place
ada layout contest 2007 entry
So i totally realize how ambitious my aquascape dreams are- I'd love suggestions on good driftwood sources.
cheers-K
20L+6.5g+10g+5g=65g (good math huh!)
one big tank (as big as i can fit) to replace all the little ones!
I've settled on a 65g 48"x18"x16" rimless tank from glasscages.com. It's only going to cost me $209 including shipping (+tax). I've heard they can be a little sloppy with the silicone at times but I know how to work a razor blade and it's the cheapest rimless tank I've been able to track down.
The stand is going to be custom built and I'm just paying for supplies (although this could mean it takes a while to be completed :icon_bigg). my designer/constructor is leaning towards a steel frame enclosed with wood- haven't hashed out the design entirely though.
after lots of oscillating I think I've decided to go with the current sundial. It's a 4x54watt T5 HO fixture with built in moonlights, fans and timers. I feel like going all out as I've always done "tanks on a budget". my intention is to run 2x54 8-9 hrs. and the second bank of 2x54 as a midday burst maybe 2-3 hrs. The moonlights are apparently equipped with a light sensor as they only come on when it's dark (unless you turn them off)- how cool! Also the whole fixture has only one power cord! I might be able to run this tank on one power strip!
Co2- I will finally be taking the pressurized plunge! I'm leaning towards a 10lb. tank with the Milwaukee regulator. I have a good sized spiral glass diffuser I plan on using. i like using a power-head to mist my co2 so i think I'll continue doing that in this tank.
filtration is still a conundrum see thread on eheim filters I think I'm leaning toward 1 2217 at this point but. . .whatever I'll cross that bridge when i get to it. I also intend to replace the tubing with clear stuff and use lily pipes.
now for some inspiration tanks:
AGA 2007 large category 1st place and best in show
AGA 2007 extra large category honorable mention
International aquatic plant layout contest 17th place
ada layout contest 2007 entry
So i totally realize how ambitious my aquascape dreams are- I'd love suggestions on good driftwood sources.
cheers-K