[apaniagua]

Hey guys,

I've been reading about low-tech tanks and the Walstad method. I am interested in having two tanks, one for a betta and the other for guppies and a few other fish. Convinced the wife to give me part of the living room for two tanks I am gonna have a friend fabricate for me. One is a 60P low-iron glass tank (basically 60x30x36) and the other is a 45P a bit modified (45x30x36). Same height and depth but different widths. I will also have to get the stand made for me.

So I wanted your input on everything! Here's the idea visually:

The top part of the stand should be flushed...but I could easily put a wood top with some waterproof coat?

Light-wise I was thinking about buying 1 big one since they will share height. NICREW ClassicLed Plus (Not sure if I should buy 36-48 or 48-54inc. The total length of the setup should be 43-44inch).

What do you guys think?

 

[MissCris]

I'd go for separate lighting just so you can more easily control individual systems, both photoperiod and intensity, and if one tank needs serious servicing, it'll be easier to remove a shorter light over just one tank.

 

[apaniagua]

I'd go for separate lighting just so you can more easily control individual systems, both photoperiod and intensity, and if one tank needs serious servicing, it'll be easier to remove a shorter light over just one tank.

I like that. I just thought it would be "prettier" and cost-effective but like you mention, I can change photoperiod AND if i need to move one tank I will still have a light on the other. TY!

 

[apaniagua]

Ok so I am able to obtain Dophin curved tanks which are cheaper than a custom made.

Measurements are:

GT-3005 R (45 X 30 X 32CM) (5MM) 43L/11G

GT-3006 (50 X 34 X 34CM) (5MM) 57L/15G

Something like the picture attached.

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[*Ci*]

Go for it! I have an older Fluval Osaka with curved corners and love it - a very finished look. I think your overall project is going to look fabulous: )

 

[apaniagua]

Now that I think about it... wouldn't 2x 15G be better looking? The betta would be delighted to have all that space...and the other tank would have a small school of guppies with maybe 1 cory or 1 pleco.