New tank design

karazy · #1 05-19-2009, 11:06 PM

here's a new tank design i just got built with a mini fuge in the external overflow box.
tell me what you think!
btw the tank is 30x12x16(LxWxH)

(the diagram is a bit rough)

Pazil · #2 05-19-2009, 11:25 PM

I think it is a cool design... but if I were going with that much depth I would want it in the DT.

karazy · #3 05-19-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pazil

I think it is a cool design... but if I were going with that much depth I would want it in the DT.

DT? (and ill add the dimensions to the first post, it really isnt that deep )

Rbacchiega · #4 05-19-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by karazy

DT? (and ill add the dimensions to the first post, it really isnt that deep )

display tank. What's the dimensions of the overflow/fuge?

karazy · #5 05-19-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

display tank. What's the dimensions of the overflow/fuge?

umm..i dont have it right in front of me, but i can definitely get back to you on that!

karazy · #6 05-20-2009, 04:26 AM

does anyone see a concern with the weight of the mini fuge on the back?
i'm pretty sure it can hold max 5 gallons, but don't quote me on it

Myka · #7 05-20-2009, 04:56 AM

Personally, if I were you I would just make a sump. You're going through all the trouble of an external overflow anyway. Will save you all that space behind the tank. I think the tank will look funny projecting out that much from the wall. Plus I think it will look messy being able to see the fuge and overflow through the tank. Also, not sure what you're planning for lighting, but I would make it either 24" or 36" long so you could use T5s.

Just my thoughts, but whatever works for you, right?

Blom · #8 05-20-2009, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Personally, if I were you I would just make a sump. You're going through all the trouble of an external overflow anyway. Will save you all that space behind the tank. I think the tank will look funny projecting out that much from the wall. Plus I think it will look messy being able to see the fuge and overflow through the tank. Also, not sure what you're planning for lighting, but I would make it either 24" or 36" long so you could use T5s.

Just my thoughts, but whatever works for you, right?

+1, All I want to see in my display is whats in the tank.

Snaz · #9 05-20-2009, 05:14 AM

Yah TOO heavy. If 5 gallons is correct I think in water alone that is 42 lbs..

5 gallons = 19 litres
19 litres water = 19 kg water
19kg = 42 lbs

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Originally Posted by karazy

does anyone see a concern with the weight of the mini fuge on the back?
i'm pretty sure it can hold max 5 gallons, but don't quote me on it

BlueAbyss · #10 05-20-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Snaz

Yah TOO heavy. If 5 gallons is correct I think in water alone that is 42 lbs..

5 gallons = 19 litres
19 litres water = 19 kg water
19kg = 42 lbs

+1, though I'm not sure how strong silicone is...

Have you considered just making the tank the full dimensions (like, including the display, fuge, overflow, etc) and sectioning it off into those sections? It would be more structurally sound, I think, though your stand would have to be made to accommodate this larger tank.