Thoughts on a future tank build 36x36x18

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

That is an option, but I find it easier to skin a wooden stand vs metal. Done both, choose wood for my last 2 builds. Just easier from a DIY stand point

It certainly is challenging to find the right hardware to attach panels to metal but once you know what you need, it's soooooo easy.

I expect the material will be used more often in our hobby in the future.

[Aquattro]

I'll give you this. Using metal does give a ton more access into the underside of the setup. That's a plus.

[SoloSK71]

Originally Posted by xenon

It certainly is challenging to find the right hardware to attach panels to metal but once you know what you need, it's soooooo easy.

I expect the material will be used more often in our hobby in the future.

Do you sell the hardware for these? I remember seeing it in your build/shop thread but don't know where to buy it. I would love to use this for my new tank.

Charles

[xenon]

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

Do you sell the hardware for these? I remember seeing it in your build/shop thread but don't know where to buy it. I would love to use this for my new tank.

Charles

Yes we do.

I don't want to make this thread go off topic so I will send you a PM.

[SoloSK71]

Originally Posted by ashr

You make some good points..
I do have shorter arms as well haha

I would really love to just run 1 ATI 8 bulb.. Maybe the Cube is not the way tog go.. I also love the 48x30x(20-24)

I think a cube tank is the best compromise of all the benefits of tank sizing. You get the same 'depth of field' from any side you look at the tank. Yes, you do need either a large open space or long arms, but there is so many more options for creating your own look, short of going to a giant tank.

Charles

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

Do you sell the hardware for these? I remember seeing it in your build/shop thread but don't know where to buy it. I would love to use this for my new tank.

Charles

Called a drill and sell tapping screws

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

I think a cube tank is the best compromise of all the benefits of tank sizing. You get the same 'depth of field' from any side you look at the tank. Yes, you do need either a large open space or long arms, but there is so many more options for creating your own look, short of going to a giant tank.

Charles

I know I enjoy my new design much better than the big tank. It's still got the room for depth of view, sufficient water volume but at a much more manageable level. It's like a big tank in a little package. Still over 100g, no not small, but not big. Just feels big