Large (dream?!?)tank brainstorming thread, input appreciated!

[nerdz]

Originally Posted by smokinreefer

I remember seeing your tank a few years back, i was very impressed with your whole set up.

can you explain how the tank being acrylic has made maintenance easier?

Ya, it'll be interesting to learn why?

I suspect it is because the cross brace is strong enough to climb on?

[hondas3000]

Originally Posted by nerdz

Ya, it'll be interesting to learn why?

I suspect it is because the cross brace is strong enough to climb on?

lol you are correct, that is what I do with my tank as it is 30" deep and I have no problem reaching the front but the far back I have to climb on the acrylic top. I don't think you can do that with glass tank.

[Aquattro]

Even when I dream about the dream tank, it's still only 24" tall. I've had to fight for too many years reaching in to grab stuff I can't really reach.

[untamed]

Originally Posted by nerdz

Ya, it'll be interesting to learn why?

I suspect it is because the cross brace is strong enough to climb on?

Yup, I crawl around on top of the tank... And crawl around underneath the tank. The tank also has a catwalk all the way around it. (The front catwalk is disguised as a bar)

Water changes are done using a pump. There are a lot of union valves throughout that enable pump maintenance. Just think maintenance on EVERYTHING that you plan.

[hondas3000]

Originally Posted by untamed

Yup, I crawl around on top of the tank... And crawl around underneath the tank. The tank also has a catwalk all the way around it. (The front catwalk is disguised as a bar)

Water changes are done using a pump. There are a lot of union valves throughout that enable pump maintenance. Just think maintenance on EVERYTHING that you plan.

have you get inside your tank as well? I did mine because I can't reach. But yeah planning is everything with dream tank as there is no room for error and if there is, its really hard to fix that's why it could be nightmare for others.

[untamed]

Ha... No, I've never been inside the tank...on purpose.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by untamed

Ha... No, I've never been inside the tank...on purpose.

lol

[smokinreefer]

so finally decided on placement...
its going to go in between the front family room and the formal dining...
peninsula...

this is the look I'm after...


*this pic is not mine, found it on the net...

but interesting enough, the formal dining is a couple steps up from the family room, so set up will be similar.

on the lower side; family room side, I hope to add some bench seating. The stand & cabinetry will probably match whatever we decide on for the kitchen.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by untamed

Yup, I crawl around on top of the tank... And crawl around underneath the tank. The tank also has a catwalk all the way around it. (The front catwalk is disguised as a bar)

Water changes are done using a pump. There are a lot of union valves throughout that enable pump maintenance. Just think maintenance on EVERYTHING that you plan.

when you talk about it, it sounds fun.

in practice, that probably wouldn't last long...

[sumpfinfishe]

Hey Shao did you win the lotto

Chin had or still has a similar setup like your plans above, maybe drop him a pm and see if he has any advice.