Anyone made there own tank?

[Tarolisol]

I was just wondering if anyone has and is it a good idea?

[richtg]

I considered it for a while, but as I remember pricing out the glass from various outlets, it was almost the same price as a pre-made tank such as one from Bow Valley Aquarium.
P.S. Once upon a time, I had a F.W. 33gal tank let go (@ 3 a.m. and I was @ my girlfriends house!!) It was lucky someone was home to relay the news to me. I only had to replace about 25 sq. feet of the ceiling below...

[Tarolisol]

I figured it might be expesive and probly not well secured. but im dredding carrying a 230 gallon tank up one flight of stairs and down another.

[Quinn]

Eposer has made several tanks, large and small. He would probably be one of the more experienced on this board.

I have wondered in the past if Bow Valley Aquarium/Inter-American would be willing to build a tank in place... ie. right in your basement.

[Canadian Man]

They would Quinn, They charge you for it though :lol:
Tony know's the answer to that one.

[danny zubot]

If you build a tank in the place where it will reside, what happens if you want to move? I know a guy who had a pool table built in his basement that can't be removed now as it is too big. They would have to higher a pro pool tabel builder to disassemble it should they ever move. :lol:

[Delphinus]

You leave it behind. Or you get a whole buncha Canreefer's to help you on the day of the move. :razz: Buccaneer Steve should know! :lol:

If you do a search, you will find some of Evan's (eposer's) work. Also Steve (Buk_A_neer) built his own tank. I think there are a couple of others on this board who have done it as well, but I'm only on one cup of coffee so far this morning and I don't remember.

Heck, here are some threads to get ya started ....

Evan's
http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6665
http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6284
http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8370

Steve's
http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7938

[Tarolisol]

You think any of these guys are interested in building another tank :mrgreen: . Or do they just build for them selves.

[Buccaneer]

If you tell me what it is you want I can help you source out the parts and when you have everything we can assemble it :cool:

EDIT : ... you might have to " volunteer " :razz: ... to help move some rock/coral/fish in about a week though as payment :razz: :eek: :mrgreen:

[Tarolisol]

You are so awsome. I will help you do anything you need. I PM'd you. Just tell me where and when and ill bring buckets.

[Quinn]

Steve I wasn't aware you built your tank? :eek:

You should take some photos before you tear everything down. Partly for us, partly so you know how to put it back together. :mrgreen:

[Buccaneer]

@ Tarolisol ... check your PM's :lol:

@ Quinn ... that tank in my basement is wood/fiberglass so no easy disassembly I am afraid ... the new owner of my house might buy it ( without livestock ) ... will find out in the next couple days.

I just built a all glass 220G for my boss though :eek: ... just putting the eurobrace on it tomorrow

And when we get settled into the new house I am going over the deep-end ( literally ) ... I will build a 96 L X 60 D X 34 H ... 847G ! ( wood/fiberglass/starfire front ) :eek: :mrgreen: ... will have it done by January I hope ( Frag swap at my place again in February :mrgreen: ) ... The fish room will have its own dehumidification.

basically the same reef setup I have now but with 36" of swimming space in the front for the fishies :rolleyes: :lol:

[Tarolisol]

Pm'd you Buk

[monza]

Buk
How thick of Starfire are you going on the next tank for that height ??

Dave

[Quinn]

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/traurig/sad-smiley-023.gif

Might even be able to keep a tang or two in there.

[Buccaneer]

Buk
How thick of Starfire are you going on the next tank for that height ??

Dave

1/2" tempered ... water height will be 31 to 32 inches ... I will eurobrace all sides

[Canadian Man]

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/traurig/sad-smiley-023.gif

Might even be able to keep a tang or two in there.

Now I know where my clown tang and Naso are going when they get too big :lol:

[Tarolisol]

Has anyone else done a wood and plexiglass tank. It seems interesting i wonder what the cost difference would be. For an inwall set up it seems like a good idea.

[Buccaneer]

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/traurig/sad-smiley-023.gif

Might even be able to keep a tang or two in there.

Now I know where my clown tang and Naso are going when they get too big :lol:

:mrgreen:

[AJ_77]

I'm getting me another TANG! :mrgreen: :wink:

Awesome, Steve, but you'll be pretty much as far from me as you can be and still be considered a local... :biggrin:

[Tarolisol]

Hey buk i havent heard back from ya i had a few questions. I sent you a PM.