My New 72"x20"x20" Tank Build

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Phanman

Im going to do the same thing with rock columns but i think (not sure yet) im going to go the pvc route. For the base i plan on using an H shape, and a straight pvc piece attached to the middle. This way i can have a stable base and just put rocks over top of the base to cover it. I was also thinking of using plastic rods.

What kind of plastic rods are safe in the aquarium? I have had a hard time finding anything that would be safe.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Some pics...

My camera phone really cannot pick up the brightness of the lights but here goes:


Actinics:



Actinics/Daylight:



Stand/Canopy without doors (needs to be painted white, this is just primed):

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Another update with regards to the plumbing...I tried drilling the sump and it cracked very easily. I spoke to a glass place first and they had told me to be very careful drilling 1/4" glass because its so thin. I know many people do it with no problems but mine cracked. Not really sure why but anyways, I am back to my original idea of using rubbermaid containers. I already have a few but want a bigger one I think. Problem is, I keep finding ones that are perfect but made of PP. Im not even sure what PP is but I thought it pretty much has to be HDPE to be safe. Anyone?

After doing a bit of research, looks like PP is used for food packing, so maybe safe for a sump???

[Phanman]

Sorry acrylic like tony said. Not really sure where to get it at this point, but if you find out let me know.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

I ended up just getting the fiberglass parking poles from Canadian Tire for real cheap. I will post a pic of how it goes in a few days.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Just did a quick "test" with some dried out LR I have laying around. I am going to paint the rods with Krylon Fusion paint so they are not yellow but I thought I would take a picture with the yellow so you can really see the rod.

[adidas]

cool..cant wait to see the finished product