Tank possible with 2 bottom panes side by side?

fishytime · #1 09-30-2010, 01:08 PM

yup very do-able.....I know someone with a massive "U" shaped tank in the works........the concept of it though makes me nervous

phi delt reefer · #2 09-30-2010, 02:10 PM

have you thought of doing a giant cube instead? make the tank as wide and as high as the largest piece of glass you can get down the stairs. that way you would have more room for all you equipment.

LOL i just imagined a 48x48x48 cube! That would be pretty sweet and you could go get some scuba gear and consider it a "maintenance" expense

banditpowdercoat · #3 09-30-2010, 03:44 PM

I would think you would want a stand support under the bottom pane seam. Then the support would hold the weight, no issues

kien · #4 01-04-2011, 10:52 PM

Oh see now this is different! You were asking if it is doable. I already know that it is

What I want to know is the actual long term survivability of such a tank and personal experiences with such a tank. Totally different topic! Sort of.

lastlight · #5 01-04-2011, 10:53 PM

I stand absolutely corrected. As you were sir. Remember as a rule of thumb these sorts of tanks are safest when under 400g =)

kien · #6 01-04-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

I stand absolutely corrected. As you were sir. Remember as a rule of thumb these sorts of tanks are safest when under 400g =)

Do you have anything to back up that claim? So hypothetically speaking one shouldn't attempt a, oh say, 504g this way?

dave_C · #7 09-30-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

yup very do-able.....I know someone with a massive "U" shaped tank in the works........the concept of it though makes me nervous

If you are talking about me

lol I am still debating on the final length, i would love to do 22 feet but it wouldn't leave me with much room to work around the tank. As to the question stated by lastlight definitely doable as i plan on using 5 pieces for my bottom plate with bracing.

fencer · #8 09-30-2010, 04:39 PM

AquaGiant in Edmonton has two 4' x 4' tanks with split bottoms. Once in place I don't think they will ever be able to move them

reefcanada · #9 10-01-2010, 05:26 AM

With the right braces, it works well. Or you just do a double bottom with the top pieces split in three. This way your seams don't over lap and you can temper the top panels. That would make it very strong.

lastlight · #10 10-01-2010, 08:24 AM

Well Jay you already know you're hypothetically/dream-hired. Now I just gotta pay some debt off and sell my kids =)