Open Bottom Aquarium

burge1234 · #1 02-02-2013, 02:25 PM

Absolutely. What I did not see coming was people telling me how it is and saying it's a terrible idea. If you don't like the idea ok. But saying things like it can't have a sump and all the other things posted in here saying how it is when it's really not the case is what ****es a person off. And you do have access to the tank from the bottom. I can reach every corner of the upper tank with my hand. As for the glass thing I can kind of understand that but I am using sapphire glass which is crystal clear glass and doesn't filter colours. But yes I can understand that some people may not like it. Personal preferences is fine by me. Saying it's a terrible idea because it's not your preference is called rude buddy

kien · #2 02-02-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by burge1234

Saying it's a terrible idea because it's not your preference is called rude buddy

Don't let them get ya down. You seem to me like you know what you're doing and I for one would love to see more of it :-)

burge1234 · #3 02-02-2013, 02:43 PM

Thanks I appreciate it. As for more pictures you will have to wait until I at least get the upper tank built or at least get the cabinetry work all done. Cheers

kien · #4 02-02-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by burge1234

Thanks I appreciate it. As for more pictures you will have to wait until I at least get the upper tank built or at least get the cabinetry work all done. Cheers

Awesome, now how about that build journal? :-)

StirCrazy · #5 02-03-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by burge1234

Saying it's a terrible idea because it's not your preference is called rude buddy

How true. I think it is a neat system just not for me. I like to see new and different ideas myself, even if they dont turn out. (Not saying this wont ) i have tried several things myself that were doomed from the start. Difference is no one said anything till after i threw money down the toilet

If this is what you want go for it. I personaly would lile to know how you get you hand in the tank to do something though

it looks like there is onlu a couple inches of room in that picture.

Steve

burge1234 · #6 02-03-2013, 02:32 PM

Yes with that tank you can barely get your arm in. I just set that tank up foe a trial phase. It's just a regular tank sitting on some aluminium blocks to see how this concept will work. The custom tank being built will be about 12" taller and have a window cut out at the bottom 5" tall and span 30" I built a mock up out of wood just to get the sizes right

Kitkat4ever · #7 02-26-2013, 07:11 PM

I'm excited about this build because if I was just about to start on a project very similar to this. I went to my local glass shop today to get a price estimate on the glass & he looked at me like I had lobsters crawling out of my ears. After a few minutes of explaining he finally said ok I'll cut the glass for u as many times as u need me to, it ain't gonna work but ill take ur money. All these derogatory remarks just makes me want to prove them all wrong :-)

Good luck on this I'm sure it will be awesome