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Yellow,Reefers.i'm planning to build a tank dimensions are 36x24x22 with external overflow and sump will be 20x18x16,no design for the sump yet.anyone from the GVRD know of a place where i can get glass panels and willing to help with the build?as this will be my first attempt,also what thickness should i go for,for this tank size.suggestions,pls?thank you
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use the aquarium glass thickness calculator and use a safty factor of 4.i get my glass from action glass -only because it's close to me in burnaby.i also get them to order in my silicone-newflex 333 aquarium.if you need help i can give you a hand
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thanks,man...i may take you up on that
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so,according to the aquarium building calculator for a 36x24x22 tank,i'd need a 10 mm thick glass panels.what are the pros and cons of an external overflows ,as well as internal?
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I would love to come give you a hand as I love building tanks, but I am unfortunately balls deep in trying to wrap up my PhD as well as launch a new product. However, if you have any engineering questions about tanks feel free to PM me. I'm pretty good at designing the overflows (in fact look for some of the beananimal overflow threads and you'll see all the calculations and such) and can definitely give you a hand there. For glass, try Niki Glass. They do decent prices. If you can, try to deal with the factory out in Burnaby rather than dealing with their shop in North Van. The chick who runs the NV studio is a total **** wit. |
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Thanks for the comment,Scuba i personally like the external overflow as you've stated-more room inside the tank for aquacaping and what not.i have many challenges in this particular project of mine,as it's a build of a real aquarium for me.i have everything HOB ATM which limits me from adding accesories and such.well.if you are up for the challenge on your spare time(i'm not imposing)you can design my sump and overflow to however you see fit.i should introduce you to my youngest brother as he himself is going to be a doctor in about a year.he is in town for five months doing his doctor thing at St Pauls hospital then he goes back to Australia to finish up.so,what's this product you mentioned?t
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