david p.
02-13-2016, 07:36 PM
Hi,
Initial projet was a 72''x36''x30'' custom tank with 75g acrylic sump. Major set back last week, before ordering the tank i did a wood frame the same size of the tank and it could not go throught my stairs to the basement, a couple of inches were missing. (my initial post : http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?123043-300g-tank-advice-needed-for-plumbing-sump-pumps
I had to rethink everything, acrylic was not an option, my sump was my first acrylic build, don't want to risk it on my tank. So i was going for a smaller 72''x24 or 30'' tank. Yesterday, in my great despair i was surfing the net and stumble on a 85g Rimless (Blau) tank (used) at a reasonable price. I call the guy just to see the tank, it was in perfect condition. It size is 48''x20''x20''. It's now in my basement :o I already have a 65g hi-tech planted tank (Blau), and these tanks are sexy. The tank already has an overflow on (drilled on the bottom of the tank).
The project has downsized significantly (300g to 85g sight!!!), but for my first Discus tank, maybe it is wiser to start smaller than go big later. Who knows, I might get my 72'' anyway if i fall in love with Discus. And for much cheaper, i will be able to invest more on the fishes and hardware :)
I was also planning to get manzanita wood in it, but with a Blau, i might even go barebottom.
Tomorrow i will build my stand and order my acrylic for the sump.
Any good breeders that can ship in canada ? i found a couple, but don't know their reputation.
David
Initial projet was a 72''x36''x30'' custom tank with 75g acrylic sump. Major set back last week, before ordering the tank i did a wood frame the same size of the tank and it could not go throught my stairs to the basement, a couple of inches were missing. (my initial post : http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?123043-300g-tank-advice-needed-for-plumbing-sump-pumps
I had to rethink everything, acrylic was not an option, my sump was my first acrylic build, don't want to risk it on my tank. So i was going for a smaller 72''x24 or 30'' tank. Yesterday, in my great despair i was surfing the net and stumble on a 85g Rimless (Blau) tank (used) at a reasonable price. I call the guy just to see the tank, it was in perfect condition. It size is 48''x20''x20''. It's now in my basement :o I already have a 65g hi-tech planted tank (Blau), and these tanks are sexy. The tank already has an overflow on (drilled on the bottom of the tank).
The project has downsized significantly (300g to 85g sight!!!), but for my first Discus tank, maybe it is wiser to start smaller than go big later. Who knows, I might get my 72'' anyway if i fall in love with Discus. And for much cheaper, i will be able to invest more on the fishes and hardware :)
I was also planning to get manzanita wood in it, but with a Blau, i might even go barebottom.
Tomorrow i will build my stand and order my acrylic for the sump.
Any good breeders that can ship in canada ? i found a couple, but don't know their reputation.
David