Going to need a new aquarium

[dagray]

So I am going to need a taller aquarium. Right now I have a standard 75 gallon that is 48 inches long.

I am wanting 48x18x36 as I just sourced some Altum Angelfish, and they can get 30 inches from fin tip to tip.

I am not opposed to buying a good quality used tank.

I am looking for resources as some of the quotes I have received for a new tank are outlandish.

[brewmaster15]

Dave,
I pretty much find all my tanks used on craigslist.. but if havent looked yet... check out glasscages.com.

Al

[mleibowi]

Al-
I got a 120gal used oceanic that is pretty old but built like a tank. Do you reseal your used tanks? I’m thinking I probably should have with mine.

[Hicgup]

I too have a couple of glass “TANKS”. One is a “show” tank, not sure if it is oceanic, got it used, but I love the height. 48 inches long, 13 inches wide, 30 inches tall. If it were 18 inches wide it would be better, but still a nice tank. Another cool thing is the wrought iron stand is also a showpiece, at 18 inches tall, it keeps the “TANK” at a height you can still reach over the top for maintenance.

[Hicgup]

And speaking of glass cages tanks, at work we had a glass cages six foot by 2 foot by 2 foot with built in overflow, stand and lifeguard filtration that was part of a surplus auction. I can’t remember if the winning bid was two dollars and fifty cents or three dollars and fifty cents. Held water, no leaks. Just as heavy as, well you can imagine with all that thick glass.

[brewmaster15]

And speaking of glass cages tanks, at work we had a glass cages six foot by 2 foot by 2 foot with built in overflow, stand and lifeguard filtration that was part of a surplus auction. I can’t remember if the winning bid was two dollars and fifty cents or three dollars and fifty cents. Held water, no leaks. Just as heavy as, well you can imagine with all that thick glass.

Wow! Feel free to post on the forum anytime work finds themselves needing to auction off tanks and equipment!;)
Al

[brewmaster15]

Al-
I got a 120gal used oceanic that is pretty old but built like a tank. Do you reseal your used tanks? I’m thinking I probably should have with mine.

Generally if its not leaking I dont mess with them.. but the silicone beads on my tanks are definitely not pretty.. some have to be 15 + years old.

The problem with resealing is if you really want to do it right you need to literally strip the caulk bead you can see.. then separate the glass panels... clean and re-apply its alot of work. At most I will strip the caulk bead and reapply caulk .. this fixes very minor drip type leaks... anything serious as a leak and that tank becomes a reptile tank.. I have been at the receiving end of a 75 gal tank when it let loose.. it was a mess!

AL

[mleibowi]

Yes- I left it be- but I do appreciate beading in the silicone seems- so I’m nervous.

[mleibowi]

Yes- I left it be for reasons you mentioned. When I was kid I resealed an aquarium but didn’t do it the right way. I do appreciate beading in the silicone seems- so I’m nervous. Hopefully it continues to hold!

[bossanova]

So I am going to need a taller aquarium. Right now I have a standard 75 gallon that is 48 inches long.

I am wanting 48x18x36 as I just sourced some Altum Angelfish, and they can get 30 inches from fin tip to tip.

I am not opposed to buying a good quality used tank.

I am looking for resources as some of the quotes I have received for a new tank are outlandish.
A 110 extra high (XH) has the same footprint as your 75 but is 30” tall. You can use the same stand which is a plus.

[Willie]

A 110 extra high (XH) has the same footprint as your 75 but is 30” tall. You can use the same stand which is a plus.

I have a 110 Gal which is perfect for altum angels. When I call my local fish store to get another one just last week and was told that they're no longer manufactured due to premature failures. I've kept mine for ~5 years with daily water changes and have had no problems - but maybe I'm just lucky.

The 90 Gal tank is still available at 27" tall. Alternatively, you'll have to find a used 90. Best option is to check with your local aquarium club.

[Kirbs]

I'm going to try resealing what I think is a 55 Gallon Oceanic. I wasn't going to take it apart because it is still together really good and has no leaks. But the bead inside is in terrible shape!

I was going to use a black silicone. What brand/type does everybosy use?

[brewmaster15]

I'm going to try resealing what I think is a 55 Gallon Oceanic. I wasn't going to take it apart because it is still together really good and has no leaks. But the bead inside is in terrible shape!

I was going to use a black silicone. What brand/type does everybosy use?

Hey Kirby, Good to see you! Hope all is well with you!

I have been using Apel.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086PX4Y6F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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not sure they have it black though

Theres a black one on Amazon that is made by ASI (American Sealants Inc) that has good reviews..



Al

[Kirbs]

I'm doing well. I haven't had any fish in a year though......just too busy! But I'm going to start this one up with just some basic fish.....wilds of course! I'm going to retire soon so I plan on getting more going....but then I'm going to be traveling more too. I have a lot I want to see yet!

I'll check these out tonight while I'm at work! :)

[dagray]

I have looked at Glass Cages and another company... what I am looking for is price prohibitive due to the shipping costs from the east coast to NE Oregon.

However, I haven't given up... My stand will accommodate 200 pounds easily, is on castors, has a 60x30 top. 30 inches would just work, but I think due to substrate and possibility of fish size that 33 or 36 high would be better.

That said I may source the glass and frames as I am sure I can either have metal frames made or source pre-made frames for a 75 gallon.

I have time so will keep my eyes on Craigslist, etc.....

In other news my youngest wants an aquarium in his room so we are going to set up a 20 gallon tall with some Tetras and checkerboard cichlids (all South American).

[brewmaster15]

In other news my youngest wants an aquarium in his room so we are going to set up a 20 gallon tall with some Tetras and checkerboard cichlids (all South American). That sounds great Dave.. encourage that fish keeping all you can!

al

[dagray]

Will set up the tank on an antique solid wood desk, remove all substrate (will replace), fill tank with bleach water and get it running so that filters and tank get cleaned thoroughly, will then coat any hard water with vinegar and newspaper, and scrub and scrape.

A few water changes and I will then rinse any filter sponges in filtered water so I can hopefully throw them in the 75 gallon aquarium for a couple weeks to get some good bacteria on them.

A Fluval plant light (LED) will be here later today. I plan on putting some high iron substrate and some Amazon Swords in the 20. I may throw a colony of Sterbai Cories in there and see if I can get a colony going as well. I have starts of Anubias to put in the tank, and will get some driftwood to soak once I have confirmed no chlorine/bleach is in the tank.

My son knows it could be a few months before we add any fish.