The WILD side! - 100gal build thread (56k Warning)

[hekdiscus]

Thanks Turbo, you should!

Thank you Hudson, your pictures and video have inspired me a lot. I think any tank graced with your fish would be amazing. I look forward to what this new season brings us for wilds, especially to the United States.

Hi Friend , Thank you ......

I Will receive some green full spotteds in few days , from Jutai River.

Many Thanks

Hudson

[Discus-n00b]

Well, update...didn't want people to think i've abandoned this! I've ordered and recieved my filters for the tank. Now all that is left is to get the wood for the stand, and the LED supplies. The LEDs will be my next project, and the stand will come a little bit closer to when the tank is done.

I'm thinking about tank backgrounds now. I've always liked the look of a 3D background, but I'm concerned that it might limit the depth perception in the tank. With a dark or all black background the tank seems to fade off into the distance. With a 3D background its like looking at the bank of the river from the river, which can be good but I haven't decided yet. I've thought about using some car window tint for easy removal and I can darken it as I see fit with more layers or darker material, it also gives me the option to backlight this tank and maybe get a sunset/sunrise type of effect.

[mattjm1121]

hey matt,
sounds like you've gotta great tank plan layed out. i read that your tank is custom from a canadian company and you payed a lot cheaper than you would've with american companies. i just wanted to know if you would be able to give me some info on this company, as i too am planning a wild tank (around 125 gallons). thanks for your help

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks. PM Sent

[Ouscazz]

Wow, from now on, this will be my favorite thread on Simply! Love the idea and set up.

I'm very glad and deeply honored that you find my tank inspirational... [bow]

Keep it coming!




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[Discus-n00b]

Thanks Ouscazz. Got word from the tank builder today, tank was built yesterday and will be ready to ship by late next week or early the following week which is sooner then expected! I definently need to get started on the stand now. The lighting will now come after the stand. This stand has to be the best i've built so far because it will be holding the best tank i've had. Really got to get it level. I'm still torn about the doors for the stand, I might just go the way of removeable panels, I shouldn't need to get under there that much and the whole panel being removed gives me much more room to work when I do need to be under there.

Tank builder should be sending me a picture of the tank in the next few days and i'll post it when I get it.

[Ouscazz]

What about sliding doors?

[Discus-n00b]

Talked to the tank company today. They were a little behind but doing the customs paperwork when I called. It should ship out probably early next week.

Still have yet to build the stand. School and work have been keeping me pretty busy. It will get done...sometime. As for sliding doors, its an idea. I kind of want to build the frame and then see what I can do from there before deciding on anything. If worst comes to worst I can always use magnets and full panels. Or bare skeleton and a stage skirt (which is a very possible plan since I might be able to score one from my dad cheap).

[Discus-n00b]

So what does everyone think? Worthy of becoming a wild discus tank?? I'm excited. About to pay the second half of the tank and that means it should ship in the next couple days.

[Eddie]

Nice tank Matt, can't wait to see it all complete.

Eddie

[Jennie]

ditto, and the way you take pics.....well the rest of us will just be jealous

[Second Hand Pat]

Nice tank, love the dimensions.

[jball1125]

Sweet tank.....

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks all, pretty excited about it!

ditto, and the way you take pics.....well the rest of us will just be jealous

I'll be sure to take some special just for you.

[Jennie]