36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 its 10x12x4.5 and its roughly 2.5 but less. excuse the excess silicone ill clean that up. its has an overflow and a sump area where a micro-jet will be placed just to create flow. any suggestions please telll! oh and i was wondering for a light would it be best to buy a 50/50 bulb for a desk lamp or go all out with a PC? advice would be great.. im new at this haha and for stocking it what do you think i could put in it? i was thinking some kind of shrimp and Zoas but im not sure Link to comment
Thunil Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 The tank looks great. For the light i would go for PC's, they'll let you keep more. For socking you could do soft corals (zoos, shrooms, a small leather, xenia) and some lps. but make sure you get small corals so you don't over crowd. In that size tank you could get away with some smaal fish like a neon or clown goby as well as some shrimp. Good luck, Daniel Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Thanks Thunil Ya i was looking at a Coral Life Mini Aqualight but i could not find mounting legs. I was looking to put a clown goby but i think i'd feel bad for the fish in a tank this small but i've seen a clown goby in a .75 gallon so im not sure. any more suggestions would be great Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 This is an awesome tank! Are you planning on making it into a reef tank? Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Ya thats what i hope to do with it i just water tested it and it had one leak so i had to fix that. another 12 hours of wasted time. But i need a good lighting source and i dont want to spend money on a PC Link to comment
coolwaters Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 hope your not using acrylic...cuz silicone doesnt stick well on acrylic... try using weld-on or a plastic welding glue. if u use weld-on #3 or #4 it looks a lot cleaner but the edges have to be like perfect...but none the less it looks great. Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 im using acrylic silicone its meant for like windows and stuff and is waterproof. its called Lexan Sealant and it works good but i had air pockets that didnt seal. Link to comment
strangelove Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I think what he means is silicone doesn't hold acrylic or pexiglass well, what your tank panels are made of. Weld on melts the acrylic sheets and creates a very strong bond. If your tank is made out of glass disregard this. Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 well i am using acrylic but this is a silicone which is said to bond to acrylic very well and so far has. but for my next project i already have a can weld-on 3 but i need suggestions for lighting and stocking Link to comment
coolwaters Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 just making sure its not normal silicone... btw weld-on has no bonds its fused together. Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 seems alot neater to use weldon also. what water pump/powerhead would work in a small area? Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I have an Elite Mini Powerhead and it works great for me! Im using it in my 1G but the flow is turned all the way down and the flow is adjustable. Also, its only $11 at Petco! This tank is so cool. I was thinking about making a really long shallow tank. Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 ya that was the idea. to make it almost like a zero edge... but thanks at least you think its cool Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 lol. I think it looks great. Do you have any idea what you are going to do lighting wise? How much are you willing to spend? Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 well more updated pics added a small rim on left and right sides for support.. the acrylic is used was a little on the thin side....3/32 but i like it well i was planning on using a Desktop Lamp with a coral-life 50/50 bulb but i was willing to spend like $40 and under Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Looking good! Would you change any of the demensions if you did it again? Is it high enough? Just wondering so I can make my plans for a tank. Is it 12in across the front? Give me a couple minutes and I will look up some light fixtures. Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 actually when i do this again..*ahem* next week, im going to have the same height at 4 1/2 but instead of 10 x12 im gonna make it 12x14 so it has a more top view petting zoo look lol but we have even cooler plans...but i cant tell you plan jackers Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 So the new one will be 14in across the top? or will it be 12in across? Link to comment
36racer Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 im confused...its a rectangle shape aha with the 2 sides 14in and 2 sides 12in and 4.5in deep Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 lol ok. How long is the front panel? Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Ok heres some different options: 14" 32w SmartPaq Retrofit ^You might need to make the tank a little longer for it to fit, and also make a hood. 12" Aqualight 2-18W 12in Single Satellite Compact Fluorescent Fixtures Or I think that getting 2 of these would give you a really good view from the top and the sides: Galaxy Compact Fluorescent Lights Hope this helps! -texx Link to comment
36racer Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 for the single satellite ones how do i make mounting legs or do i buy them ? Link to comment
irishtexan Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 You can buy them here: Mounting Legs Link to comment
36racer Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 thats sounds like a good idea thank you. i think ill do that Link to comment
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