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So I need to shorten a 55


Twizted Bizkit

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Twizted Bizkit

I've got a 55 gallon tank and stand that I'd really like to have at the foot of my bed as a reef tank, but I really don't like the idea of efficiently lighting one. I also rather like very shallow tanks anyway, so I figure why not disassemble the tank, shorten the side panels, and drill a couple holes in back for overflows, and silicone it back together? Comments?

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Twizted Bizkit

Well, I'm not saying it won't be tedius, but basically you just take the frames off, peal away the silicone, use a glass cutter to cut the panels, use a glass-safe drill bit for the holes, and make a frame to hold everything in place while the new silicone cures. The extra glass could even be used to construct the overflows. Assuming all that doesn't drive me crazy, I'll have a drilled 20-25 gallon tank that's 48"x12"x8" or 10".

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oceanhighz

a 33 gallon long tank is 4 feet long, and one foot tall and wide I believe, that would be a very shallow tank that is easily lit. I love that footprint and when I have a house will surely be a tank I have.

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Yeah, sell the 55g and just buy a 30/33/40g long. Way too much work to cut down a 55g properly, and no where near worth doing.

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wow_it_esploded

The 33 gallon long is my FAVORITE tank! Someone should start a thread! How 'bout you? lol

 

John

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