My new cichlid tank coming together

[Aquaman1978]

Hey folks, I have started to build my new future cichlid tank. It is a 86 gallon tank I have built using glass out of a set of patio doors. I have about $10 in this tank so far. I have some bracing to make then let it cure. Hopefully will water test it on Monday. The dimension are 51 long x 22 wide x 17 tall.

 

[Fishanatic]

Is the bottom glass tempered? How thick is the glass and what type of glass is it?
It looks nice

 

[Rare]

Tagging along for the ride! Nice work

 

[Aquaman1978]

It's all 1/4 inch glass I got the top together last night. I don't believe I will have to worry about thickness. All aquarium calculators said that thickness would be good. And I double plated the top. Going to water test it tonight.

 

[Aquaman1978]

Well I let the tank sit for a few days and I water tested it for 2 more days. It held water and held together. Now I am going to build a stand for it next week.

 

[SicMalawi]

Well done looks amazing...can you build me one

 

[Aquaman1978]

Well done looks amazing...can you build me one

Would love to. But until I get a little more experience under my belt I am only building my own. It's not really all that hard. Just do a lot if research.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Amazing! Someday I'm.going to try this

 

[SicMalawi]

Would love to. But until I get a little more experience under my belt I am only building my own. It's not really all that hard. Just do a lot if research.

Yeah haven't got around to have been wanting too though.

 

[Aquaman1978]

Finally got my tank stocked and decorated. Very happy with the outcome.

 

[Convict2161]

I'll be very honest, I'm so tough on aqua scapes. I man we all have out own ways don't get me wrong and I believe in being honest with people in a very respectful manner. Those that know me know that about me lol. I wasn't crazy about your scape at first but when I sit back and REALLY take a look I'm really feeling it. It's natural and it reminds me like the washed up shoreline of a river or stream. The piece of what looks like cinderblock on the right was a nice touch and I'm happy to see some driftwood.

Also the lighting gives it that tea color look like tannins in your water. I've always loved that look.

I say you've accomplished a very unique scape that works!!!!

Great job!! Kudos my friend!

 

[Aquaman1978]

I'll be very honest, I'm so tough on aqua scapes. I man we all have out own ways don't get me wrong and I believe in being honest with people in a very respectful manner. Those that know me know that about me lol. I wasn't crazy about your scape at first but when I sit back and REALLY take a look I'm really feeling it. It's natural and it reminds me like the washed up shoreline of a river or stream. The piece of what looks like cinderblock on the right was a nice touch and I'm happy to see some driftwood.

Also the lighting gives it that tea color look like tannins in your water. I've always loved that look.

I say you've accomplished a very unique scape that works!!!!

Great job!! Kudos my friend!

I was able to use hard scape stone off of a house that we were building. It is made out of airyated concrete. Very light stone to work with. Thanks for the props. I really enjoyed setting it up.

 

[reefermadness52]

Wow! What a gr8 looking tank! Nice job...

 

[Aquaman1978]

Wow! What a gr8 looking tank! Nice job...

Thank. My smallest demasoni found a little hole to hide in.

 

[Cichlid-dude]

Thank. My smallest demasoni found a little hole to hide in.

Haha awesome picture!

 

[Aquaman1978]

Haha awesome picture!

Now I have a lab taking over that hole. Will get a pic when I get back home.