Can I get some opinions? - Aquarium Advice

tbielobockie · 03-10-2003, 11:03 AM

I just set up my first aquarium. It's a 75 gal freshwater, but I used a reed ready tank because I like the clean look of the tank without all of the filtering stuff visable.

I also hated all of the stands being offered for sale. To me glass and water goes better with a metal than wood. So I made my own stand. All of the seams are welded and ground flush so the stand looks like it's made out of one big piece of metal. The finished result to me is a whole lot better than anything off the shelf.

Can you take a look at it and let me know what you think?

Here are the pics:

http://www.irondonut.com/personal/fishtank.html

03-10-2003, 11:19 AM

Looks good to me! The stand certainly looks sturdy enough, but you will need to watch for rust. You will get water on it during maintenance, so make sure you look for corrosion on a regular basis.

Rocky tank with chiclids, should be good to go.

tbielobockie · 03-10-2003, 11:30 AM

Yeah I was worried about that too. I clear coated it like 10 times. If I were going to run salt I would have made it out of stainless and clear coated it too.

Thaiboxer · 03-10-2003, 11:36 AM

Very nice! I especially like Sponge Bob - he looks very happy in there!

Somethingfishy · 03-10-2003, 12:00 PM

Very nice looking tank and well done on the stand.

Chrismac · 03-10-2003, 03:48 PM

Looks nice,
Is there any filteration in there at all?
Do you have any air stones?

Your Cichlids need O2 pumped into the water for them to survive.
if there is a lack in Oxygen you will notice you fish gasping at the surface of the tank.
Mind you it does look really nice.
Chris.

Edit
Opps sorry I didn't see the Hiden filter in the Back corner. LoL
Chris

tbielobockie · 03-10-2003, 04:55 PM

The little waterfall thingy in the back of the reef tank and the wet/dry seem to put a lot of air in the water. I was thinking of adding a little bubbler or something too.

After making that stand and setting up the tank. I need a break from projects. I bet the stand was a solid 40-50 hours of labor. Shimming the tank level, filling, unfilling, filling, unfilling. It was ton of work but I'm really happy with the result.

03-10-2003, 04:59 PM

Quote:

It was ton of work but I'm really happy with the result.

You should be, it certainly holds the tank up, looks good, and is very unique! I've never seen anything like it.

You can put a bubler in if you want, but a wet-dry will give your fish all the oxygen they need.

Grant R · 03-10-2003, 07:27 PM

Looks pretty sorted to me, like the stand.
LOL @ the little ornament with the evil looking grin and the fish net !

fishfreek · 03-10-2003, 07:38 PM

Yes a wet/dry will put more than enough oxygen in the water.

Welcome and thanks for sharing your tank.

03-10-2003, 11:03 AM	#1
tbielobockie Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	Can I get some opinions? I just set up my first aquarium. It's a 75 gal freshwater, but I used a reed ready tank because I like the clean look of the tank without all of the filtering stuff visable. I also hated all of the stands being offered for sale. To me glass and water goes better with a metal than wood. So I made my own stand. All of the seams are welded and ground flush so the stand looks like it's made out of one big piece of metal. The finished result to me is a whole lot better than anything off the shelf. Can you take a look at it and let me know what you think? Here are the pics: http://www.irondonut.com/personal/fishtank.html

03-10-2003, 07:27 PM	#9
Grant R Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West London, England Posts: 689	Looks pretty sorted to me, like the stand. LOL @ the little ornament with the evil looking grin and the fish net ! __________________ 45 Gallon FreshWater Community Tank 11.1 Gallon Quarantine / Breeder Tank Don't Forget The UK & Ireland Forums !http://www.proudtobebritish.co.uk/ea...ropics/eng.gif

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fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Yes a wet/dry will put more than enough oxygen in the water. Welcome and thanks for sharing your tank. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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03-10-2003, 11:19 AM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	Looks good to me! The stand certainly looks sturdy enough, but you will need to watch for rust. You will get water on it during maintenance, so make sure you look for corrosion on a regular basis. Rocky tank with chiclids, should be good to go.

03-10-2003, 11:30 AM	#3
tbielobockie Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	Yeah I was worried about that too. I clear coated it like 10 times. If I were going to run salt I would have made it out of stainless and clear coated it too.

03-10-2003, 11:36 AM	#4
Thaiboxer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 449	Very nice! I especially like Sponge Bob - he looks very happy in there!

03-10-2003, 12:00 PM	#5
Somethingfishy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 329	Very nice looking tank and well done on the stand.

03-10-2003, 03:48 PM	#6
Chrismac Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 364 Images: 11	Looks nice, Is there any filteration in there at all? Do you have any air stones? Your Cichlids need O2 pumped into the water for them to survive. if there is a lack in Oxygen you will notice you fish gasping at the surface of the tank. Mind you it does look really nice. Chris. Edit Opps sorry I didn't see the Hiden filter in the Back corner. LoL Chris

03-10-2003, 04:55 PM	#7
tbielobockie Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	The little waterfall thingy in the back of the reef tank and the wet/dry seem to put a lot of air in the water. I was thinking of adding a little bubbler or something too. After making that stand and setting up the tank. I need a break from projects. I bet the stand was a solid 40-50 hours of labor. Shimming the tank level, filling, unfilling, filling, unfilling. It was ton of work but I'm really happy with the result.