Building an Odd Shaped Tank

[PBirdsong]

I'm toying with an idea for my sump. I want to build TWO tanks with these dimensions:
Height: 17''
Width: 11''
Length: 14''
I used http://www.garf.org/tank/BuildTank.asp to calculate the materials.

My first question is where would I find the top and bottom frames for this?

 

[nitrous]

why such odd dimensions if you dont mind me asking

 

[DeFeKt]

what frame?
since when do tanks have frames?

 

[PBirdsong]

why such odd dimensions if you dont mind me asking

Long story. Basically, my main tank is only 55 gallons; so my stand limits the size of sump I can fit in it. A standard 10 gallon tank doesn't even fit. I have two 5 1/2 gallon tanks in there right now. They are just too small and water evaperates from them too quickly.

 

[tbonem91]

My first question is where would I find the top and bottom frames for this?

I imagine you'd have to create them if you wanted them

 

[fish_4_all]

Build the frames out of wood. Or better yet, since it is sump, build a plywood tank.

 

[greenmaji]

If you follow the garf instructions your tank is braced with 2" wide strips of the material your building your sump out of, no frame needed

glass cages adds a center brace and trianglar corner braces under strip braces if you want make your tank like a brick out-house.