J_theBuilder
Aquarium Advice Newbie
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2015
- Messages
- 6
Hi everybody, im new here and this is my first post.
As the title suggests Im doing research and trying to find resources on building a mermaid tank. Its something Ive been planning to build for a while. A lot of people Ive met over the years have inspired me to do this. So its going to be a long term project Im definitely passionate about.
My first question is, are there any tutorials online or in a book store on how to construct one? I know how to work with hardware but this kind of project would be a new undertaking for me. I just need to get some better idea's of what kind of framework it has to be and how it all goes together.
Theres the sheets of aquarium glass too. Thats something Ive been putting a significant amount of time and research into. The type im going for is the kind thats used at zoo's and at shamoo's tank at sea world. The glass that tourists peer through to see into the whale tank. Really strong stuff. I cant afford bullet proof glass, but hopefully theres some alternative. Believe it or not google hasn't been much help.
I want this tank to be rectangular in shape. Roughly the size of a small shipping container (not as tall though, definitely shorter in height). Its going to be designed for multiple people. Yes I know, expensive and hard to build. But thats why Im just asking around right now and trying to get information. Its not something that has to be done tomorrow though, this is very long term.
But I figured these forums might be the best place to poke my head in and ask. So I really appreciate everyones time and any advice you can offer.
Thank you.
As the title suggests Im doing research and trying to find resources on building a mermaid tank. Its something Ive been planning to build for a while. A lot of people Ive met over the years have inspired me to do this. So its going to be a long term project Im definitely passionate about.
My first question is, are there any tutorials online or in a book store on how to construct one? I know how to work with hardware but this kind of project would be a new undertaking for me. I just need to get some better idea's of what kind of framework it has to be and how it all goes together.
Theres the sheets of aquarium glass too. Thats something Ive been putting a significant amount of time and research into. The type im going for is the kind thats used at zoo's and at shamoo's tank at sea world. The glass that tourists peer through to see into the whale tank. Really strong stuff. I cant afford bullet proof glass, but hopefully theres some alternative. Believe it or not google hasn't been much help.
I want this tank to be rectangular in shape. Roughly the size of a small shipping container (not as tall though, definitely shorter in height). Its going to be designed for multiple people. Yes I know, expensive and hard to build. But thats why Im just asking around right now and trying to get information. Its not something that has to be done tomorrow though, this is very long term.
But I figured these forums might be the best place to poke my head in and ask. So I really appreciate everyones time and any advice you can offer.
Thank you.