In need of a large tank - Aquarium Advice

manosch · 06-24-2008, 03:53 AM

Hi to all.. I am a new member here and also totally new to aquariums, never had any, but now i am in need of one.. So, as I seem to be in trouble i thought that the more experienced guys here would help me.(by the way i hope i m posting in the right place, sorry if not!)

I need a large tank for a project at my university. It is not going ot be used for fish, but as a pool for a small model boat. It's dimensions shoule be about 270cm*100cm*40cm. (length*width*depth). That makes around 1000liters of water. I searched a lot over the internet for a large glass aquarium but did not find anything at these dimensions. Can someone help me please and tell me where will I find that tank or where can i have one built to order? (Pref. in Europe) I was told that glass is the best material for that and not plex glass as it is much cheaper and will not have any problems but i am still looking on it. Also if someone can i would like an approximation of such a tanks price (so if it is too expensive for the university to pay i start looking for something else..)

Thank you for your time and help,
Manos Ch.

Mdakotared · 06-24-2008, 11:36 AM

Try Craigslist.com for your area. Lots of good deals on tanks.

fijiwigi · 06-24-2008, 11:55 AM

Does it have to be glass You could always buy some sheets of Acrylic and fabricate your own tank to the exact size you want

**roka64** · 06-24-2008, 09:13 PM

Or get a farm trough from a local livestock store.

mom2reds · 06-24-2008, 10:40 PM

I was going to suggest exactly what Scott said

manosch · 06-25-2008, 08:58 AM

I will look for a trough, looks like its a good idea.. At Craigslist.com i cant find anything relevant.
@fijiwigi: No it doesnt have to be glass. Any material strong enough to keep that amount of water without breaking will be fine.. Will acrylit make a strong construction?
Thank you for your answers..

06-24-2008, 03:53 AM	#1
manosch Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	In need of a large tank Hi to all.. I am a new member here and also totally new to aquariums, never had any, but now i am in need of one.. So, as I seem to be in trouble i thought that the more experienced guys here would help me.(by the way i hope i m posting in the right place, sorry if not!) I need a large tank for a project at my university. It is not going ot be used for fish, but as a pool for a small model boat. It's dimensions shoule be about 270cm100cm40cm. (lengthwidthdepth). That makes around 1000liters of water. I searched a lot over the internet for a large glass aquarium but did not find anything at these dimensions. Can someone help me please and tell me where will I find that tank or where can i have one built to order? (Pref. in Europe) I was told that glass is the best material for that and not plex glass as it is much cheaper and will not have any problems but i am still looking on it. Also if someone can i would like an approximation of such a tanks price (so if it is too expensive for the university to pay i start looking for something else..) Thank you for your time and help, Manos Ch.

06-24-2008, 11:36 AM	#2
Mdakotared Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 20 Images: 3	Tank Search Try Craigslist.com for your area. Lots of good deals on tanks. __________________ 55 g. planted FW tank w/2 Angels, 10" Plco, 6 Cory's, 6 Serpeas, 8 Cardinals, 4 Scissortails, 2 Keyholes, Blue Ram, 2 Brown Loaches, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Clown Plco, 2 Rainbows, 5 Rosy Barbs, & Featherfin Catfish

06-24-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
mom2reds Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lubbock texas Posts: 765 Images: 14	I was going to suggest exactly what Scott said __________________ Tess 100 gal. freshwater planted community tank VOTE FOR AA TODAY

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06-25-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
manosch Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	I will look for a trough, looks like its a good idea.. At Craigslist.com i cant find anything relevant. @fijiwigi: No it doesnt have to be glass. Any material strong enough to keep that amount of water without breaking will be fine.. Will acrylit make a strong construction? Thank you for your answers..