6ft tank build

[Alasse]

I am getting a 6x2x2 tank made for my outdoor undercover area. A wooden or steel stand cannot be used as this area gets hosed out.

So Besser Blocks it is....

I started building it today....still needing more blocks to complete, but as it is so far

So picked up another 12 blocks, i think that will do the job. I also picked up some builder film, this will be wrapping around the ply and under where the ply rest against the blocks to keep moisture out

I am going to paint the blocks lol i think it will look tidier.

Will update with a pic once all painted and ready for the tank itself

 

[bambam1]

What type filtration are you going for?

 

[Alasse]

I am looking at a pond filter It will also have a overhead sump

 

[bambam1]

I think it will look really nice

 

[Alasse]

Finished the stand finally

 

[bambam1]

looking good. Are you going to put doors on it and make it in to 2 cupboard's?

 

[Alasse]

No it is finished cant add cupboards as this area gets hosed often

 

[bambam1]

aww ye lol

 

[Alasse]

Finally the tank will arrive on Thursday...cant wait!

 

[Alasse]

Updated pic

* i will be painting the visible foam that the tank is sitting on black. I also need to setup the bulkheads in the sump, decide what pump to use and organize hoses etc

 

[Alasse]

I played with some wood in the tank today.....think i've found a look i really like! Bonus, i dont have to go look for new stuff lol. Now that i have it how i want it i dont want to move it back to the pond lol And i cant fill the tank because i've started to mix the DIY substrate and get it in place.....tank now cant be filled until the capping layer is on....

Oh well if the wood dries out too much i'll just have to use rocks to hold it down while it waterlogs up again.....it should be filled by Mon or Tues at the latest, so 4-5 days....I tried for a pic, but way too much reflection, so will wait for dark.

 

[Alasse]

Not dark yet, but managed a pic that gives you an idea of wood placement

 

[ThangaMean]

What kind of fish are you planning to keep?

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[Alasse]

Local natives, rainbows, glass perch, gudgeons, hardyheads

 

[ThangaMean]

Cool :thumbup: wish one day I can have this size tank

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[Abrams96]

That drift wood is perfect. Very nice.

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[Alasse]

Thank you

DIY substrate in and capped. Tank filled

Now i was lazy and didnt wash the 40kg of capping sand lol This will come back and bite me later i know. When i plant it, i will end up with a very cloudy tank for a little while

*a big thanks to my hubby who hung a 3ft light up from the roof just so i could take a pic lol He loves me..................sometimes lol

 

[ThangaMean]

wow the tank looks cool, guess once fish in it is going to be awesome!!!

 

[Fresh2o]

That is a gorgeous tank and that DW is perfect. Looks river-esque.


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[Brookster123]

Alasse!!! How'd I miss this?!?!? That dw is a beast!! I'll be following this like deflategate!!

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