BAD ***$$$$$ 500 gal setup 8'x5x20" ALOT of pics

NixMix

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That's incredible! I'm sooo jealous. Anyway... I subbed too. Great job! I think I'm goign to start begging for one from my bf.... lol
 

sponger_2

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backinaction365;4585133; said:
Where in the apartment will it go?
its pretty much right in the living room. It wont fit anywhere else. :D

kjfan1;4585140; said:
Make it a center piece please. Breed millions of guppies. lol.
lol, actually they would prob last in the tank with the other fish im putting in.
 

Natalie

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Looks great with the painted bottom! How are you going to do maintenance on a tank with that footprint? You'd have to have either a ladder or a pulley system to suspend yourself over the tank. ;)
 

sponger_2

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Natalie;4585227; said:
Looks great with the painted bottom! How are you going to do maintenance on a tank with that footprint? You'd have to have either a ladder or a pulley system to suspend yourself over the tank. ;)
I will be able to access the tank from all sides. The tank will be centered along the wall. Also the top of the tank will be 53" high. I will have a canopy on it, but it will be built just like this, but for WAY cheaper: http://steelaquariumstands.com/
He wanted $2000+ for the stand, and $2000+ for the cabinetry. HA HA, my stand will be made for less than $500.
 

DaveB

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Why paint the bottom, which will be covered with sand, but not the back or side?

I can't believe you let her take the time to brush that twice instead of going out to get a roller, btw. That was mean!

Will you be figuring out a way to cover up the sides since there's a visible overflow and the plumbing/holes? That presents a minor design challenge, but it could also just be done with a nice wide piece of fluted moulding to frame the entire unit, which would class it up quite a bit.

I also wonder how you plan to put a lid on that giant space. Kind of amazing it doesn't have cross pieces...
 

gveng

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DaveB;4585685; said:
Why paint the bottom, which will be covered with sand, but not the back or side?
i'm guessing he's going to keep it barebottom? that would be A LOT of sand...
 
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