Building a 1700 gallon Shark Tank by black tip
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Just found this article and WOW! Joe, now that you have had the tank up a bit, have you had any issues with the construction that you would share? I was wondering especially about the wood and how it is lasting. I know the fittings should be fine.
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This tank is inspiring! I wish that I didn't live in Hawaii.... you see... we have a pest called termites....
tiersmoke92555;1070800; said:
A little reading? I Want to say this tank was a sweet one, too bad it had to go... You folks asking for new picks, may want to re-read the thread, the OP only posted twice. The original post then a single update, post #78 on 5-29-07.....holmes14;1438230; said:
black tip;887009; said:First off, a big thank you to everyone who has complimented my tank! The tank was truly a joy to own, and was problem free the whole time.
As it turns out, my family outgrew our old home before the sharks outgrew the tank! It was time to move, and I couldn't take it with me. I'd always known that the tank would be "hit or miss" when it was time to sell the house. Many people who came to see the house were intimidated by the tank. Most felt it would be too much work to care for. I made it known that I would be willing to remove the tank before sale, but the buyer decided they wanted to keep it.
A few months later, the buyer contacted me looking to get rid of the sharks. Seems they decided they would rather have the floor space, than the tank. The sharks were given to a local shark enthusiast with many years of experience, and multiple tanks. I contacted Phixer (also local) and told him where he could find lots of parts for free, if he'd be willing to tear down the tank.
The tank was tore down, and as they say, the rest is history.
I cannot believe some of the post's on this forum - really amazing stuff.
I've seem some large all glass tanks, but here it seems concrete or plywood is the way to go.
Seeing the plywood shark tank take shape made for an interesting read. I was wondering though - With the many wooden beams crossing the top of the tank, how will the shark been re housed to a larger tank in the future?
About 10 years ago I owned a 6ft fish tank, all glass marine set up. The largest fish was a great looking lipstick tang what was a good 7 inches long (he/she was only 3inches when first purched) and seemed like a monster fish, but nothing (size wise) compared to many of the fish on show here on this forum.
Edit: Just anwsered my own question - Read the post above.
I've seem some large all glass tanks, but here it seems concrete or plywood is the way to go.
Seeing the plywood shark tank take shape made for an interesting read. I was wondering though - With the many wooden beams crossing the top of the tank, how will the shark been re housed to a larger tank in the future?
About 10 years ago I owned a 6ft fish tank, all glass marine set up. The largest fish was a great looking lipstick tang what was a good 7 inches long (he/she was only 3inches when first purched) and seemed like a monster fish, but nothing (size wise) compared to many of the fish on show here on this forum.
Edit: Just anwsered my own question - Read the post above.
