My Tank Build 55 Gal

dwilliams87 · Aug 22, 2013

Nice, looks really good.

FishNFrags · Aug 23, 2013

Well the progress today was not good. :sad: Just an FYI guys I was told today that most of your major aquarium glass companies (Aqueon, Marineland and Tetra) are now only making 55 Gals out of all tempered glass including all sides. I found that out very quickly today while trying to drill my 55. I have drilled many glass aquariums before, maybe like 30 times, so this wasn't my first rodeo. So now I have to decide how to proceed with my build because 55 doesn't seem to be an option anymore. Unless I want to use hang on the back overflows and returns. Which I don't! Here's todays result.

TankedNTn · Aug 23, 2013

Looks like you might get that upgrade sooner rather than later.

poolkeeper1 · Aug 23, 2013

FishNFrags said:
Well the progress today was not good. :sad: Just an FYI guys I was told today that most of your major aquarium glass companies (Aqueon, Marineland and Tetra) are now only making 55 Gals out of all tempered glass including all sides. I found that out very quickly today while trying to drill my 55. I have drilled many glass aquariums before, maybe like 30 times, so this wasn't my first rodeo. So now I have to decide how to proceed with my build because 55 doesn't seem to be an option anymore. Unless I want to use hang on the back overflows and returns. Which I don't! Here's todays result.

And i thought i was having a bad day! Man that stinks sorry for your misfortune, Maybe something better was in the cards for your tank upgrade...
Bill

Volitans67 · Aug 23, 2013

FishNFrags said:
Well the progress today was not good. :sad: Just an FYI guys I was told today that most of your major aquarium glass companies (Aqueon, Marineland and Tetra) are now only making 55 Gals out of all tempered glass including all sides. I found that out very quickly today while trying to drill my 55. I have drilled many glass aquariums before, maybe like 30 times, so this wasn't my first rodeo. So now I have to decide how to proceed with my build because 55 doesn't seem to be an option anymore. Unless I want to use hang on the back overflows and returns. Which I don't! Here's todays result.

What a bummer, sorry to see it Bob! I'm in Hermitage as well, let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

FishNFrags · Aug 23, 2013

Yep. Ok now I have decided to go with a 75 gallon because they can be drilled. But I have a question. I'm putting this tank up stairs in the bonus room. House was built 12 years ago. Do I need to be concerned about weight with a 75 gallon? Cause I have no way of knowing which way the floor joist are running. I believe they are running vertical to the wall I plan on putting tank on. The stand I built is 62" x 25" so it should spread it over the area. I have verified that floor joist are 2 X 10's used. I'm pretty sure total weight will end up around 950-1000 lbs in set up.

dwilliams87 · Aug 23, 2013

Lanaandjim has a 75 with corner overflows for sale. I've seen it. Its nice.

FishNFrags · Aug 23, 2013

What kind of tank? How do I get ahold of them?

Tennsquire · Aug 24, 2013

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member.php?u=23803

KingOfPain86 · Aug 24, 2013

As far as your floor joist go. Use a stud finder to figure out which way they run.

FishNFrags · Aug 25, 2013

Well I picked up a 75 gallon acrylic this evening, so time to get resumed on this build. I have to finish the stand and start putting things together. I have everything here at the house now, except my ATS that won't be shipped until 9/9/13. So I should have it up and running way before that. Humm went from a 40 gal to 55 gal to 75 gal before it even up. Funny how that works huh?

dwilliams87 · Aug 26, 2013

I think you'll be very happy with that tank. I wish I would have thought about it and I would have told you to swing by my place while you were down. I only live about 5 miles from them. Actually 5 miles towards your way.

FishNFrags · Aug 26, 2013

After looking close at this tank in the sun light, might not sure it is acrylic. Looks and is built more like a glass tank. I mean I don't care if it is glass. But It's kind of weird. I looked on Glass cages web site and They don't list a tank these dimensions in Glass. Anyway it's no big deal. It's a Reef ready tank, that's all I care about. But I think I'll redo the silicone in the corners. So one more extra day

Would have been great to stop by your place Daniel, maybe next time.