96"x 36"x 30"

[Lucuetus]

Hello Chaps,

I'm thinking of having a 96"x 36"x 30" aquarium made, I've had some quotes for acrylic and I think this is the way to go.

I've kept a small marine setup for the last 5years or so, but would like to go big time, not wanting to try marine's at this scale

it's time to research the tropical way.

I'm thinking of a weir at one end dumping into a sump setup (as my salty setup) as tropical's don't have the help from live-rock

is it a trickle tower with bio-balls? a uv light? anything else? I'm thinking 2 return pumps each corner at the other end.

LCD lighting looks to be a good choice, no heat, cheep to run (carbon footprint and all that), and less evaporation.

I've done some digging about, but find the shops I've approached just seem to want to sell me expensive stuff they have

gathering dust on their shelves, rather than what I may necessary actually need.

You Peep's have and are doing it, so any help, pointers would be much appreciated.

Regards.

 

[russ1979]

Hello Chaps,

I'm thinking of having a 96"x 36"x 30" aquarium made, I've had some quotes for acrylic and I think this is the way to go.

I've kept a small marine setup for the last 5years or so, but would like to go big time, not wanting to try marine's at this scale

it's time to research the tropical way.

I'm thinking of a weir at one end dumping into a sump setup (as my salty setup) as tropical's don't have the help from live-rock

is it a trickle tower with bio-balls? a uv light? anything else? I'm thinking 2 return pumps each corner at the other end.

LCD lighting looks to be a good choice, no heat, cheep to run (carbon footprint and all that), and less evaporation.

I've done some digging about, but find the shops I've approached just seem to want to sell me expensive stuff they have

gathering dust on their shelves, rather than what I may necessary actually need.

You Peep's have and are doing it, so any help, pointers would be much appreciated.

why acrylic mate

Regards.

 

[ox5477]

Thats quite a tank. roughly 450US gallons..... pretty much you can prob house 98% of things sold in the trade.

The internet is key I find when trying to find exactly what you want. eBay has some good deals if you know exactly what equiptment you want and if you can't find things there... there are online shops like Big Al's online that has a pretty good selection. if you search long enough you can prob find some speciality online shops that would have a speciality item that you might be looking for.

Whatever you decide to do, start-up a tank build thread as I'm sure most members on TFF would love to see how things progress and the end product

Ox

 

[Lucuetus]

why acrylic mate

Thanks for the reply's!

Acrylic, because it was cheaper than glass option and lighter, easier to site?

374 UK Gallons I think, I am hoping to post all my progress as I go.

Big Al's, is the wrong side of the pond and what is $

(LCD what a dick!) LED lighting I meant, anyone use it?

What I'm basically looking for is help with large scale equipment, I'm hoping not to have 3 or 4 of something

but just the 1 of something that easily does the job, if that makes sense?

Like I'm going to need a pump that pumps about 7000litres per hour up a large bore 50mm pipe at least 2meters high.

Also big fish, from where? shops only sell small species it seems.

Regards.

 

[minxfishy]

I cant help with your questions, however, I would like to say, Im green with envy, Oh to be able to have a tank that size.

Good luck with it and I would love to see pictures when its up and running