Michigan Cichlid Association
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SKISWETPETS on January 12, 2012, 10:32:38 PM
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After reading the thread earlier with the 8ft tank talk, im wondering what the normal gallon size is, or most common of the 8ft tank. ??? Just wondering... And if you have one, how about a pic or two of it. I have a 6ft tank, Have had it for a while, but maybe its time to step it up a bit... 8) 8)
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Here is a site for you to check out, Tanks (http://www.greatlakesaquariums.com/aquarium/glass-aquarium/completeaqlist.aspx). At the bottom of that page they list typical sizes for 8 foot tanks. Hope this helps.
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Go big - 96x30
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Just make sure it will go in your doorway.
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Just make sure it will go in your doorway.
If your dedicated enough to get an 8 footer, you should be dedicated enough to cut a hole in the wall. Hahaha.
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After reading the thread earlier with the 8ft tank talk, im wondering what the normal gallon size is, or most common of the 8ft tank. ???
Most common IMO would be a 240 gallon (specifically a 240L). 300 gallons are second most IMO.
Here's another link if you want to see more on tank sizing:
http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=2
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Mine is 300 gallons. 8 ft long x 2 ft. deep by 2.5 feet tall. I choose the taller tank because it's more of a show piece in my basement. With the stand it's almost 6 feet tall so it really makes for excellent viewing. Many hobbiests like the 30 inch deep instead if their housing large cichlids or catfish.
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After reading the thread earlier with the 8ft tank talk, im wondering what the normal gallon size is, or most common of the 8ft tank. ???
Most common IMO would be a 240 gallon (specifically a 240L). 300 gallons are second most IMO.
Here's another link if you want to see more on tank sizing:
http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=2
Go with this one: 340 Gal. 130 x 25 1/2 x 24 1/2 Tall $1455. I know its more than 8 feet, but you will be the envy of all your aquarium buddies.
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Many hobbiests like the 30 inch deep instead if their housing large cichlids or catfish.
... and if they like getting their sleeves wet whenever they have to reach something at the bottom. ;D
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I had a 30" tall tank, I will never have another one. Short armed person like my self could get there head wet!
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Thanks for the info guys... Gonna have to wait now, i just went and picked up a 75gal... ;D ;D I couldn't pass it up... ;)
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Sooo i ran the idea of an 8ft tank past the wife... :P :P And she didn't say no, her response was "That would look awesome".. I do have a wall it would fit one here in the basement... The problem would be finding volenteers to help me move it into the basement. That is where the challenge would be... ??? ???
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Just make sure it will go in your doorway.
As long as it's a straight shot into the house, you shouldn't have a problem with the width at 30"
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Sooo i ran the idea of an 8ft tank past the wife... :P :P And she didn't say no, her response was "That would look awesome".. I do have a wall it would fit one here in the basement... The problem would be finding volenteers to help me move it into the basement. That is where the challenge would be... ??? ???
Hire movers. ;)
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Go acrylic. :D
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Go acrylic. :D
8' glass tank would be insane.
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Go acrylic. :D
8' glass tank would be insane.
Hmmmm maybe this would be the time to possibly try my hand at building a plywood tank... ??? I do alread have glass that i could use for the front... My only real concern is what product to use to seal the inside. I do the build and have the wrong product on the inside. Any info in this area? ???
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http://www.rubberizeit.com/ (http://www.rubberizeit.com/)
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In regard to moving the tank into the house, when mine was delivered the guy came equipped with these suction cup "handles" that we used one on each side. Four of us moved an 8 ft. acrylic with relative ease because these handles made leveraging the weight so much easier. He said he got them at Harbor Freight.
If you can possibly have an 8 footer, I would encourage you to go for it. It's really a whole new fish keeping experience. For africans they can set up nice sized territories so it's possible to have more than one male of the same species in the tank without them getting pounded. For larger American cichlids, I was amazed at how well everyone behaved with the extra space and the chance to have their own personal space.
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There are a lot of options for sealing, but this product is supposedly the primer sealer of choice.
Pond Armor (http://www.pondarmor.com/), the advantage of this product is that you can get it in different colors, much like painting your glass. I have read that building a tank really doesn't make much sense til your getting into the really large sizes, but I have thought of doing it sometime just to make a unique piece.
If you decide to buy a tank, I would vote for acrylic too. Glass would be to heavy to move imo.
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Yes, acrylic or build your own would be the best ways to go. I've read that Pond Armor is good stuff. Lots of builds with it on MFK. I may even take a stab at it one day. If I do I won't stop at a "silly little 8 footer" though. :P
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Yes, acrylic or build your own would be the best ways to go. I've read that Pond Armor is good stuff. Lots of builds with it on MFK. I may even take a stab at it one day. If I do I won't stop at a "silly little 8 footer" though. :P
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