What is this tank? Anyone??

Darsh85 · 10/15/2018, 12:53 PM

I bought this tank 2nd hand recently and I want to build a stand for it.
What would you call it? I'm going crazy trying to find something similar on Google for ideas!!
Trapezoid, flatback corner, quadrilateral, half hexagon???

Sugar Magnolia · 10/15/2018, 01:09 PM

Sideways.

Gatorfan · 10/15/2018, 01:30 PM

Definitely custom. I would probably just look for/build a rectangular stand that supported the whole tank and just had some extra space in front.

Darsh85 · 10/15/2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Sideways.

Haha oops!

mcgyvr · 10/15/2018, 02:24 PM

It may be for reptiles/terrarium only and not suitable for holding water..
Don't forget about that too..

Darsh85 · 10/15/2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorfan

Definitely custom. I would probably just look for/build a rectangular stand that supported the whole tank and just had some extra space in front.

It's a corner tank but it looks terrible as a corner tank.
I want to have it the way it's in the picture because it looks something like a half hexagon and something a little unique. I agree that would be the easy way out but I can imagine this being a really nice tank with some love and attention :P

Darsh85 · 10/15/2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

It may be for reptiles/terrarium only and not suitable for holding water..
Don't forget about that too..

It holds water

The guy I bought it from told me he used to have some African fish in it. (I didn't understand exactly because my Polish isn't so good)

Anemone · 10/15/2018, 02:58 PM

NOt much out there, but search trapezium fish tank stand.

Kevin

Anemone · 10/15/2018, 02:59 PM

Also,

I wouldn't leave it with water in it in the tub too long; tubs don't have flat bottoms, for the most part, meaning you'll be stressing the seams.

Kevin

Darsh85 · 10/15/2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Anemone

Also,

I wouldn't leave it with water in it in the tub too long; tubs don't have flat bottoms, for the most part, meaning you'll be stressing the seams.

Kevin

Thanks, I know

I put a few towels down, filled it and left it for about 20 minutes and everything was good, but I'm thinking of resealing it because some of the silicone at the top is looking a bit "old".
Thanks i actually got 1 result when I searched trapezium

candymancan · 10/15/2018, 04:31 PM

No offense to anyone but if you guys paid attention in middle school you would know this is called a trapezoid.. GEESH

Darsh85 · 10/15/2018, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by candymancan

No offense to anyone but if you guys paid attention in middle school you would know this is called a trapezoid.. GEESH

Eh, I said that in my original post 🤔

phreeflow · 10/16/2018, 12:02 AM

I owned a couple of those back in the day when those and hexagon tanks were all the rage. Then came pentagon, half moon, rimless, Starfire etc.

It’s called a flat back hexagon tank.

Good luck figuring out how to make a stand for it. I can’t even do rectangular ones so can’t imagine how you’ll build that but I’m always amazed by people’s ingenuity.

Darsh85 · 10/16/2018, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by phreeflow

I owned a couple of those back in the day when those and hexagon tanks were all the rage. Then came pentagon, half moon, rimless, Starfire etc.

It’s called a flat back hexagon tank.

Good luck figuring out how to make a stand for it. I can’t even do rectangular ones so can’t imagine how you’ll build that but I’m always amazed by people’s ingenuity.

It's close but not actually a hexagon tank because it has 4 sides.
However I want to build the stand so it has walls at the side behind it so it looks like a flat back hexagon

phreeflow · 10/16/2018, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Darsh85

It's close but not actually a hexagon tank because it has 4 sides.

However I want to build the stand so it has walls at the side behind it so it looks like a flat back hexagon

Hmmm...had to tilt my head sideways and look at it again closely. I assumed it was a flat back hex but this one’s odd. Never seen anything like it. Haha

Darsh85 · 10/16/2018, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by phreeflow

Hmmm...had to tilt my head sideways and look at it again closely. I assumed it was a flat back hex but this one’s odd. Never seen anything like it. Haha

Yea it's actually a corner tank but I spun it around.

candymancan · 10/16/2018, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Darsh85

Eh, I said that in my original post 🤔

Oh i thought you said trapezoid and 5 other names going which one is it... Because you didnt know..

Nice try though

Darsh85 · 10/16/2018, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by candymancan

Oh i thought you said trapezoid and 5 other names going which one is it... Because you didnt know..

Nice try though

I know the shape of it is a trapezoid but I can't seem to find many tanks the same shape

lifeoffaith · 10/16/2018, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Darsh85

It holds water

The guy I bought it from told me he used to have some African fish in it. (I didn't understand exactly because my Polish isn't so good)

Probably Cichlids.

The tank stand wouldn't be too hard to build, would just take some angle cuts in the frame and top.

Darsh85 · 10/16/2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lifeoffaith

Probably Cichlids.

The tank stand wouldn't be too hard to build, would just take some angle cuts in the frame and top.

Yea I just understood "african" and "beef heart" so probably cichlids haha
I hope so, I've never built one before but it looks pretty simple. I just want it to be strong and have decent accessibility to the sump.

lifeoffaith · 10/16/2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Darsh85

Yea I just understood "african" and "beef heart" so probably cichlids haha
I hope so, I've never built one before but it looks pretty simple. I just want it to be strong and have decent accessibility to the sump.

You'll still want your supports on the "corners." I only put that in quotes because they're not your typical corners. What size is the sump you're planning on using? If it will fit directly under the front squared section of the tank then you could just put one door on the front and then cover the sides. Otherwise you could potentially do three doors, but then your sump will need to be long and thin so may limit you there.

davocean · 10/16/2018, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lifeoffaith

You'll still want your supports on the "corners.".

This is true for trimmed tanks, but this is a trimless flat bottom panel that will need full bottom support.
I'd trace the outline on to a sheet of ply and then build your frame to fit.

lifeoffaith · 10/16/2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by davocean

This is true for trimmed tanks, but this is a trimless flat bottom panel that will need full bottom support.
I'd trace the outline on to a sheet of ply and then build your frame to fit.

Yes, true, I was talking about the upright supports underneath the plywood on top.

Darsh85 · 10/16/2018, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lifeoffaith

You'll still want your supports on the "corners." I only put that in quotes because they're not your typical corners. What size is the sump you're planning on using? If it will fit directly under the front squared section of the tank then you could just put one door on the front and then cover the sides. Otherwise you could potentially do three doors, but then your sump will need to be long and thin so may limit you there.

This is a real diy project for me so my sump will be something suitable that I find 2nd hand. However, I'm thinking if I give myself a few inches at the back I should be able to fit a 24" long in there.
Instead of doors I might just do removable covers.

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Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	NOt much out there, but search trapezium fish tank stand. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

10/15/2018, 02:59 PM	#9
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	Also, I wouldn't leave it with water in it in the tub too long; tubs don't have flat bottoms, for the most part, meaning you'll be stressing the seams. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

10/15/2018, 04:31 PM	#11
candymancan Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 124	No offense to anyone but if you guys paid attention in middle school you would know this is called a trapezoid.. GEESH

10/16/2018, 12:02 AM	#13
phreeflow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal Posts: 95	I owned a couple of those back in the day when those and hexagon tanks were all the rage. Then came pentagon, half moon, rimless, Starfire etc. It’s called a flat back hexagon tank. Good luck figuring out how to make a stand for it. I can’t even do rectangular ones so can’t imagine how you’ll build that but I’m always amazed by people’s ingenuity.