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07/31/2008, 11:13 AM
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600 gallon Tank build...
Hello:
I am in the process of ordering a very large rimless tank. ~600 gallons in the display from what the dimensions look like... This is the blueprint of the loft, its a 4 story apartment with LOTS of open area.  The tank will be an "L" shaped tank with the following dimensions: On the long side of the L it will be: 144 inches long 30 inches wide 24 inches high On the short side of the L it will be: 72 inches long 30 inches wide 24 inches high Net gallons should be a little under 600 gallons total. The tank will be installed this December/January as soon as I move to my new Loft. While I know its still a bit early to ask this question, I want to make absolutely sure I put enough thought into this decision. What lifestock would you put in this tank to make it completely spectacular keeping in mind that it is a rimless tank that is meant to be viewed from the TOP as well as from the Side of the tank? I will kick this off by posting my first thoughts on lifestock here.. - Wobbygong Shark or Black Banded - Sting Ray (undefined for now) - Some Triggerfish (crosshatch, niger and some others) - Dogface Pufferfish and some others - Banana Eel - 5-7 yellow tangs While I do understand that some of these animals are not exactly compatible (triggers vs sharks) and others might choose to jump out of the tank (banana eel) I feel somewhat confident that because of the size of the tank it might actually work... I hope to hear your feedback and I will surely keep you guys posted as this project develops. Regards, Estefano P.S. I will continually edit this first post with the newest information as it comes up  [IMG]
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07/31/2008, 11:13 AM
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07/31/2008, 11:14 AM
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07/31/2008, 11:33 AM
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Looks like you plan on a FOWL tank. More detail on location of the tank in your new place?
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07/31/2008, 11:49 AM
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FOWLR
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I must admit that I am a "mostly fish" kinda guy... I do like some corals but I will be the first to admit to not liking the "overflowing with coral to the point I cant see the sandbed" tanks that are so popular these days... With that said... I wanted to get some suggestions to what corals and fish I "could" maybe be able to put in there and like I said before this is by no means a final outline of the livestock I will be placing in this tank. If the puffers/triggers gotta go cause they will eat everything in sight... then so be it! I will add some snippets of the blueprints on my first post for you guys to look at. Keep the feedback comming! I am interested in hearing what you guys think! Regards, Estefano |
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07/31/2008, 12:15 PM
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Blueprints
Hello:
Ok,.. I guess you cant edit your posts on this forum... so I will just have to create a new post. Here is the blueprint to the first floor of the 4 story loft.  Regards, E |
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07/31/2008, 03:32 PM
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your tank isnt wide enough for a wobbegong, maybe a cortez ray, but thats it. would be great for tangs or angels but def not a good tank size for elasmobranches...
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