Looking Great, also tagging along for the ride and see what the end result is. What size glass did you end up going for?
Nice fish!!! I have just read through the whole post as i am interested in keeping these one day and man what a journey you have been on. Thanks...
Very nice tank!!
Condolences! :goodnight:
Wow, nice fish!
Nice, sounds like it is going to be amazing. Post some pics :) I am also in the process of doing my DIY aquarium and i just had my base glass...
Lol, not too bad, my local glass cutter guy (don't know the official name) wanted to charge me R100 a hole (x 4 holes) to drill through 12mm...
Make sure they line up! Wouldn't want scew holes :) My 2 cents worth :cheesy:
Thanks all for the info :) @Shrimp lover - I have done that, i having bracing on the bottom and on the top. So yes it should be sturdy enough....
Oh ok, thanks for clarifying, then i have normal base and styrofoam base it is! :bigsmile:
Lol, no worries, i agree if it was 800 high i would need 2 pieces on the glass on the bottom. Cool beans, thanks for the info. Floating base?...
Thanks, it is fun building my own tank and a fun way to get into the hobby. It was a lot of work and still more to do but it's worth it. I...
Will a piece of wood not give the same sort of support? Not as strong i know but not strong enough like that?
Hi all, So my dilemma, i have built my own aquarium (1500mm x 800mm deep and 550mm high), 12mm thick glass. I have drilled 4 x 50mm holes drilled...
Indeed, i think with any sort of knowledge in the hobby you are in danger of wasting your money in a spur of the moment purchase. I find that in...
Interesting, thank you!
Do you blame him? When you look that good you have to flaunt it :) Education in this subject is key. I think research is a must and what better...
Ok interesting. So more based on the fact you are scared people will mistreat or underestimate the care needed to look after these guys that you...
Lol, true story, all i want to do is finish the project tonight and get it running. But as we always say, Rome wasn't built in a day. I am...
Thank you for that Marco, some very interesting insight into the hobby. Your work into Discus and all the work that you do into the hobby are...
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