Super built in tank

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bizarrethi
 
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Super built in tank

by bizarrethi

I am in the process of building in the coolest fish tank. It's 240 gallons, 8' long, 2' x 2'. Both of the ends are poking out different walls (i only have one finished). The main body is in my living room. That side is not complete but will have cabinets all around. I got it custom made from http://www.walltanks.com and there is a helpful forum at http://www.bizarreaquariums.com. Check out my pics, any suggestions, I will post more as I finish more of it!


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I just want to add some more pictures I took of plumbing etc. I have hot and cold going to a float but I also ran a cold pipe in that I use to start my siphon which goes to a drain under the tank.

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water float going in and siphone
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my coolest fish and diy cement background
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this will have cabinet built around
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small end framed into wall


bizarrethi
 
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Re: Super built in tank

by bizarrethi

I just want to add a picture of the supports I added in the basement. This tank is 240 gallons so it weights over 1 ton and is on the main floor. So I added a 2' x 6' stud wall underneath with bottom piece made out of pressure treated wood.
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natalie265
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Re: Super built in tank

by natalie265

Very cool! I love how you framed a window around one end of the tank! Nice touch!


yasherkoach
 
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Re: Super built in tank

by yasherkoach

this is one of a kind tank...superb!

Super built in tank

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