3.5k budget

ponda · 12/13/2013, 03:00 PM

what kind of setup should i get? i need to keep it under 100lbs? i live in an apartment

thegrun · 12/13/2013, 03:04 PM

Perhaps an 8 gallon nano? I can't imagine why you couldn't go up to a 40 gallon system but you are in the 500 pound range with a 40.

Allmost · 12/13/2013, 03:07 PM

apartment here too ... see my tanks below ..

go with a 40 gallon breeder, or a 65G. try to get the tank and sump and stand 2nd hand.

ponda · 12/13/2013, 03:08 PM

100gallons excuse me* :-0
right now i have a 29 gallon biocube
and i want the longest most shallow tank you guys recommend

Allmost · 12/13/2013, 03:09 PM

that depends on your space then ... how long is the longest wall ? how wide can u go ?

but a nice custom tank will take half your budget ...

ponda · 12/13/2013, 03:15 PM

who makes good custom glass tanks?
i can go a little higher budget if need 2
walls about 8 feet long

Allmost · 12/13/2013, 03:19 PM

depends on where you live ... miracles aquarium is one of the best, but in Canada, Ontario.

something like 6 by 3 by like 18-20" would look awesome !

timmykotanks · 12/13/2013, 09:15 PM

Miracle's do have great looking tanks but I'd wager the tank that would take almost your whole budget... I had them price me a 45x24x18 tall and that was going to cost me around 2k...

beautiful tanks though

FullBoreReefer · 12/13/2013, 10:57 PM

Look at glasscages.com. Some like them, some dont. I went with their custom 95gal(true90gal). 36x24x25(24"WL) for a custom wall in my basement. They have all sorts of sizes and options, drilled, non-drilled, stands, no stands, glass, acrylic, etc.

My setup from them...

36x24x25 glass tank - $372
Reef ready(glass wall overflow and drilled) - $75
Black acrylic overflow cover to protect glass overflow - $35(per cover, i needed only one)
Glass tops - $35(they talked me into but i no longer use them)
Bulkheads - $30(guaranteed correct size)

Total before shipping $547

casey187 · 12/13/2013, 11:15 PM

you could set up a sweet 180 with 3.5k. not as shallow and pretty standard but they can be really nice.

jerpa · 12/13/2013, 11:21 PM

You could look into the Innovative Marine Nuvo Shallow Reef 120. They look interesting.

jamesbaur13 · 12/13/2013, 11:26 PM

You need to ask yourself 1 question... what are you trying to keep alive and thriving in your tank?

Without that answer you might as well give me the 3.5k

Sk8r · 12/14/2013, 01:13 AM

A fully loaded doublewide fridge can weight about 2000 lbs according to an internet lookup. 2 stout friends having a conversation can weigh 500 lbs. You're ok with 500 lbs if you situate your tank near a corner and on a 'loadbearing' wall, ie, a main or outside wall that actually reaches the ground, not just a 'floating wall' that's put in to break up space.

jamesbaur13 · 12/14/2013, 02:08 AM

oops

jamesbaur13 · 12/14/2013, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8r

2 stout friends having a conversation can weigh 500 lbs.

So you're saying "stout" people should avoid non-load bearing walls?

That's the problem with apartments, the fatty's keep falling through the floor.

12/13/2013, 03:00 PM	#1
ponda Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 293	3.5k budget what kind of setup should i get? i need to keep it under 100lbs? i live in an apartment

12/13/2013, 10:57 PM	#9
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	Look at glasscages.com. Some like them, some dont. I went with their custom 95gal(true90gal). 36x24x25(24"WL) for a custom wall in my basement. They have all sorts of sizes and options, drilled, non-drilled, stands, no stands, glass, acrylic, etc. My setup from them... 36x24x25 glass tank - $372 Reef ready(glass wall overflow and drilled) - $75 Black acrylic overflow cover to protect glass overflow - $35(per cover, i needed only one) Glass tops - $35(they talked me into but i no longer use them) Bulkheads - $30(guaranteed correct size) Total before shipping $547 __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016. Last edited by FullBoreReefer; 12/13/2013 at 11:06 PM.

12/13/2013, 11:21 PM	#11
jerpa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,174	You could look into the Innovative Marine Nuvo Shallow Reef 120. They look interesting. __________________ Jer Current Tank Info: 40b basement sump, 40b refugium, 30g frag

12/13/2013, 11:26 PM	#12
jamesbaur13 Apsiring Alhcohlolic Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 772	You need to ask yourself 1 question... what are you trying to keep alive and thriving in your tank? Without that answer you might as well give me the 3.5k __________________ 120G AGA Dual Overflow, 40G B Sump, SRO-2000int, 2 Eheim 200w Heater, Eheim 1262 Return, BRS C & GFO React., BR-1000ss Biopellet React., Tunze 5017 ATO, 2 MP-40wes, DIY 76LED (36RB,24NW,6B,6CW,4Moon) Last edited by jamesbaur13; 12/14/2013 at 12:16 AM.

12/14/2013, 01:13 AM	#13
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	A fully loaded doublewide fridge can weight about 2000 lbs according to an internet lookup. 2 stout friends having a conversation can weigh 500 lbs. You're ok with 500 lbs if you situate your tank near a corner and on a 'loadbearing' wall, ie, a main or outside wall that actually reaches the ground, not just a 'floating wall' that's put in to break up space. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/13/2013, 03:04 PM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Perhaps an 8 gallon nano? I can't imagine why you couldn't go up to a 40 gallon system but you are in the 500 pound range with a 40.

12/13/2013, 03:07 PM	#3
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	apartment here too ... see my tanks below .. go with a 40 gallon breeder, or a 65G. try to get the tank and sump and stand 2nd hand.

12/13/2013, 03:08 PM	#4
ponda Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 293	100gallons excuse me* :-0 right now i have a 29 gallon biocube and i want the longest most shallow tank you guys recommend

12/13/2013, 03:09 PM	#5
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	that depends on your space then ... how long is the longest wall ? how wide can u go ? but a nice custom tank will take half your budget ...

12/13/2013, 03:15 PM	#6
ponda Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 293	who makes good custom glass tanks? i can go a little higher budget if need 2 walls about 8 feet long

12/13/2013, 03:19 PM	#7
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	depends on where you live ... miracles aquarium is one of the best, but in Canada, Ontario. something like 6 by 3 by like 18-20" would look awesome !

12/13/2013, 09:15 PM	#8
timmykotanks Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 34	Miracle's do have great looking tanks but I'd wager the tank that would take almost your whole budget... I had them price me a 45x24x18 tall and that was going to cost me around 2k... beautiful tanks though

12/13/2013, 11:15 PM	#10
casey187 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 52	you could set up a sweet 180 with 3.5k. not as shallow and pretty standard but they can be really nice.

12/14/2013, 02:08 AM	#14
jamesbaur13 Apsiring Alhcohlolic Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 772	oops __________________ 120G AGA Dual Overflow, 40G B Sump, SRO-2000int, 2 Eheim 200w Heater, Eheim 1262 Return, BRS C & GFO React., BR-1000ss Biopellet React., Tunze 5017 ATO, 2 MP-40wes, DIY 76LED (36RB,24NW,6B,6CW,4Moon) Last edited by jamesbaur13; 12/14/2013 at 02:24 AM.