trying to find an "orignal" 20-30 gallon

[supermarvin76]

I am in the planning stages of a nano. I would like to find an "original" 20-30 gallon tank. I would like it to be wide front to back, but am open to hear any idea.

Links would be cool as well.

Thanks.

 

[sir_dudeguy]

what do you mean by "original"? Like a unique one? One where someone made it completely different than others? Or do you mean you are having trouble finding a "regular" 20-30 gallon tank?

 

[supermarvin76]

Sorry for the confusion. I am looking for one that is different than the usual. I don't really know what I am looking for, just know that I don't want the average run of the mill tank.

Thanks

 

[Flobex]

I'd say try your hand at building one. Then you could really stetch your imagination.

 

[Henry22]

40 breeder, those are wide to front. I also believe they have 30 breeders.

 

[sir_dudeguy]

so you're lookin for something thats oddly shaped? Or you're lookin for unique stuff IN the tank?

 

[sir_dudeguy]

lol if you want an original looking tank, look here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...=220028703435%09&fvi=1&item=220028703435&rd=1

 

[amiricle]

hahaha thats awsome sir_dudeguy

 

[JC VT]

http://www.asplashoflife.com/ZeroGallery.html

 

[supermarvin76]

http://www.asplashoflife.com/ZeroGallery.html

I really, really like these tanks. These tanks are PERFECT!!! I would like one of the 30 gallon tanks, but for some reason I just can't see spending $2.500 for just the tank. Maybe some day, but not anytime soon.

I would like to hear from more people please.

The quest contiunes.....

 

[amiricle]

wow those tanks are amazing! i want to try a DIY tank with an overflow like that.

 

[Unclemustang]

Well, when I decided to move to a much smaller tank I selected a 30 gallon cube. I built the hood and stand myself. I put the stand on 2 1/2 inch casters, so I can actually roll the tank around the room. I've also had hex tanks, but I find that the cube gives you an undistorted view. The best part is these tanks are cheap and easy to get.

My 2 copper

 

[sir_dudeguy]

IDK how strong the casters/wheels are...but i'd be kinda weary about putting a tank on wheels. A small tank like 30g can way pretty dang heavy...a lot heavier than most people thats for sure.

 

[supermarvin76]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8224819#post8224819 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by amiricle
wow those tanks are amazing! i want to try a DIY tank with an overflow like that.

I would be interested in that as well. I think that you would need to plan the stand along with that. I wounder what the evaportaion levels are like with those tanks.

....still looking for the perfect (affordable) unique tank

 

[mister crabs]

careful with the casters....unless they are heavy duty furniture moving type casters with a weight rating i would just lose em. a full 30 gallon cube with rock can weigh in at around 350-400lbs. i was planning casters in my 40 stretch hex but had nightmares of one caster (or more) buckling and all of my money hitting the carpet...lol

 

[supermarvin76]

OK....back on topic please.....anyone have any suggestions about a unique and affordlable 20-30 gallon?

Thanks

 

[sir_dudeguy]

i've got a 28 gallon tank...except its 5 feet long, only a foot tall, and only 9.5 inches front to back. As soon as i move out, i'm gonna try and recilicone it and turn it to a reef. (neighbor gave it to me w/bad seems). But that tank would be extremely easy to light and everything. You'd be able to keep quite a few of the littler species..