dynax Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Had 3 tanks when I was growing up at home and had a smallish one about 15 years ago, but now that I am settled thinking about starting up again with a freshwater tropical. I have an alcove that I can utilise and will accommodate a 300/350 litre tank I could push it to 400 if I go taller, the space is 1400mm wide and 500mm deep and is shaded from the window by the chimney breast, it will be about 3ft away from a radiator but I don't have the heating on very often and usually the room stat is set at 20/22C, so a few degrees below what the tank temp will be. Had a look online but I want to try and avoid the so called starter tanks, I have set a budget of about £1000 for the tank and accessories not including dressing the tank and stocking it, I will build my own stand for it, this is a long term project that will take a few months to develop and looking at getting it ready for stocking by xmas, as it is a present to myself. So can any current active members recommend any companies or brands for equipment etc, also any guides that people have found useful, many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Eheim. for equipment. 300L will need a big filter. Shame you are a bit distant and want to build your own stand. Look at what I have standing empty, just not got round to putting it up for sale yet. A 300L Eheim Incpiria The same as the main subject of this video. Edited July 11, 2021 by Gerontious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Juwel products are also good value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 @Gerontious Thanks but not really suitable, I want a low level setup the max height from floor to top of tank is 41 inches, which would allow me a 600mm tall tank and let me make the most use of the 1500mm length I have wall to chimney breast I want to keep it below the dado. Here is a photo of the space, the sofa will be moved and that area will be left open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Going 600 high and 1400 width will give me a 400 litre tank and leave either side 50mm free for cables and pipes etc and enough storage underneath. Think a visit to some places might be in order and make a shortlist of species to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Low level aquariums present their own problems, especially when it comes to filtration. you will more than likely have to use internals. Are you considering the tank to be 'wall to wall' - fill the space. And be lidded? Edited July 11, 2021 by Gerontious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Gerontious said: Low level aquariums present their own problems, especially when it comes to filtration. you will more than likely have to use internals. Are you considering the tank to be 'wall to wall' - fill the space. And be lidded? Just come back from a local specialist shop, they will get back to me with a price for a custom made tank, but I will have to make some slight compromises to fit in the filtration so it will end up being a bit higher but not by much, tbh that was just me being a little picky about it, but if it has to higher then so be it. It will be lidded but I will be making that myself, the tank itself will have glass sliders, there will be a 50mm gap each side between the tank and wall to allow for pipe work and cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 I will see what price the tank will be but I am considering building it myself out of plywood and timber and lining it with acrylic sheet, not sure whether to use glass for the front or stick with acrylic though, need to think about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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