Will this tank be good for a sump/aquarium

Altohombre · 05-13-2008, 02:09 PM

It is a 65g 48"x18"x17x glass tank that was used to hold plants as a terrium.

This would be used as a sump or QT for the future and the price was $40 bucks so it is hard to turn down. What do you experts think?

Varga · 05-13-2008, 02:24 PM

I dont see why not. even though I just picked up a 55 gallon AGA for $20.

lcstorc · 05-13-2008, 02:59 PM

As long as it holds water and doesn't have copper I see no reason why not.

cracker · 05-13-2008, 03:44 PM

Should work very well. nice & long for baffles & decent sized compartments!

Altohombre · 05-14-2008, 12:32 AM

any idea where a good place to buy sump materials is?

Varga · 05-14-2008, 12:34 AM

hardware store

fishnu · 05-14-2008, 12:45 AM

Framing store can cut plexiglass to fit your sump.

AQTCJAK · 05-14-2008, 11:16 AM

if it was designed to be a terrium it would be a good idea to add some additional silicone to strengthn it.

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05-13-2008, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Altohombre Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25 View Gallery Karma Komment	Will this tank be good for a sump/aquarium It is a 65g 48"x18"x17x glass tank that was used to hold plants as a terrium. This would be used as a sump or QT for the future and the price was $40 bucks so it is hard to turn down. What do you experts think?

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Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,710 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Will this tank be good for a sump/aquarium I dont see why not. even though I just picked up a 55 gallon AGA for $20. __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 17,965 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Will this tank be good for a sump/aquarium As long as it holds water and doesn't have copper I see no reason why not. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,716 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Will this tank be good for a sump/aquarium Should work very well. nice & long for baffles & decent sized compartments!

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fishnu Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Will this tank be good for a sump/aquarium Framing store can cut plexiglass to fit your sump. __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Gamma 25w UV; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), Zoas, selected mushrooms (Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, Sarcophyton ...). Looking for mermaid.

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