I really need help!

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schigara
 
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I really need help!

by schigara

I'm low on cash but I seriously want to upgrade the size of my tank.

I know I need psychological help and that's beyond the scope of an internet forum but here's my quandary. I am bored with my current system. There's nothing to fix or even closely monitor anymore. Everything is growing very nicely but in the 75g, I have run out of room for all the SPS I want.

I can let this system run and grow for the next 2-5 years and frag accordingly but it's just not the size tank I always wanted.

I am a SPS coral guy first but I really have a desire for an Achilles Tang and a tank large enough to support one.

So, on a budget, I have room enough for a tank measuring 84"long x 30"deep x 24" tall which would yield about 250G. I don't want to spend a grand or more just on the tank, as I can build it myself.

My question to you guys is? Who has actually built their own tank and how much did the materials cost? I am open to either glass or acrylic. The only reason I am stopping at 24" tall is to save money and get two pieces per sheet, if I go with acrylic.


puffedupseagull
 
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by puffedupseagull

my mate made my tank and it was done quite cheap. just make sure you use the right size glass.
Options are endless if you can do it


blueshoes2208
 
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by blueshoes2208

wow..... prime example of how this hobby is as serious as warcraft..... perhaps we should start a fund to help schig out.... i dont think ive ever heard him ask for help......


Deltasigpony3648
 
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by Deltasigpony3648

hey where do you live cuz i have a nice acrylic retailer that was dirt cheep


nicholas542
 
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by nicholas542

I've always wanted to build my own tank. When I upgrade to a 150 Gallon I want to make one that is about 24" tall, but I want it to be a wide tank kind of like a breeder. The only thing that has kept me from trying is the fear of not sealing it up right and having the whole tank explode apart.


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

i will build a monster tank one of these days


but to be quit honest with you schigara............by the time you get good quality plywood {apple ply is the best @ 170.00 a sheet} the stainless hardware glue caulk and then epoxies you will spend between 1000-1500 on a 200-300 gallon tank.......ive priced options 6 ways to tuesday and theres just no way around it

i priced a 24 x 96 inch piece of star fire glass {the clearest you can get} and one side of the tank was 800 bucks just for the glass

thats why i finally went with this 200 gallon uniquarium from a friend of mine for 1300...........with 3 return pumps {complete system is new and in factory wraping}

but like i said ...............to do a nice DIY tank that big - - -figure 1500 bucks easy and a few weeks easy for construction


Boss


blueshoes2208
 
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by blueshoes2208

how is it out there in the real world as far as money goes after bills and necessities??? whats it like to get a real check and stuff??


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

dont know ..........tell us if you find out ...............lol


blueshoes2208
 
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by blueshoes2208

haha cmon now boss...... i know you make mroe than 200 a week........ and you have a fam


schigara
 
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by schigara

Delta, I am in Memphis, Tn.

I really need help!

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