I have a 2 1/2 foot long by 8 in wide and 10 in deep hole in the top of a entry way divider. I have plants in it now and wold like to make it an aquarium by putting fish in it. It is made of wood. I would like to make or buy a custom glass tank to put in there. Does anyone know how I can do this or where I can get one? I ned it to the exact size to fit. I can't buy one at the size I need.Thanks!
2007-01-31 15:01:52 · 4 answers · asked by Kassie J 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I've "BUILT" dozens and have to ask,,, Plants and Fish together? Hopefully not any that contradict each other.
The space is far too confining for even the smallest fish, and I hope you'll rethink this. BTW, what's wrong with just a terrarium?
I use tempered glass, often as thick as 1/4 inch, and adhesives specifically designed. I've crafted them up to 100 gallons.
The process is easy, and certainly I agree in part with one other answer in knowing the pounds per square inch in the volume of water. In your example it would be minimal, but also an extremely confining environment even for fish.
Certainly then there are multiple other things to consider. Airation, filtering, feeding, space for the equipment, lighting, etc. etc. etc.
With no real offense, as neat as it may seem, please consider other options.
Steven Wolf
2007-01-31 16:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you know about glass, plastics, water pressure per inch and are able to do all the math, have the tools to assemble such a tank, etc.....give it up.
to have 1 flaw in a tank build will result in a failed tank. plus the dimensions for a tank you ask is too small for anything past a few Tetra's. plus if up in a cubby hold...how is the pump going to work? what about the water jet? how will you get power to the unit? does the air temperature at that height never raise above 72 degree's? what bout sun shine and normal light and locations and angels, what bout algae grow?
Find a few trinkets to put there instead.
2007-01-31 23:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just buy one on ebay or in a pet shop.
My dad is very good at building stuff and he built a fish tank once, It was amazing but after a few months it started to crack and there was water all over our carpet.
so even if you were good at building, making it yourself may not be the best one.
2007-01-31 23:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to a high end fish shop and ask if they know of anyone who makes aquariums.
2007-02-01 02:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋