Is your tank really all that nice?

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Is your tank really all that nice?

Postby wade » October 8th, 2003, 10:21 am

Advanced Aquarist is taking submissions for upcoming releases for 'Featured Tank'. If you think you have a really nice tank, have great images of the tank, and want others to see it (we all want to brag) then send us an email. (wade@reefs.org or message wade on the BB)

To see prevoius submissions, click here:

http://advancedaquarist.com/index/FT.shtml

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Postby wade » September 23rd, 2004, 1:20 pm

We are always looking for special tanks! If you have a nice tank, and want it to be featured, let us know!


The next topic: ecosystem tanks (reef crest, all sps, species tanks, etc)... if you have or know of anyone with such a tank, let us know.
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Acrylic Thickness for Coldwater 135 Gal Tank

Postby 1splat4u » January 26th, 2006, 12:44 pm

We are setting up an in wall 72"X18"X24" cold water tank. We are planning on having the tank custom built. We have contacted various vendors who suggested acrylic thickness of 1.5" for maximum insulation. I am a little weary of their recommendations, since they are motivated to sell a more expensive tank. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Postby wade » January 26th, 2006, 1:15 pm

Aside from double-walling a tank (pane of glass/air/pane), I don't see any way around a thicker aquarium. If it is only visible on the front side, you could insulate the back and sides and bottom and just leave the front as a single or thinner layer.

All that said, I'm no expert on thermodynamics or engineering.

Be interesting to see the result!

PS- Keep in mind that condensation can mar your view if its heavy... as well as accumulate around the edges.
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Re: Is your tank really all that nice?

Postby andrewsami1 » October 7th, 2011, 4:46 pm

I'm exciting to see updated results now , Is it possible ?
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