Pics of my new 533 gallon tank
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rara12
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If you dont mind me asking, about how much did it cost for the tank. Im really looking into getting a large tank and yours is about the dimensions i was looking for. Ive been working alot and saving lots of $$$ so do you think that $3,000 would be enough for a tank that size? For just the tank that is. Thanks in advance and if you would rather not say what you payed thats fine.
fastazzr1
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azgril....yep, its a lion
reefdweeler... i spent $230 for all the metal for the stand
rara....my tank cost me $4500 to have built. but if you want to build your own tank i found out that all the material cost around $2000-$2500. if i ever want to go to a bigger tank i'm going to build it myself. found the instructions online. i know it wont be easy but i would like to give it a try.
anyway....here's some pics of the tank on the stand now....i'll be drilling and plumbing it tomorrow....will keep you up to date.
reefdweeler... i spent $230 for all the metal for the stand
rara....my tank cost me $4500 to have built. but if you want to build your own tank i found out that all the material cost around $2000-$2500. if i ever want to go to a bigger tank i'm going to build it myself. found the instructions online. i know it wont be easy but i would like to give it a try.
anyway....here's some pics of the tank on the stand now....i'll be drilling and plumbing it tomorrow....will keep you up to date.
newtankman
Member
Sea water weighs more then pure water.
Pure water: 62.4 lb per cu ft
Sea water: 64.08 lb per cu ft ave.
Sg will make a difference in the weight a little.
Pure water: 62.4 lb per cu ft
Sea water: 64.08 lb per cu ft ave.
Sg will make a difference in the weight a little.
zsqure
Member
If a gallon is 231 cu-in and a cubic foot is 1728 cu-in then there are 7.48052 gallons in a cubic foot which equates to (64.08/7.48052=) 8.56625lb/gal. but this is only a rule of thumb, then you must figure the deviation of "
your" water from the sg of "seawater"...after a few beers who cares. lets see the fish!
newtankman
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Originally Posted by zsqure
If a gallon is 231 cu-in and a cubic foot is 1728 cu-in then there are 7.48052 gallons in a cubic foot which equates to (64.08/7.48052=) 8.56625lb/gal. but this is only a rule of thumb, then you must figure the deviation of "
your" water from the sg of "seawater"...after a few beers who cares. lets see the fish!
If a gallon is 231 cu-in and a cubic foot is 1728 cu-in then there are 7.48052 gallons in a cubic foot which equates to (64.08/7.48052=) 8.56625lb/gal. but this is only a rule of thumb, then you must figure the deviation of "
rebelprettyboy
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You are already coming a long with your tank!! Keep us updated
reefdweler
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WOW that tank looks great. Can't wait til I start with my new tank. Where did you get the metal, can it be bought at your local home improvent store? What would it cost to have it welded? ou did the welding yourself right?
fastazzr1
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Originally Posted by reefdweler
WOW that tank looks great. Can't wait til I start with my new tank. Where did you get the metal, can it be bought at your local home improvent store? What would it cost to have it welded? ou did the welding yourself right?
i got the metal from a steel supply depot....i thought it cost me $230 to build but it was actually $330 to build....i dont know how it is in texas but you cant get metal like that from a local home improvement store....and yes, i welded it myself.
WOW that tank looks great. Can't wait til I start with my new tank. Where did you get the metal, can it be bought at your local home improvent store? What would it cost to have it welded? ou did the welding yourself right?
i got the metal from a steel supply depot....i thought it cost me $230 to build but it was actually $330 to build....i dont know how it is in texas but you cant get metal like that from a local home improvement store....and yes, i welded it myself.
grownazzman
New Member
I do a little welding myself and i must say nice beads on the tubing and from all the comments you have recieved you already know that your tank is awwwsome.
grumpygils
Active Member
Originally Posted by fastazzr1
thanx...
Did you figure out the auto top off?
Mc
thanx...
Did you figure out the auto top off?
Mc
grumpygils
Active Member
Looks good....I like the black piping!
Mc
Mc
