Howdy folks. Apologies in advance for the long-ish post. I'm new here and hope to return fairly frequently (if work permits). -- I had a very nice 45 gallon fresh-water planted aquarium in high school which I had to shut down prior to becoming an exchange student and going to college. My dream has always been to have a much larger fresh-water planted aquarium about 72L x 36W x 30H. Smaller species of fish with areas for spawning, plenty of room to school, etc. Questions are these:
~~ Can one find these somewhat odd dimensions as a standard (non-custom), free-standing build anywhere? I am partial to a rather deep (front to back) aquarium as I enjoy looking at significant depth (especially after taking into acount refractive loss) and giving fish secluded areas toward the back of a tank. I also enjoy tall tanks for viewing aesthetics (as long as I can still reach the bottom for planting). I'm 6'4" and can probably manage a 30" reach, taking off a few inches with substrate.
~~ Any ideas on where to purchase? I am somewhat intrigued by Tenecor. This aquarium is fairly close although depth and height are still a bit shallow for me: http://www.tenecor.com/bowfront.php
~~ Does anyone have experience with planting free-standing aquariums more than 30 inches tall (where one cannot reach the bottom)? Do planting tools simplify things, or are these abnormally tall aquariums just a pain in the neck?
~~ Are there any advantages to acrylic vs. glass given my interests?
~~ I work in the area of humanitarian relief and can end up overseas for several months (to a couple of years). When I return from overseas, will my equipment be outdated or largely unsupported by aquarium supply shops?
~~ Can a 10th floor studio apartment withstand 2000 pounds of aquarium?
Just re-starting on this adventure and not too sure if it's realistic. Many thanks for any help. Still need to make sure I can get the aquarium through the door!
Ransome
~~ Can one find these somewhat odd dimensions as a standard (non-custom), free-standing build anywhere? I am partial to a rather deep (front to back) aquarium as I enjoy looking at significant depth (especially after taking into acount refractive loss) and giving fish secluded areas toward the back of a tank. I also enjoy tall tanks for viewing aesthetics (as long as I can still reach the bottom for planting). I'm 6'4" and can probably manage a 30" reach, taking off a few inches with substrate.
~~ Any ideas on where to purchase? I am somewhat intrigued by Tenecor. This aquarium is fairly close although depth and height are still a bit shallow for me: http://www.tenecor.com/bowfront.php
~~ Does anyone have experience with planting free-standing aquariums more than 30 inches tall (where one cannot reach the bottom)? Do planting tools simplify things, or are these abnormally tall aquariums just a pain in the neck?
~~ Are there any advantages to acrylic vs. glass given my interests?
~~ I work in the area of humanitarian relief and can end up overseas for several months (to a couple of years). When I return from overseas, will my equipment be outdated or largely unsupported by aquarium supply shops?
~~ Can a 10th floor studio apartment withstand 2000 pounds of aquarium?
Just re-starting on this adventure and not too sure if it's realistic. Many thanks for any help. Still need to make sure I can get the aquarium through the door!
Ransome
