5 gal with 10 gal footprint

I'm going to make a tank with an upper compartment so that the fish can swim between the bottom and the top, kindof like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWknp5iXCMU

I was going to make another thread about it when i start building, I just don't see why my getting answers should be contingent upon whether or not I tell you what my project is.
 
Yes. If you plan on fabricating something like that (shown in the video link), you're going to have to do so much more work than just cutting a 10 gallon tank down shorter that if you're already having trouble with the first step it seems pretty unlikely you'll actually get this to work. That youtube video shows a masterpiece that seems like it would have been a LOT of work to create.
 
It's not magic and if you know how it works it's really not that hard. All I'm asking for is advice on how to make a cheap 5 gal tank. You don't know anything about me or what my skills are, so I don't really think you're qualified to say whether or not I'll be able to build it. This is exactly the reason why I didn't want to mention what I was building.
 
Well I think it's going to be beautiful. I can't wait to see it when you're done. While I don't know anything about building tanks, I think you'd be best served starting from scratch and making the tanks yourself. It looks like it's pretty straight forward (the design). And I'm thinking there is some kind of shelf at the bottom of the upside down tank. I wonder if he has it on some kind of legs, or if he just made the back and sides longer than the front. Seems like it would be more stable that way.

This is going to be fun to watch.
 
cutting a 10 in half my be difficult but if you find a method you think would work, I would say it may also be the cheapest option (even if it breaks in the process, you are only out $10 (at least the way prices are around here)). I wonder if you could do a really deep score with a rotary tool with a diamond bit or engraving bit and then break. I would also probably cut away or remove the silicone seals at or below where you want to cut. Keep us posted!
 
Just to build on what Ajordan said, perhaps you could disassemble(sp?) a ten gal from Walmart, cut it down, then reassemble. That way you don't have to custom order anything.
 
Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. I think the walmart 10g will be cheaper than buying glass. Taking it apart first is a great idea, but it would be much easier to try and cut it while its still bonded. We're still in the planning stages right now, so don't hold your breath on this one. It may take us a long time to get this tank running.
 
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