JOINING TO TANKS TOGETHER

[trying]

Is it possible to join two 75 gal tanks together?

I have several fish I have raised from small to quite large now. I have been searching on craigs list and any where else I can find for a 150 gal or larger tank and stand. But no luck. I was bidding on 300 gal set up on e-bay but they pulled it off. I have a 75 gal given to me and I can find another 75 easy. But I was wondering if I could take the ends apart and join the two together, and if so how and what do I need to do?:idea:

 

[clayt101]

I think the water pressure would break the connected area, I am not an expert though. I say keep checking craigs list and be willing to drive a ways...you have got Cinncinati, Columbus and Cleveland.

 

[The Zigman]

Contact the seller from ebay, and find out if he still has the tank. Ebay might have cancelled his auction for some reason. maybe it will be relisted.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i wouldnt do that. just buy a bigger tank.

 

[crazycanuck]

i wouldnt risk it... ive heard of people putting 2 tanks in a wall,flush with eachother so it looks as they are conected,then you dont have the problem of uncompatible fish.... but are you really having trouble findong a larger tank?? most places around here have ar least 150 and 250 rectangulars all the time..

 

[The Zigman]

Could always build a plywood tank like scooternerd:

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142839

 

[crazycanuck]

Could always build a plywood tank like scooternerd:

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142839

didnt think of that,great option if your gonna go like 300 gallons will save money on a scale that large im guessing

 

[Cory Keeper]

Yeah, I'm looking at building a 300g tank, for a total startup cost of under $1700, thats for everything, lights, plants, fish, filter, wood ect ect ect.

Total startup costs for me
framing $125
1 3/8x2'x5' $125
custom filter $300
misc materials $125
Stand $75
lights $200
CO2 system $150
Driftwood $100
Sand 50lb bag x 10 40$
False Julies x 24 $80
Emerald Cories x 10 $40
Otocinclus's x 16 $28
Dwarf Gouramis x 8 $40
Black Skirt Tetras x 12 $21
Cherry Barbs x 16 $32
Bristle Nose Pleco x 4 $20
Bettas x 7 $13
Angels x 4 $20
Cherry Shrimp x 50 $50
Snails $30
Plants $100

 

[JohnEX]

how about cutting a circle out of the glass on one side of each tank, then putting a cylindrical piece of acrylic between the two tanks to join them. i've seen other tanks configured this way.

 

[ibr3ak]

how about cutting a circle out of the glass on one side of each tank, then putting a cylindrical piece of acrylic between the two tanks to join them. i've seen other tanks configured this way.

I was gonna suggest something like that too, but with a clear pvc pipe and a few bulkheads, but I'm not sure if it'll hold against the pressure.

You could also do a water bridge, but with a larger diameter clear pvc pipe:
http://www.bio-elite.com/waterbridge.htm