Show tank with big budget
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what is the roof like can you do a chain suspension from the roof and interesting thing in my mind would be to do a cast iron powder coated suspended base built for the tank then i would suspend it from the roof if there was a feasible support for the weight such as girders then i would anchor the base to the floor an walls would make a serious art deco base and be very neat due to increased visiblity
check with the schools engineering dept to see if an engineer student take it on as a project most probably they would build it as well with the school paying the budget for the stand and being a stand like this means more money for the tank
check with the schools engineering dept to see if an engineer student take it on as a project most probably they would build it as well with the school paying the budget for the stand and being a stand like this means more money for the tank
"Collection of most native species is restricted in CA, but it is quite possible that your fish and wildlife folks would issue you an exemption or even provide native fish for you."
Good point, Noto. I'll have to see what could be available since the tank is at a university in CA. Knowing the Profs. here they will want something flashy and colorful. Reef would be nice but I haven't the slightest clue on how to put together or maintain a reef tank.
Good point, Noto. I'll have to see what could be available since the tank is at a university in CA. Knowing the Profs. here they will want something flashy and colorful. Reef would be nice but I haven't the slightest clue on how to put together or maintain a reef tank.
Since it is a public display, in an educational setting, you like the SA theme, and you're interested in minimal maintenance needs. I'd suggest going big (300) and doing a couple Oscars, Plecos, and other assorted fish that get BIG in a nice looking non-planted biotope. Maybe someone that views the tank will remember it when seeing the cute "lil" fish at the LFS.
I think the key point is low maintenance. What happens after you leave uni? Who will look after it? There is no such thing as no maintenance. It will require some minimum level of maintenance to keep it healthy and since it is a display tank, to keep it looking good. Your choice of fish and equipment should revolve around these. I agree with everyone that you should go big. Not only will it look good but it will be more stable.
Given your large budget, you can put in place systems that will automatically change the water either periodically or continuously. That way you don't have to restrict yourself to low maintenance setups. It is being maintained but with minimum human intervention.
I suggest you post this on the DIY forum. I remember seeing something about automatic water changers, dosing equipment for anti-chlorine etc. I think you need to know what you can achieve in terms of maintenance before chosing what to put in it.
Given your large budget, you can put in place systems that will automatically change the water either periodically or continuously. That way you don't have to restrict yourself to low maintenance setups. It is being maintained but with minimum human intervention.
I suggest you post this on the DIY forum. I remember seeing something about automatic water changers, dosing equipment for anti-chlorine etc. I think you need to know what you can achieve in terms of maintenance before chosing what to put in it.
I think Noto and GS have already said what little I could have contributed to this discussion. Best of luck to ya and I will be eagerly following your build. I may have to stop by and take a peak at the tank after it's setup.
"Given your large budget, you can put in place systems that will automatically change the water either periodically or continuously. That way you don't have to restrict yourself to low maintenance setups. It is being maintained but with minimum human intervention."
I have never heard of automatic water changes that are periodic or continuous. What equipment is need for this setup. The room the tank will be in has a sink so does it hook up to the plumbing with a dechlorinator and filter? However it works it sounds like exactly what the profs want (and myself being a busy senior mathematics major).
I have always wanted to set up a tank with several large fish but lately I have become a schooling fish enthusiast. Years ago I kept a 200 gal with 1 Oscar, 1 Silver Arrowana, 1 Clown knife, 1 Redtail cat, and 1
I have never heard of automatic water changes that are periodic or continuous. What equipment is need for this setup. The room the tank will be in has a sink so does it hook up to the plumbing with a dechlorinator and filter? However it works it sounds like exactly what the profs want (and myself being a busy senior mathematics major).
I have always wanted to set up a tank with several large fish but lately I have become a schooling fish enthusiast. Years ago I kept a 200 gal with 1 Oscar, 1 Silver Arrowana, 1 Clown knife, 1 Redtail cat, and 1
oops (my finger slipped)....and 1 common pleco. It looked good but now I like the colorful movement of a nice shoal of fish.
