Lets start at he beginning...
I have decided to build a new tank, I have though about what I want to achieve with the tank so I do have a basic plan.
(1) I want to have access to all sides for glass cleaning & maintenance.
(2) I want a fine sand area for my breeding Corydoras.
(3) I want a overflow & sump fitted behind the tank with easy access.
So I bought the 10mm glass with beveled edges to make a 900 x 600 x 400 high tank.
The old tank was removed, the sump removed & all the surrounding woodwork.
I laid a new 18mm MDF base for the tank & sump to sit on & built a temporary MDF frame to hold the glass while I silicone the glass together.
You can see the cutout in the rear pain of glass to accommodate the overflow.
A long way to go of course & now a delay over Christmas......
I have decided to build a new tank, I have though about what I want to achieve with the tank so I do have a basic plan.
(1) I want to have access to all sides for glass cleaning & maintenance.
(2) I want a fine sand area for my breeding Corydoras.
(3) I want a overflow & sump fitted behind the tank with easy access.
So I bought the 10mm glass with beveled edges to make a 900 x 600 x 400 high tank.
The old tank was removed, the sump removed & all the surrounding woodwork.
I laid a new 18mm MDF base for the tank & sump to sit on & built a temporary MDF frame to hold the glass while I silicone the glass together.
You can see the cutout in the rear pain of glass to accommodate the overflow.
A long way to go of course & now a delay over Christmas......