I am planning on using a custom-built tank as the counter at my nature center. I am thinking l-shaped, but that may change based on the interior space of my building.
Anyway, I am picturing at least 6' for the longer part, and 3'-4' for the shorter part. The tank will be 2'-2.5' wide, with a wider counter top. I want to make it movable, on locking casters, so I can move it around if I have to. taking this into account, im taking suggestions on the best bottom support for the glass.
What would I needed to take into account when sealing the seams? I've done some seal repair, but never on anything that would have to hold that much. I was looking into a professional job, but that would cost me several thousand dollars (at least by rough-estimate from one lfs).
Should I try this myself? Or table the idea of a custom tank and just get a premade 260g? Im also not exactly sure where or how to hide the pumps, filters, wires...
Thanks!
Ps-im thinking cichlids, brackish, or marine. Can you think of pros & cons for each? Any one I do, I want to demonstrate the right way of doing it, as the main role of my business will be to educate the public on proper pet care to help cut down on pets being released, given away or sold due to exceeding expectations or means.
Anyway, I am picturing at least 6' for the longer part, and 3'-4' for the shorter part. The tank will be 2'-2.5' wide, with a wider counter top. I want to make it movable, on locking casters, so I can move it around if I have to. taking this into account, im taking suggestions on the best bottom support for the glass.
What would I needed to take into account when sealing the seams? I've done some seal repair, but never on anything that would have to hold that much. I was looking into a professional job, but that would cost me several thousand dollars (at least by rough-estimate from one lfs).
Should I try this myself? Or table the idea of a custom tank and just get a premade 260g? Im also not exactly sure where or how to hide the pumps, filters, wires...
Thanks!
Ps-im thinking cichlids, brackish, or marine. Can you think of pros & cons for each? Any one I do, I want to demonstrate the right way of doing it, as the main role of my business will be to educate the public on proper pet care to help cut down on pets being released, given away or sold due to exceeding expectations or means.