350G Round Custom Build Motorized Tank

[Aqua Pro Builder]

If you built a rock column all the way to the surface, you could create the same effect

Very Close but not the same. I did the same with other rectangular setup, the fish still realize they would hit the glass at the end of the tank and turn back.

With round and heavily rounded rectangle tank, the fish tends to circle instead of turning back.

 

[OBTEPPER]

Measurements

What is the vertical height of the tank? I assume that is the rate limiting step in fitting through the door

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

If you built a rock column all the way to the surface, you could create the same effect

I think it's more of the index of transparency. If it's round they tend to circulate along because they sense the slow (round) change of tranparency of the "wall"(the glass)

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Defeinitely interested, can all the parts fit through a standard doorway? I'll have you come over after i get back from vacation 4/12 (get a chance to convince my wife).

Yes all parts fits thru a standard doorway because it choosen to be 5 feet diameter and only 30 inches tall(should have done 42"-it still fit thru all doors to the site). If it's the planned 10 feet, it probably not.

 

[OBTEPPER]

amazing tank

pm me estimated cost not including livestock and total time of installation so i can think it through.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Wingnut, I am impressed, nice tank.

 

[TimberTDI]

This reminds of those rotating Christmas trees. It's a cool idea until you get it home and realize that now you have to decorate the whole tree, not just the front.

Steven

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

if its true that fishes have 10 sec memeory, it very well may think it is swimming freely. :biglaugh:

When the 10 feet version is done, it'll tell you. Right now, the fish can finish a round in less than 10 sec :biglaugh:

 

[Deanos]

Wingo, where is the tank located? I'd like to see it. Also, this is a tank thread...can we get some details on the livestock and pics of the equipment?

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Wingo, where is the tank located? I'd like to see it. Also, this is a tank thread...can we get some details on the livestock and pics of the equipment?

Pm sent

 

[noodleman]

wow wingo thats a great looking tank :Blurp:

 

[wild fin]

totally wicked! ring around the rosie anyone

 

[Quang]

i'd like to see this tank in person too wingo if thats possible.

 

[crox99]

Wingo

that tank rocks.

 

[noodleman]

wingo, how about some equiptment specs? like return, powerheads, etc?

 

[scumonkey]

That would be even more awesome if it could be built into a wall between two rooms.
That way EACH room gets a curved front tank that is constantly changing,
(instead of up against the wall)!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Even if it were stationary it would make a great room divider or centerpiece in a room.

 

[steveo32]

Wingo that is a spectacular tank. I have seen some "colum" type tanks but never anything like that. I think this calls for a class trip. I would love to see this tank in person like many others. Great job !!!!!!!

 

[TimberTDI]

Yo Wingo, what's up?

How do you drop the bomb with only five pics? We want details!!! Show us now!!!

 

[cali_reef]

wingo, how about some equiptment specs? like return, powerheads, etc?

Forget that, I like to see the motor, gears and bearings used to rotate 4000+ pounds.