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drock59
02/05/2004, 10:46 PM
The tank i am looking for can only be 16" tall, 40" long and 16.5" wide. i have no idea where i could find a tank like this, any ideas??????

Also, The tank needs to be as big as possible. I want to be able to install a lot of baffles as i will be pushing 1200 gph through and dont want microbubbles. I have a bubble trap right now that is in a 20 Long tank and it isnt working. Any ideas???

Agent_Smith
02/05/2004, 10:59 PM
I got a good bubble trap design! go to www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps and I have personally used his bubble trap, works great.

8mpg
02/05/2004, 11:20 PM
build an acrylic sump...I dont think you are going to find a tank with those dimensions:(

FlyTekk
02/06/2004, 05:14 AM
a 40g long is 40x13x16.

drock59
02/06/2004, 11:25 AM
Flytekk,
do you have any idea where i can get this tank? My lfs says he cant get a 40 L for some reason????

FlyTekk
02/06/2004, 03:21 PM
Allglass makes this tank.....Click here (http://www.all-glass.com/services/index.html)

Click on technical information, then look for 40g long.

I bought mine from petland. They usually dont have it in stock but can order it for you.

Almost any WILLING lfs that sells Allglass tanks should be able to call them up and order it for you.

AZDesertRat
02/06/2004, 08:58 PM
Most places call it a breeder tank or some call it a reptile tank.

drock59
02/07/2004, 01:02 AM
ok, thanks for the help. there was a little flaw in my calculations. I need it to be no longer than 40", no taller than 14" and no wider than 17". Im trying to maximize space to prevent micro bubbles and put a refugium. Any ideas? would it be better to DIY some acrylic for this?

FlyTekk
02/07/2004, 04:11 AM
The allglass link i gave shows most standard measurments. You need a custom made tank. Either diy or have a pro make one for you. Lot more expensive though.

drock59
02/07/2004, 11:39 AM
ive worked with acrylic before but not on this scale. I just may give it a shot.