Leema Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Well, I'm setting up my first tier tanks and I'm going to get the tanks specially made to fix the stand I have already purchased. How much of a space would you recommend between the top of the tank and the shelf above it? In my case, the shelf above will have a cavity... there is a lip on the shelf above. So the gap between the edge of the tank and the shelf above will be smaller than the top of the tank and the shelf above... If that makes sense. Here's a diagram... So, with this information, I'll ask my question again. What is the space you'd recommend between the tank top and the shelf above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debstep Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I have found that you need a minimum of 20cm to the capping edge and more is good. You want it big enough so you can get your net in there, containers for introducing fish etc and siphon tube. I have a couple shorter than this and they are an absolute pain to do anything in, will you be putting recessed lighting in the cavity? Then you need even more room. Hope they turn out great for you Cheers Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I found I needed the size of the bucket I was using to reintroduce water after water changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I haven't decided what I am going to do for lighting yet, but it is something to think about, so thanks. The pump I use for waterchanges is 14cm, so I'm going to need at least 15cm there. And even that makes the tanks the shortest tanks I've ever owned, but makes the tanks 51 litres... So that's okay. And the jug (in case of pump breakdown) will fit in that gap, too. Thanks for your ideas for consideration. Anymore would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I like it to be big enough that I can get my head and a shoulder between the tank and top shelf, so I can see the fish to fish them out from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I eventually went with 15cm. Thanks for your suggestions guys. Here's how it is - the bottom two are a bit dark, so I'll probably get lights for them: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 are these ur new tanks Lee?? lookin good fiingers crossed no more flooding in that room :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Yep, they're the newies! I rather it flood on the wrecked carpet over anywhere else! B :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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