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bertcmg
August 18th, 2003, 11:40 PM
I am trying to build a second tank so I can hide my heaters and future skimmer, I was also looking at the skimmerles method any advice ?



I am going to have to use a small tank. I don't have the tankl though,

Also I cannot use bigger because of the design of the unit on which I have placed my Aquarium


I have about 45' wide 8 inches deep and 28 inch tall opening where I can place it. I am able to place the pump in another part though so all the room can go to the biggest tank that will fit



what do u suggest ? A tall bigger one or a small one 5 G perhaps

What kind of pump would be most suitable ? what size and model if possible also keep price in mind & I only have a small 48' x 18' x 12' tank so I dont want to go Rolls Roycey

I dont have my tank drilled, what can I do so I thought of running a intake pipe and run another output pipe
but then I realized that I woud have to use two pumps.
Thats a no no for me because my girls gonna be mad if these is a spill in case one fails or something. I realize that there maybe failsafe switched but I would not rely on them.


I dont have a over flow / fall thingy on my tank and dont want to undo the Tank and then build the section in the empty tank.

Are there other solutions to this ? Can I place a 7 inch diameter clear acrilyc tube and seal it on one end and then place it in the aquarium ( gotta get creative )

Any other info you feel is useful will be appreciated

Bert