Project L: journal.

[yangqian]

It has been a little over a year since I started this hobby. Recently I decommissioned all my tanks to make way for N ambitious project: Project L. These are the tanks I had before I decommissioned them:

2x 4ft low profiles.







1.5 ft







However, running several tanks at the same time proved too much of a chore for me.

[yangqian]

After months of deliberation, planning and much procrastination, I finally got down to work, purchasing all the necessary equipment. Most importantly, doing up the scaling and dimensions for the customised tank.

And so, finally the tank is done.







Now, the idea of Project L comes to light. 5ft in length for both sides, 1ft depth and 1ft breadth.

[yangqian]

Due to its length and shape, the use of lift is not possible at all.






After 9 back-breaking levels,

[Fireball]

Due to its length and shape, the use of lift is not possible at all.






After 9 back-breaking levels,

Wow. Nice.

[wongce]

camping here for more pictures

[ConcaveLiNkiN]

share more please. Can't wait to see what's coming next.

[fateddee]

Nice tank!

[Urban Aquaria]

Very interesting tank shape! I'll definitely be following this thread too.

Btw, are you using the IKEA LINNMON / ADILS series table and legs combination? Not sure if you are aware, but from my experience with those table tops, due to their lack of underframe, they will naturally start sagging over time (even without any weight put on them), and the corners where the legs are bolted on will start popping up too. Although your tank water volume is spread across a larger area, over time the sagging table top may create undue stress on the long base length of the tank's glass.

Perhaps consider changing the table to the IKEA GALANT series table instead, costs more but it uses much stronger table tops which are supported with full metal underframes, so it'll not sag over time.

[limz_777]

odd shape indeed , where you custom the tank at ?

[mukyo]

opening tent.
you are awesome!!!

[yangqian]

Very interesting tank shape! I'll definitely be following this thread too.

Btw, are you using the IKEA LINNMON / ADILS series table and legs combination? Not sure if you are aware, but from my experience with those table tops, due to their lack of underframe, they will naturally start sagging over time (even without any weight put on them), and the corners where the legs are bolted on will start popping up too. Although your tank water volume is spread across a larger area, over time the sagging table top may create undue stress on the long base length of the tank's glass.



Perhaps consider changing the table to the IKEA GALANT series table instead, costs more but it uses much stronger table tops which are supported with full metal underframes, so it'll not sag over time.

Yes, it did came across my mind with regards to the strength of the table. The table did well for the previous 2 tanks for me. But after much contemplation and consideration, I added 3 more table legs under the table to distribute the weight more equally.

[yangqian]

odd shape indeed , where you custom the tank at ?

I customed my tank with uncle khor, Soon Heng Tank Maker.

[felix_fx2]

i assume you will still use 2 filters?
extra legs are good, just don't put in the wrong place else awkward.
looking forward to your updates.

[Urban Aquaria]

Yes, it did came across my mind with regards to the strength of the table. The table did well for the previous 2 tanks for me. But after much contemplation and consideration, I added 3 more table legs under the table to distribute the weight more equally.

Good idea! That should help prop up the mid-sections.

[yangqian]

i assume you will still use 2 filters?extra legs are good, just don't put in the wrong place else awkward.looking forward to your updates.

Yes I am using 2 eheim 2028. Inlets on the opposite ends and the outlets in the middle.

[bluebubbles]

Yes I am using 2 eheim 2028. Inlets on the opposite ends and the outlets in the middle.

If adding legs is not too expensive, it is worth bringing more legs to support the table' front, back and center. Once the tank is properly setup with everything already inside, you will want to sleep well at night. I did similar to Ikea lack table because the legs are not very expensive to acquire.
[IMG]

I am staying put to watch your final setup and see if the final underwater world will eventually comes to life.

[Fireball]

May I know how did you acquire those extra legs and how did you add them to the table? Was it by screwing them on?

[felix_fx2]

May I know how did you acquire those extra legs and how did you add them to the table? Was it by screwing them on?

if ikea legs, mostly is screw on to base.
can visit ikea website, quite big selection of different lengths. truthfully his setup can call ikeahack

[yangqian]

Finally the goods have arrived.





Stainless steel accessories.

[tcy81]

wow, thats a lot of goods