cutting down a tank?

[snick1734]

has anyone ever tried to cut down a tank to make it shorter?
trying to figure out how to do a sump on the upcoming 180.

I have a 55gal but i think its going to be too tall for the stand
steve

 

[randoma]

I think cutting a built glass tank would be a recipe for disaster... Why not get a 33 long?

 

[Mini4x]

most of them are tempered now, shatter city!

you could use a 33L or maybe 2 20g longs, one for fuge one for sump.?

 

[snick1734]

I saw that they make a 40 long I might try to find one.


steve

 

[marco67]

The problem with any of these tanks as a sump for a 180 is the width.
The 11.5 inch usable width makes skimmer selection challenged to the point of needing an external or a modified internal.
Is there a reason why you can't use an 18" foot print?

 

[snick1734]

The problem with any of these tanks as a sump for a 180 is the width.
The 11.5 inch usable width makes skimmer selection challenged to the point of needing an external or a modified internal.
Is there a reason why you can't use an 18" foot print?

I have 22" to play with, I have been having trouble finding a wide sump that does not cost a fourtune,

steve

 

[randoma]

Why not use a 40 breeder? Or even a 75...

 

[marco67]

40 and 75 both great choices,
seriously spend a little bit of money and set it up right the first time.You will thank yourself down the road.
Used 75 are not hard to come by and usually go for $100 or less.
another option would be a glass cages 65 acrylic for about $100 shipped, they aren't pretty but make great sumps.

 

[snick1734]

I think I am gona find a 40 thanks all for the advice

steve & nicole