Does Anyone Know What Kind Of Tank This Is?

[Albert Nieto]

I came across this tank, its glass, 36" L x 12" W x 18" H. It has an open center the full length of the tank with a glass platform on each side of the opening on top. I'm trying to find out what kind of a tank this is and if it can be used as a main aquarium tank? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Albert

 

[Seasoldier]

Looks pretty much like a standard fish tank that's been constructed to have an open top with suspended lights, what thickness is the glass?

 

[DillonPhoenix]

It looks a lot like my old snake tank that I had a few years back! Do you know if it has been used as a fish tank previously? because it might not be designed to hold water, they use thinner glass on reptile tanks, but you could always add a thick layer of aquarium sealant and test it out in your bath or outside for a week or so to make sure it doesn't leak or crack!

 

[Albert Nieto]

The glass is 1/4" thick. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Seasoldier]

The glass is 1/4" thick. Thanks for the feedback.

That's 6mm glass so would be fine as a fish tank for the size. If you do set it up as a tank be careful what you stock it with if it has an open top, some fish are really good jumpers

 

[Albert Nieto]

Thank you for the information. I have 3 angelfish, 3 clown loach and 1 molly.

 

[TexasDomer]

There are issues with that stocking, if you'd like to discuss it

I would also do a leak test - while this doesn't ensure that you'll never have issues with your tank leaking, it's a good idea to make sure that your tank can hold water from the beginning!

 

[Seasoldier]

Thank you for the information. I have 3 angelfish, 3 clown loach and 1 molly.

What do you have them in at the moment? Clown Loach can grow 10 to 12 inches long so need a big tank, there have even been reports of some reaching 18 inches.

 

[Albert Nieto]

I have them currently in a 30 gallon tank, will be upgrading to a 75 or 125 soon. Have had these fish together for about 6+ months. Bought clowns to get rid of snail issue. The one molly survived when I introduced the Angelfish, he was a baby and they couldn't catch him, after about 2 or 3 weeks of trying to eat him they left him alone.

 

[Seasoldier]

The one molly survived when I introduced the Angelfish, he was a baby and they couldn't catch him, after about 2 or 3 weeks of trying to eat him they left him alone.

Ha ha nature in action, survival of the fittest Seriously though you're eventually going to need at least a 6 foot tank for the clowns, they're big fast fish & need a lot of length & width in a tank to be happy.

 

[TexasDomer]

In addition to the large tank size for the clowns, they should be kept in larger groups. Also, angels should not be kept in groups of three - two will gang up and beat up one of them. I'd rehome one of the angelfish now, as you don't have room to add another angelfish to make four.