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Brian6895
An interesting project, but it seems to me not very aesthetic; it's uncomfortable to lean over and look at it. It would be different if lying on a bear skin. A child would definitely find it interesting, but they will grow up. Technically, in our time, anything is possible. Good luck.
Shelby3182
Well, why lean down right away? There will be a sofa nearby, and it won't be on the floor, it'll be a bit higher.
Thank you!
Paul
An unusual project, I will be watching its development with interest. Looking at the aquarium from above will indeed be quite inconvenient, as it will appear flat due to refraction. Particle board can absorb moisture and swell only from the edges, so they need to be properly protected. From which sides will the aquarium be viewed?
Brandy
I apologize, but in my personal opinion, you are wasting your time with all this. If you want to set up a sea aquarium, find another place for it, one that is more peaceful and has better access for maintaining the aquarium. You have a height of 1100, and what kind of lighting do you want to fit under the lid or bar counter to penetrate such a thickness of water?
George5104
The height is quite excessive, that's for sure; maintenance will be nearly impossible with such a setup. Lighting can be figured out, but cleaning the aquarium will become a black day on the calendar.
Gene1948
The project is interesting.
But it requires a competent solution to all the nuances in its execution.
Mariners, please read carefully, the height of the bar counter is 110 cm, and the aquarium itself has dimensions of 1500x450x75;
75 cm in height is not such a big problem compared to 110 cm.
Kevin262
instead of a bar counter, just put an aquarium on a pedestal.
John3142
Since I am a complete novice in aquaristics, let me draw attention to something else... The average weight of 1 meter of a countertop made of high-quality moisture-resistant particle board with a thickness of 60 mm (not to mention Corian and especially granite) is approximately 27 kg per 600 mm of width.
Let's calculate: 27 / (600 x 500 - adjustment for width) x 2 (length) = 45 kilograms... Isn't it a bit scary to place that on an aquarium and to lift/lower it for maintenance (like garage door hinges)?
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From below, create a sump + electrical setup + storage for bottles and "treats" for the fish, while the "display" is on the countertop.
Aaron6112
The weight will be carried not by the aquarium, but by the particle board around it. The guys who work with furniture said it can be done, but they haven't specified how exactly yet. I think this issue will be resolved by specialists.
Stephanie9175
The support on the left will be there, I haven't drawn it, it will either be made of particle board or an angle bracket.
Regarding protection from the scab, I really hope it won't be necessary, but if it is, I'll remember it.
Jeffery7866
I do not recommend using particle board; if water gets into the edge, it will swell immediately, plus there will be evaporation. The idea is interesting, but there are many buts. I think if you make it purely for fish, it will be fine. There will be a big problem with corals.
Hannah
What would you use instead of particle board?
Tracy4603
OSB-4 (or 3) or moisture-resistant MDF
Susan
The material of the stand is more or less clear, I will think about it.
What do you recommend for protecting the aquarium from impacts?
Jill1815
height
Well, in the specialized "company" they write about triplex... go ahead if you really want to, but make it out of acrylic glass (plexiglass)
P.S. and as they say, with flair
Nancy758
fence!
Gary6376
I didn't expect such advice from Akvatika. I was thinking of ordering aquariums from you, but now I'm not sure...
Daniel4967
Regarding the triplex, I thought it wouldn't be a problem to make the front and side windows. I'm also considering film or thin transparent plastic, maybe combine them...
To be honest, acrylic doesn't appeal to me, it's expensive and scratches easily. Who works with acrylic in Kyiv?
Denise
Wikipedia states that acrylic is five times more impact-resistant than regular glass. "Go" to the private messages of the craftsmen who make aquariums to order - ask them.
Susan9583
Yes, I'm aware, here are the main differences from aquariums made of silicate glass. If I scratch the display glass with a stone, what will I do with it afterwards?
Jason9952
A sea inside the bar counter is not the best idea, it brings a lot of problems with organization and service. It's a completely different matter to have a partial partition on top of the counter, but being next to the kitchen is also not great (especially if they often fry and bake in the oven).
Such design quirks are only good in drawings or at exhibitions, where they last for 1-2 weeks; in other cases, it becomes a headache for the owners and the staff.
William1830
The idea is beautiful but nothing more. Invest a lot of money and in the end, you'll get nothing. As Max said above, at most it's just a simple fish tank with a moray eel, for example. Overall, it's nonsense. To understand this, you need to have a marine aquarium for a while. A simple example - even with a hood, the aquarium will heat up, and where will you fit a refrigerator? It's better to raise it to a normal height, make the countertop wide, with glasses on one side and the aquarium on the other. And under the aquarium, you can make a wine rack.
Laura9093
The aquarium will be in the apartment, and I will take care of it myself.
The main thing is to take care of it first, then the bar, not the other way around.
Jacqueline6670
If it's in the apartment, then why stuff it into the bar counter? Find another, more aesthetic place for it. You can put anything on the bar counter, but not a marine aquarium; it doesn't belong there.
Brian
I have seen several quirky aquariums of this type, but they were freshwater. Accordingly, there were no special issues with maintenance. They looked just as good as marine ones, just different.
Yvette209
My opinion is that the person has already made all the decisions, conducted communications, and wants to bring the project to life, so there is no point in persuading them to give up; it’s better to help with advice, to think creatively since the project is not standard, and one can demonstrate engineering thought. I believe the budget is reasonable.
Rodney7316
I wish you good luck in bringing your idea to life and... when you do, please share a photo for everyone to see! I'm curious to see the result!
Alyssa1438
I will definitely post a description and photos of the launch, and I hope for a stable system.
Rodney7316
Non-standard steps - but most importantly, thinking - sometimes bring astonishing results - Good luck - we are waiting for the photos.
Sherri1320
I saw an LED spotlight with IP65 protection at Epicenter over the weekend, it seems to shine quite well, available in 10 and 20W.
This option looks very attractive, it generates less heat, even 6 T5 lamps produce 480 watts, which is already quite a lot; a combination of 2 T5 + LED would be ideal...
Can regular LEDs be used in a reef aquarium?
Selena4467
The diodes in them are from children's toys. I looked at them too - the spectrum of both the white and blue ones is jagged and it's not clear at all what it is - I specifically shone them through a CD disc - my kitchen is illuminated with a powerful LED strip - even its spectrum is more even.
Contact V-lichka, he produces decent chandeliers and controllers for Cree.
Aaron6112
The diodes in Epic are all a gift from Grandpa Mao. And considering that a lot has been written on the forum about the need for a proper selection of the color spectrum of lamps, it seems to me that such diodes won't be beneficial.
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Heh, didn't make it in time.
Joseph1346
I found this option. I'm afraid the IP50 won't work for me in terms of water resistance; I understand it can't be hung over water?
Thanks for the tip!
Ricky9405
Thank you for your support!
Based on my measurements, it will turn out to be size 12, as I understand, and in this case, I don't want to cut costs.
Megan
I conducted research, and it seems that the simplest option will be using an internal skimmer. The Tunze 9011 or the more powerful 9016 will be just right.
This will allow for not having a sump at all and increase the length of the aquarium from 1500 to 1700 mm, while also eliminating the need for overflow systems, return pumps, etc.
In general, thank you all.
David3217
I would make a sump... not only can you fit a skimmer there, but also activated carbon, anti-phosphate, calcium reactor, etc. And the aesthetics of the sea won't be ruined by the equipment...
Joseph591
Without the sump, the aquarium will be 20 cm longer... I think it's worth it. Will a 50*50 sump fit a skimmer + calcium reactor + return pump?
If there's a need to add carbon with anti-phosphate, a canister can be used... Although I don't really want to...
P.S.: I'm currently leaning towards the Tunze 9021.