Connecting tanks?

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Connecting tanks?

Post by piccolo41099 » Tue May 03, 2016 1:59 pm

Has anyone used a topper to connect two or more tanks? I am looking to connect a 120g to my 90g with a topper and am looking for ideas.
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Re: Connecting tanks?

Post by nerdycrabs » Tue May 03, 2016 6:15 pm

commenting because I'm super interested in this as well :)
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Post by mool » Tue May 03, 2016 6:55 pm

I think a really simple method of connecting two tanks would be to use something similar to "Habitrail" tubes used for gerbils and hamsters. A sturdier version could be made from PVC, but you wouldn't be able to see the critters using it.
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Post by soilentgringa » Tue May 03, 2016 7:30 pm

Check the DIY threads. There have been a couple of members that connected their tanks. If I recall correctly, one member even cut out holes in the sides of the tanks and connected them with acrylic or some other sort of tubing.
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Re: Connecting tanks?

Post by wodesorel » Wed May 04, 2016 2:50 am

You could always flip a 40 gallon upsidedown across the ends, if you didn't need to constantly access that area. :)
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Re: Connecting tanks?

Post by mool » Wed May 04, 2016 8:20 am

Amazon sells clear plastic tubing that is 2.5" in diameter and 6' long for about $70.00.
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Re: Connecting tanks?

Post by DragonsFly » Wed May 04, 2016 8:37 pm

piccolo41099 wrote:Has anyone used a topper to connect two or more tanks? I am looking to connect a 120g to my 90g with a topper and am looking for ideas.
How do you want the 120g and the 90g situated with respect to each other? (a sketch diagram might be helpful)
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Re: Connecting tanks?

Post by aussieJJDude » Fri May 06, 2016 2:24 am

Look up "water bridge for fish tank"... I'm sure there will be some inspiration there! :) I imagine making your own arcylic "C" shaped connector would be a suitable idea... :)
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Re: Connecting tanks?

Post by piccolo41099 » Tue May 24, 2016 12:36 pm

DragonsFly wrote:
piccolo41099 wrote:Has anyone used a topper to connect two or more tanks? I am looking to connect a 120g to my 90g with a topper and am looking for ideas.
How do you want the 120g and the 90g situated with respect to each other? (a sketch diagram might be helpful)
The two tanks make an L shape.
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