Betta tank...DIY...Kinda!

[1bennet1]

Hi,
I am looking into getting into bettas but I need to buy a tank for them.... I really like the look of the expensive hexagonal aquariums that have a tube that connects it up to another one, so I wondered if I could buy two small Hex-a-fun aquariums and drill a hole in the tanks and then glue a clear PVC tube connecting the two using Aquarium sealent.... do you think its possible??

Thanks,
PeeWee

 

[buggyboutbettas]

I don't know if it's possible, but sure sounds like an ambitious idea!

you might want to ask this in the tropical chit-chat forum...

 

[bulldog188]

as long as you can get the seal strong enough then I don't see why not..

 

[noelberg]

You can definitely do it. It sounds a-pretty-pretty cool too 8)

Only downside I can see is if the sealant or hole isn't 100% right you can have some major leakage. Cleaning the connecting tube might also be a huge pain.

 

[bulldog188]

one prob I can think of is if you ever want to move it?? could cause some hassle.

 

[rollntider]

maybe buy 2 bulk heads screw them on each tank and pipe them together. that might be the better way to do it.

 

[james..]

I would just save up the money to buy the bigger hexs.

What happens if it dosen't work and you are left with two hexs with holes in them and $50 out of pocket.

 

[buggyboutbettas]

good point james..

 

[1bennet1]

Hi guys thanks for the reply, I think I wil go ahead with it I think........As for it not working then there is the risk but I think it will be more fun and rewarding to do a DIY tank....