120x30 x30
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smstrick20
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Hey, quick question....did you assemble the whole tank frame with nails? From the reading ive done and the smaller plywood tanks Ive assembled both epoxy and fiberflass coated Ive found that using screws and either marine woodglue and or liquid nails is the safest way to go, the screws hold the joints together better against the pressure where nails may give out over time. Either way looks good and best of luck
Hey Joe and Kent,
I'm looking at building a 240gal woody:rollface: One view, perhaps 3 views. You guys build a little different than Garf
So I'm wondering, can you post the steps like Garf does on thier site and a meterials list; also where to get them? Does the epoxy meet the NFS 61 and other specs that Garf recomends? (I want to raise fish only in this tank)
What steps do I take and what materials are needed when fiberglassing the seams? Garf says not to build over 24" tall. How are you guys going 30" tall I already have 1/2 acrylic I'll be using for the window panes. Sorry for all the ?s, I just want to get this project going!
I'm looking at building a 240gal woody:rollface: One view, perhaps 3 views. You guys build a little different than Garf
So I'm wondering, can you post the steps like Garf does on thier site and a meterials list; also where to get them? Does the epoxy meet the NFS 61 and other specs that Garf recomends? (I want to raise fish only in this tank) What steps do I take and what materials are needed when fiberglassing the seams? Garf says not to build over 24" tall. How are you guys going 30" tall I already have 1/2 acrylic I'll be using for the window panes. Sorry for all the ?s, I just want to get this project going!
check out www.fingerlakesreef.com building woodys thred under DIY
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Gary Majchrzak
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inquiring minds want to know how it's progressing :reading:
30 wide by 30 high are the dimensions I've always wanted. When will commercail aquarium builders get hip to building tanks as wide as they are high?
30 wide by 30 high are the dimensions I've always wanted. When will commercail aquarium builders get hip to building tanks as wide as they are high?
jcanute
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sorry for no movement. i ran out of epoxy and time and good weather. just got 1 1/2 gallons of epoxy. we need a 10' tall ceiling to epoxy the ends. then its on to glass, leak testing, overflows, surge device bulkheads ,closed loop bulkheads, spray bar bulkheads,stand , canopy, lighting..........
30x30 is pretty sweet gary. the reason i went with those dimensions is it fits the room.
didnt know you all were watching that close. i promise to keep everyone posted and to get this project done soon.
30x30 is pretty sweet gary. the reason i went with those dimensions is it fits the room.
didnt know you all were watching that close. i promise to keep everyone posted and to get this project done soon.
jcanute
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things really slowed down on this project with deer season then the holidays. i have a little epoxy work to do then the glass ,stand ,and plumbing.
lighting for the tank will be 3x 250 watt mh useing icecap ballasts and 4x 54 watt t5 useing a icecap 660. here are my mh reflectors. they are sunlight supply super-sun reflectors.
lighting for the tank will be 3x 250 watt mh useing icecap ballasts and 4x 54 watt t5 useing a icecap 660. here are my mh reflectors. they are sunlight supply super-sun reflectors.
jcanute
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here is a link to the reflectors.
http://nationalgardenwholesale.com/detail_lighting.php?id=04_RF&prod=466
chrisqueenz
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Cant wait to see this thing when it's done!!!
thriceanangel
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How goes it neighbor? If you need help LMK.
