350 plywood aquarium build
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cabinetman123
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How's your tank doing? Still holding up?
kherron666
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any up date ? tank still holding up?
jtelling325
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This is actually the same size i wanted for my tank. Do you have a cut list?
Lack of update from the OP is not encouraging - hope all is well with the tank. I built a large plywood tank back in about 1992 and had all sorts of problems with it. Although the problems were design-related, I never attempted one again. Frankly, you can buy a big glass tank for not much more money than a DIY plywood job.
ravi197699
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I am building plywood tank and getting all the material ready. I have been through tons of threads and did hours of reading with type of sealers and structure strength. Finally I am confident that this is achievable and when it comes to price comparison with Glass tank and plywood tank I am sure that glass tank is a lot more money than plywood thank. I am building tank which is 48" wide 30"high and 36"deep and I got estimate from three glass tank builders 3000 and this is only front starphire glass and drill for closed loop. Cheapest estimate I got is 2900. With plywood tank I have more option with customize my tank...
taishandragon
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If I am gonna have a new tank, I might try something like this.
dhudson12345678
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Following, hoping for a cut list to build this exact same design.
ravi197699
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Beautiful tank, Here is thread for what I have built, tank, sumps, frag tank and my algae scrubber is all plywood...if I have to do it again I would use epoxy and then coat this with 2 part marine non toxic paint that is available cheap and in any color.. Next build is going to be 500 gallon at least. I just want my wife to forget about this build lol
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/161606-diy-plywood-tank-sump-frag-tank.html
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/161606-diy-plywood-tank-sump-frag-tank.html
SpainManInUSA
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Hi! fairly new member here. Would like to build something similar....Any updates on how the great looking tank is holding up? Thanks for such a great post, by the way.
LeJeune981
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I know this is an ancient thread... But I am gonna bring it back to life...
I have been doing a ton of research and I am gonna attempt a plywood tank myself... 300+ gallons..
I am gonna use "pond sheild" epoxy I think... Instead of liquid rubber... It's a bit more expensive.. But comes in any color and when it dries.. It's very smooth and suction cups stick to it perfectly...
But.. I am wondering how the OPs tanks with the liquid rubber and paint held up... If it is still good.. I may go that route... But at the same time.. The pond shield is only about 100 bucks more and silicone sticks to it with no problem at all..
Anyways I hope the OP sees this and will respond with an update for all of us
BTW everyone... Including the OP built some beautiful tanks... Good job!!
I am going to star buying material next week..
I want to go 8 foot wide... And probably 30 x 30 deep and tall.. I still have not totally decided on that yet
I have been doing a ton of research and I am gonna attempt a plywood tank myself... 300+ gallons..
I am gonna use "pond sheild" epoxy I think... Instead of liquid rubber... It's a bit more expensive.. But comes in any color and when it dries.. It's very smooth and suction cups stick to it perfectly...
But.. I am wondering how the OPs tanks with the liquid rubber and paint held up... If it is still good.. I may go that route... But at the same time.. The pond shield is only about 100 bucks more and silicone sticks to it with no problem at all..
Anyways I hope the OP sees this and will respond with an update for all of us
BTW everyone... Including the OP built some beautiful tanks... Good job!!
I am going to star buying material next week..
I want to go 8 foot wide... And probably 30 x 30 deep and tall.. I still have not totally decided on that yet
CrayolaViolence
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There is a long in depth thread on the DIY section where a guy built his tank and used pond shield, boy was it beautiful!!!!
victor_c3
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Pond shield is exactly what I am looking at for my project. I'm thinking of doing something with internal dimensions of 34" wide x 102" long x 54" tall. The bottom 2' I intend to block off most flow with a false bottom and turn it into a huge cryptic filtration zone akin to what Steve Tyree advocates.
I would love to see anyone show that they have any sort of long term success with a pond shield and plywood tank.
LeJeune981
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I like that idea.. Almost like those under gravel filters.. Well somewhat
I am hoping for the same... Someone to pop up with "I build one 15 years ago... Here it is.. Still holding up"
I am hoping for the same... Someone to pop up with "I build one 15 years ago... Here it is.. Still holding up"
CrayolaViolence
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The guy in the DIY thread I think built his 7 or 8 years ago. He's taking it down now and selling it.
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