Any advice on glass/plywood tank construction

[Hammercoral]

Looking to do a 72 by 48 by 22 high tank with 2 or 3 viewing sides, just wondering if anybody local has "been there done that" and maybe suggestions for books, websites, etc... Thanks.

 

[dohc97]

go to cichlidforum.com and go to their diy section. Plenty of plywood tanks there big and small, lots of info as well.

 

[carpediem360]

Here's a forum I have been going to. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/
Here are some links http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/aquariumdiy/l/blcustomtank.htm
http://www.jonolavsakvarium.com/eng_diy/2200litre/2200litres.html I hope this helps

 

[carpediem360]

I thought this was a neat idea for a stand.http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=730564

 

[zoebeaglezoe]

I was also thinking of this as an option down the road

here's a thread I found

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=970006&highlight=plywood+tank

there was a another good one with lots of pictures but I can't find it

 

[carpediem360]

I went with a 3/4" sheet of acrylic for my tank. Milwaukee might be a bit of a haul for you but this is who I went through http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=980428

 

[carpediem360]

Yeah garfs is a good site for any diy project. That's where I was first directed to by Dennis at sharky's reef.

 

[Hammercoral]

Thanks guys very helpful. I have a 125 that I am thinking needs to be at least 4 feet wide, the glass should be thick enough from the calculators. Keep them coming.