DIY aquarium

[ErosJN]

I came across a video on FB of someone who took two 6×2 foot aquariums, disassembled them and reapplied the 6ft sides to make a 6×6 square aquarium equalling 540 gals with the bottom being plywood and all glass sides. Has anyone done or considered this? Pros, cons? I could imagine how awesome it would be if i purchased another used 210 gallon to make a 630 gallon square.

 

[ErosJN]

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[oblio]

I don't understand, a plywood bottom? seems this would last a very short time.

 

[paradox_of_reef]

They surely sealed the plywood in some way.

 

[hobbzz]

Making a tank isnt easy. That being said, plenty of people have made plywood tanks. There's just usually more plywood than glass. I would imagine it would be harder with more glass than plywood.

 

[tony727]

You could also try a PVC bottom, just finding the best way to seal it isn't easy.

 

[CrazyEyes]

It was Joey from diyfishkeepers. He used pond armor on the plywood which gave the wood a glass like property therefore able to silicone glass to it. There is a video series on you tube of him building it, his youtube name is thekingofdiy, just search for diy aquarium and it should come up.

 

[ErosJN]

Thanks for the responses guys! Much appreciated