Joining the big nutz with my 456 plywood build

[EleganceMan]

Hello all,
I decided to start a plywood tank build today. I have built several of these in the past and want to do another one but a little different. I will post some pics of how far i got today. I am thinking about doing the entire thing fiberglass lined inside and out. If so I wonder if that will be enough to hold? I had orginally planned to do a 2x4 framed structure like the guys tank of here that is on the floor..... but if i can just fiberglass the entire thing and forget all the extra framing that would be even better. Any ideas or suggestions welcome.
thank you,
Josh

 

[EleganceMan]

materials list so far...
three sheets of baltic bearch plywood
2x4's
pc11 glue
micro lam. headers
2" drywall screws

 

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I also have been trying to decide if i should use tempered glass?

 

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oh yeah.... the dim. are 4'x8'x2'high

 

[EleganceMan]

any fiberglass experts out there?

 

[sunsetSPS]

Nice tank dimension and build. I'm not fiberglass expert so cannot give you any recommendation. What kind of bracing you plan to have on the tank?

 

[lost in it all]

wow was this a sudden choice? Shaun didn't say anything about you building your own tank.

 

[EleganceMan]

ok...just got the low down with what i need to fiberglass the entire tank inside and out three layers on the inside and two out with extra reenforceing all corners....six hundred bucks shipped. I called www.fiberglasssite.com and the owner was really helpful!!!

 

[lost in it all]

Just wondering is that front going to be strong enough or are you going to put a euro brace on the top?

 

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thought you would like to see the first thing alive to go into the tank..... thanks to petsrinn.

 

[EleganceMan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15284998#post15284998 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lost in it all
Just wondering is that front going to be strong enough or are you going to put a euro brace on the top?

yes i have another 4x8 to go on top and will cut out holes for lighting and access....... still have not made up my mind on how much to leave and how much to cut out? I think i only want one center brace....like a six incher....and rounded corners for extra strength.... and i am thinking three inches for the rest.

 

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I predrilled every screw and glued everthing together with gorilla wood glue(for the stand). pc11 for the tank!
Also i am thinking about making a 2x4 double bottom plate with green treated just in case any water floods....not that i wouldnt have bigger problems if that ever happens but more for the little water spills.

I have been playing with the idea of three sump/fuges but i keep getting stumped when it comes to the overflow setup and what would happen if one pump on a sump shuts off....flooding!!!!