My wood tank build
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Very cool project, thanks for posting it. Regarding this:
I once took apart a wooden tank I made in which I had used plain ol' GE Silicone II for the glass to wood seal. When removing the glass, the fiberglass/epoxy came off the wood rather than the glass-silicone seal breaking. I would have *NO* qualms about using it again.
Fabricate on! :thumbsup:
I once took apart a wooden tank I made in which I had used plain ol' GE Silicone II for the glass to wood seal. When removing the glass, the fiberglass/epoxy came off the wood rather than the glass-silicone seal breaking. I would have *NO* qualms about using it again.
Fabricate on! :thumbsup:
dsandfort
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While waiting for epoxy to dry and time to devote a day to applying 3 coats without sanding between, I've got a wee bit done on the fish room. It's about 16' square with plumbing and floor drain roughed in. I had to move all the contents from my old tank so I set up a temp. facility. Because of this, I'll have to finish the room in halves. First, finish around the new tank then get in place. Next I'll move the temp. tank contents and break it down to finish the other half of the room. I have 6 dedicated circuits in the room and ventilation sort of installed.
This is the temp tank and back side of the room. You can see the sub-panel in the background.
The back side of the view wall is kind of in storage right now.
I've got the ceiling over the tank framed in. I'm going to put a light trolly system in so I can slide all the lights way off the tank for access. I will also put electrical up there so all the ballasts will ride on the trolly.
If you have any suggestions or see fatal flaws, let em fly. I only want to do this once.
Thanks
Del
This is the temp tank and back side of the room. You can see the sub-panel in the background.
The back side of the view wall is kind of in storage right now.
I've got the ceiling over the tank framed in. I'm going to put a light trolly system in so I can slide all the lights way off the tank for access. I will also put electrical up there so all the ballasts will ride on the trolly.
If you have any suggestions or see fatal flaws, let em fly. I only want to do this once.
Thanks
Del
DitchPlains2
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lovely thread
lovely thread
I'm loving all the info and the interesting materials used, I have one question, not sure if it's been asked, but what about cost. I've been shoping around for a 4X4X4 cube tank, now this type of tank doesnt lend itself to a wood construction or perhaps it does but my quesion is, what is the cost ratio between buying a glass or acrylic aqaurium of similar size compared to this wooden beast? how long have you been doing carpentry work? Is this your field or hobby? How much knowledge would one have to have in order to try this type of build, I see you have tons of long clamps and a large working facility, routers, etc... I have a lot of tools, limited space but was considering a wooden build, even though I have never attempted anything like this before... Do you have any suggestions? Btw thanks for sharing this interesting project!
sincerely
David:rollface:
lovely thread
I'm loving all the info and the interesting materials used, I have one question, not sure if it's been asked, but what about cost. I've been shoping around for a 4X4X4 cube tank, now this type of tank doesnt lend itself to a wood construction or perhaps it does but my quesion is, what is the cost ratio between buying a glass or acrylic aqaurium of similar size compared to this wooden beast? how long have you been doing carpentry work? Is this your field or hobby? How much knowledge would one have to have in order to try this type of build, I see you have tons of long clamps and a large working facility, routers, etc... I have a lot of tools, limited space but was considering a wooden build, even though I have never attempted anything like this before... Do you have any suggestions? Btw thanks for sharing this interesting project!
sincerely
David:rollface:
dsandfort
Premium Member
Hi David-
I'm just a guy who likes to make little wood pieces out of big ones. Honestly, I've done woodwork all my life and have built furniture, cabinetry, wooden boats, etc. I'm the science geek who really wanted to take wood shop.
Having certain tools would be a must for this build. Router, Table saw (or circular saw with good straight edge), and drill would be bare minimum. I used my compound miter saw a bunch but you could do without. If you already have and use these and still have all your fingers, you probably have the skills.
Regarding cost. I will have less than $2k in the tank when done (excluding my time of course). I don't think you can get a 540 custom for anywhere close to that.
Finally, I look at it kind of like tying flies. It's pretty cool to land a large trout on a fly you tied. It will be cool to see my animals in a tank I built.
Del
I'm just a guy who likes to make little wood pieces out of big ones. Honestly, I've done woodwork all my life and have built furniture, cabinetry, wooden boats, etc. I'm the science geek who really wanted to take wood shop.
Having certain tools would be a must for this build. Router, Table saw (or circular saw with good straight edge), and drill would be bare minimum. I used my compound miter saw a bunch but you could do without. If you already have and use these and still have all your fingers, you probably have the skills.
Regarding cost. I will have less than $2k in the tank when done (excluding my time of course). I don't think you can get a 540 custom for anywhere close to that.
Finally, I look at it kind of like tying flies. It's pretty cool to land a large trout on a fly you tied. It will be cool to see my animals in a tank I built.
Del
customcolor
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i have ben planing the same thing and now getting pumps and stuff to run it i hope to start in fall.
customcolor
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i think this is the one your looking for<BR>
he even took a little swimm in it(befor shark)<BR>BIG shark tank
he even took a little swimm in it(befor shark)<BR>BIG shark tank
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