Plywood tanks

[muttley000]

I did a 270 gallon sump using the pour method a few years ago and it has, and continues to perform fine. I am planning a basement build taller than the ceiling and hard come the the same conclusion Wille did. Pour the ends, router the rabbets, and assemble in place. Even though I won't be able to tilt it to a perfect 45 on the corner pours, I will still be able to get plenty of fillet contact by going a little deeper.

 

[McPuff]

I am planning a basement build taller than the ceiling

Whoa, what?! How big is this tank going to be???? I definitely want to drive down and see this thing.

 

[muttley000]

Whoa, what?! How big is this tank going to be???? I definitely want to drive down and see this thing.

Sorry, not super clear. Taller than my 6 foot Michigan basement when I stand it on end. Looking at 10' X 4' now.

 

[McPuff]

Sorry, not super clear. Taller than my 6 foot Michigan basement when I stand it on end. Looking at 10' X 4' now.

Ok, wow! Are you in Toledo? Or actually in Michigan? I'm in Plymouth.

 

[muttley000]

Ok, wow! Are you in Toledo? Or actually in Michigan? I'm in Plymouth.

I am 8 miles south of the Ohio/Michigan line and 16 miles from the Ohio/Indiana line. I hope to do my build summer of 2019

 

[AcroSteve]

I built my tank back in 2008/2009. Although it has sat in my home empty for almost two years now. :hmm2:

I would have ZERO concerns with running it for many more years.

But... keep in mind that my tank was one of the better built tanks I have seen.
I really wish the Photobucket problem did not exist. But Photobucket sucks now.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1441135

I think this may work. Although there are 195 photos in the album.


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I remember wille being one of my inspirations.

I did have urchins without issue. But my epoxy was poured, not just painted.