redtop03's 360 gallon plywood adventure
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redtop03
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thanks matt,
its came along faster than I imagined it would,but I'm at a stand still for now,the part I've been dreading.....moving my other tanks and going under the house,to add some support,then I have to do all my electrical work......still a long road ahead....but I think my tank is gonna be fine
its came along faster than I imagined it would,but I'm at a stand still for now,the part I've been dreading.....moving my other tanks and going under the house,to add some support,then I have to do all my electrical work......still a long road ahead....but I think my tank is gonna be fine
mightyevil
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15066734#post15066734 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
mightyevil,that'll be a sweet set up.....the lights nice....if you keep the tank bare bottom,you wont need a light for the fuge either
Thats true hahaha, this thing is like a piece of the sun.
Rhodophyta, the tank and stand still need some more work. The stad still needs a lot of work, all the plywood is sitting out in my garage, by no means is the stand supposed to stay that way.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15072325#post15072325 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
I've filled my tank on up,so far so good.....a few more pics
I'm gonna let set now for a week or so and see what happens
Well, enough about my tank, that is not what we are in here for (though it was satisfying showing it here).
Whhoooooooot Whhoooooooot :dance: :celeb1: This is awesome!!! Gret job. Now go have fun under your house and reinforce it and get to the electrical...We cant wait to see it up and running!!!
mightyevil
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Great!
redtop03
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I did lightly sand some between coats,I filled the screw holes with bondo autobody filler.....I didn't think the exterior needed much more than for enough for the occasional light spills and to kind of protect from humidity........for the lights I have 2 of the 48"Oddysea MH/PC combo,light that I will be using......as for the weight,I really don't know but I think 2 good stout people could carry it for a short distance 4 good stout people could carry it easy
Aquarist007
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fantastic job Willie--your thread is a model to follow for anyone who wants to make a wooden tank.
Have you a total price breakdown yet?
Have you a total price breakdown yet?
redtop03
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plywood and glue--------$ 204.52
bondo----------------------$ 21.20
fiberglass & epoxy-------$ 126.74
epoxy paint and
bulkheads-----------------$ 322.94
ball valves-----------------$ 18.00
overflow teeth------------$ 20.00
glass------------------------$ 192.52
Silicon-----------------------$ 44.73
Rubber bumpers----------$ 2.14
Tank with plumbing------$ 952.79
this is not bad,considering that glasscages has this size reef ready all glass tank for $1780.00
cap'n,this is for just the tank,the stand adds another $137
bondo----------------------$ 21.20
fiberglass & epoxy-------$ 126.74
epoxy paint and
bulkheads-----------------$ 322.94
ball valves-----------------$ 18.00
overflow teeth------------$ 20.00
glass------------------------$ 192.52
Silicon-----------------------$ 44.73
Rubber bumpers----------$ 2.14
Tank with plumbing------$ 952.79
this is not bad,considering that glasscages has this size reef ready all glass tank for $1780.00
cap'n,this is for just the tank,the stand adds another $137
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Aquarist007
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15074877#post15074877 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
thank you,I am very happy with it but there are several other wooden tanks on here that are a lot nicer than mine...acrosteve for one..his tank is a work of art
not comparing--simply stating that your build thread is excellent and easy to follow Willie
Rhodophyta
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Thanks, but that is pretty self evident. I appreciate you pointing it out.:lol: Plexiglass tanks need solid support under the bottom. Glass tanks need support on the edges particularly the corners, and plywood tanks are in between those two extremes.
Rhodophyta
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I see what you mean, but I just meant, what happened to the plywood tank.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15075585#post15075585 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
Rhodophyta,
when you ask "What happened to the plywood tank?"I thought you had mightyevil mixed up with chris or matt.....I know I get confused easily,with who's who,chatting with so many folks
Rhodophyta
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I see what you mean, but I just meant, what happened to the plywood tank.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15075585#post15075585 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
Rhodophyta,
when you ask "What happened to the plywood tank?"I thought you had mightyevil mixed up with chris or matt.....I know I get confused easily,with who's who,chatting with so many folks
redtop03
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:lol: ok I'm confused....which plywood tank......Chris's,Matt's,or mine
chris,hasn't said anything about his in a while
matt,hasn't started his yet
I think mine is gonna be ok it's full of water and no leaks,everything seems to be holding well,neither the glass panel nor any of the wood panels are bowing from the water pressure...........
your suggestion on the stand,was a big improvement to what I was gonna do,it is a lot stronger....seems to be supporting the tank very well,...thank you
mightyevil
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Sorry to confuse everyone :hmm4: , maybe I shouldnt post pics on other peoples threads. I am a newbee at forums.
redtop03
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hello chris,glad to see your still keeping an eye on me
mightyevil,
I don't have a problem with you posting pics here,I'm here to learn from others and share what I've done,if I see something that you've done and I like it,I might try it myself...I stay confused anyway,so don't let that bother you :lol:
mightyevil,
I don't have a problem with you posting pics here,I'm here to learn from others and share what I've done,if I see something that you've done and I like it,I might try it myself...I stay confused anyway,so don't let that bother you :lol:
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