all glass or plywood tank?

eaglesandfish

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• Jan 29, 2008

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I am planning to build a 180 gal tank in the near future. I have been reading about plywood tanks and it sounds interesting. I can get materials for both for about the same $$$. Anyone have any pro/cons or other thoughts to help me decide. Thanks

 

ITHURTZ

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• Jan 29, 2008

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If the cost is the same all glass looks better.

With glass only the seams will leak
Glass breaks

Plywood has to be 100% sealed for no leaks, would need a mighty hit with a hammer to break it.

 

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• Jan 29, 2008

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if its teh same price glass.

 

eaglesandfish

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Well glass is going to be a little more money (about $300.00) for glass and silicone. I might build a 50 gal plywood just for the experience. If I dont like it, I could us it as the sump for my 180.

 

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• Jan 29, 2008

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You need loads of epoxy resin for ply wood tanks and thats not cheep. An all glass tank would probably be cheaper.